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Why I Chose Nursing (And How My "Why" Keeps Evolving)
Nursing is many things, but "easy" is never one of them. We’ve all had those moments where we lean against a supply closet door, completely drained, wondering, "Did I make the right choice?" I’ve been there—both as a student and at the bedside. Today, speaking to you as a manager of nurse educator consultants, I wanted to…
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Meet The Team: Tara Garrett MSN, RN
My journey in nursing began with a simple desire to help others, a path that led me through the rewarding challenges of Pediatric and Medical-Surgical nursing. However, I soon discovered that my true calling lay in helping students pursue their own passions. Over the last eight years—serving as everything from a faculty…
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Meet The Team: Julie Hamilton, MSN, RN
Julie has been a registered nurse for over 30 years. She began her career as a Women’s Health Nurse specializing in Labor and Delivery. She received her Master of Science in Nursing degree through Regis University in Denver Colorado with a focus on Leadership in Health Care Systems and Education. Her experience as an…
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Meet The Team: Holly Kern BSN, RN
With a nursing career spanning over three and a half decades, my journey began at the bedside in pediatrics before evolving into a 25-year tenure specializing in Clinical Operations and Population Health. Driven by a deep commitment to securing the future of our healthcare system, I transitioned into Practical Nursing (PN)…
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Meet The Team: Meredith Ashley, MSN, RN
I have over 20 years of nursing experience, with more than half of that time devoted to nursing education. I received my BSN from The University of Texas at Tyler and subsequently completed my MSN at Lamar University. My love for nursing education began when I worked as a simulation coordinator for an associate degree…
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How to build your nursing resume!📝
Your nursing résumé is often your first introduction to a future employer - long before you ever shake hands or answer an interview question. When you’re building it, I want you to think of it less as a checklist of jobs and more as the beginning of your professional story. As nursing students, you may feel like you “don’t…
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Preparing for Clinicals: Nursing Edition
Before my first day of nursing school clinicals, I remember being a nervous wreck. I didn’t know what to expect or what my preceptor would be like, and, of course, I had those first-day jitters. But after a few clinical days, I found myself more confident and prepared. So, I’ve put together some tips that helped me…
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Tips for managing stress while in nursing school
Whether you’re starting your first semester of nursing school or in your last semester of clinical rotations, nursing school can be both exciting and stressful. When I first started nursing school, I knew it would be challenging since I was in an accelerated program. Between the coursework, 12-hour-long clinical rotations…
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Exploring Careers in Nursing - What is an APRN?
Ever wonder what Advanced Practice Nurses (APNs) are? APNs are registered nurses with advanced training and education, often at the master's or doctoral level! They are able to provide primary and specialty patient care independently or in collaboration with physicians. Want to learn more about the APN profession? Check…
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Why Joining a Nursing Organization Is Worth It (No Matter Where You Are in Your Career)!
I’ll be honest - I waited way too long to join a professional nursing organization. Early in my career, I thought, “I’m too busy,” or “I’ll join later when it really matters.” Looking back, I wish I had known how much it would have helped me from the start. When I finally joined, everything changed. I suddenly had access…
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Ask an FNP: Is becoming an FNP for me?
Becoming a Family Nurse Practitioner is a big career move that requires careful consideration and planning. As a practicing FNP, I was in the same boat many years ago, wondering if it was the right path for me. Here are a few things to initially consider, and that I’ve learned along the way: Education time: To become an…