All new nurses must pass the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) to obtain a state nursing license. This test determines if a nursing graduate has the skills and knowledge to practice nursing. Ongoing assessments of the test keep pace with rapidly changing health care. These assessments have led to the Next Generation NCLEX (NGN), effective…
Servant leadership is the idea that authority is more important than power. Empowering and uplifting others instead of personal gain is crucial to everyone’s success. Servant leadership is leadership that seeks the well-being of others. This leadership style embodies the core values targeted by healthcare, and it is the perfect industry for servant leadership. Caring…
As a nurse, you know it is a career that often includes trauma and emotional stress, no matter what type of nursing you do. It could be a patient’s death, a child’s injury, or the loss of a co-worker. No experiences are the same; each is just as hard as another. This part of the…
There are multiple reasons for choosing a nursing specialty. You might be interested in a specific area of medicine, a particular patient population or for personal reasons. Choosing a specialty can help you direct your career and get the maximum return from your nursing education. Some specialties require only a general nursing education, while others…