The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation has awarded an eight year $4.1 million dollar grant to New York University College of Nursing (NYUCN) to extend the significant work of Christine Kovner, PhD, RN, FAAN and Carol S. Brewer, PhD, RN to study newly licensed Registered Nurses (NLRNs) in order to track changes in their careers. The [...]

At Rush University Medical Center, we are passionate about nursing. In order to promote and encourage others to pursue careers in nursing and help students develop a deeper understanding of the nursing profession, we have developed a “Shadow a Nurse” program. This program is where potential nursing candidates are given an opportunity to observe and [...]

Barack Obama has been a consistent champion of America’s nurses. As an Illinois state senator, Barack Obama chaired the Senate Committee on Public Health and helped lead efforts to protect Illinois nurses and improve the quality of health care throughout Illinois. As a U.S. senator, Obama serves on the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions [...]

Working to become a family practice nurse practitioner may be a good career choice for students who want to work caring for patients of different ages. Read this article for further information about becoming a family nurse practitioner.
Definition of a Family Nurse Practitioner
A family nurse practitioner is a health professional who examine patients and help [...]

There is a time when the process of childbirth will be running with the very complex. There are no doctors in white suits, sterile instruments and public space. However, the handling by both the experts and professionals remains absolutely necessary. Just one person fulfilled most of the pregnant woman, the needs of the midwife. With [...]

The nurse practitioner (NPs) can continue to develop professional capabilities through continuing education programs. Read this article for more information about opportunities for post-graduate program.
What is Continuing Education?
Continue education is the term used for courses and program of work focused on the nurses to take after completing their training and experience they receive. Often education [...]