Nursing Articles from Purdue Global

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Top 10 Nursing Trends for 2025

Learn the top nursing trends in 2025 and what the future may hold.

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The Importance of Self-Care for Nurses and How to Put a Plan in Place

Self-care is important for everyone, but it's vital for nurses who spend their working hours caring for others.

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Nursing CV vs. Resume: Which Should You Use? [With Examples]

What's the difference between a nursing resume and a nursing CV? How do you create these important documents?

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The Importance of Community Health Nursing

Community health nurses are a vital link in the health and welfare of local neighborhoods.

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The Future of Virtual Reality in Nursing Education

Learn how effective virtual reality in nursing education is, how it's used to teach students, and its benefits.

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Transcultural Nursing: What It Is and Why It's Important

Explore the benefits of transcultural nursing for improving health care delivery, and learn how education enhances nurses' cultural competence.

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Communication in Nursing: 12 Essential Skills

Discover why effective communication is vital to nursing, and learn the top skills that can help nurses provide better care.

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Is Hospice Nursing Right For You?

Hospice nurses provide care to the patient and the family at the end of life. It isn't an easy profession, but it can be truly fulfilling.

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Stress Management for Health Care Workers: Real Tips on How to De-Stress

Health care workers face a tremendous amount of stress these days. Read for useful advice to reduce stress.

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What Is Ambulatory Care Nursing?

Ambulatory care nursing refers to care on an outpatient basis, including in urgent care, surgical centers, and doctors' offices.

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Understanding the 7 Principles of Ethics in Nursing

Nurses are in tremendous positions of responsibility. That's why they must adhere to these seven ethical principles.

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What Is a Travel Nurse and How Do You Become One?

As the nursing shortage persists, many of those gaps are being filled by travel nursing.

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12 Minority Nursing Scholarships

Find minority nursing scholarships and organizations committed to increasing diversity in nursing.

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How to Become a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

The need for psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners is strong. Learn about the challenges and rewards of being a PMHNP.

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Should You Become a Nurse? 5 Things to Consider

If you're thinking about becoming a nurse, here are five things to consider.

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Interview Tips for Nurses (Including Behavioral-Based Questions)

Learn what to expect at your nursing job interview, including how to prepare for behavioral-based interview questions.

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Nurse Practitioner (NP) Job Outlook: The Demand for NPs Continues to Climb

No other job in the U.S. is experiencing higher job-growth projections than nurse practitioner. Learn more about becoming an NP.

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Could You Benefit From an MSN-MBA Dual Degree?

Find out what employment opportunities an MSN-MBA degree could offer you.

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Nursing by the Numbers [Infographic]

This infographic provides a snapshot of nursing in the U.S. by highlighting important and recent nursing data.

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The 10 States With the Greatest Nursing Shortages

10 states are projected to have a significant shortage of RNs by the year 2035 if the current level of health care is to be maintained.

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50 Must-Read Articles for Nurses and Nursing Students

We curated 50 of the top nursing articles to help you at every stage of your professional journey.

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What's the Difference Between an AGNP and AGAC-NP?

Learn more about adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioners and adult-gerontology primary care nurse practitioners.

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Men in Nursing: More Demand and More Opportunity

Find out how career opportunities and recruitment efforts are bringing more men to nursing.

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Opportunities for Nurses as Entrepreneurs

Learn about entrepreneurship for nurses and what kind of businesses nurses can start.

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The Comprehensive List of Nursing Specialties

There are dozens of nursing specialties you can pursue. Here's a comprehensive list of those specialties.

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The RN's Guide to Earning a BSN Online

As health care shifts its focus to primary and preventive care, nurses should prepare for expanding professional roles.

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What to Expect from a Doctor of Nursing Practice Program

More nurses are making the move to earn a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree. Find out more about the DNP degree.

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Progression of Nursing Degrees: Where Do You Want to Go in Your Nursing Career?

Thinking about becoming a nurse or growing your nursing career? Learn the progression of nursing degrees and career options.

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What Does a Family Nurse Practitioner Do?

Find out what family nurse practitioners do, where they work, and how to become one.

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How Do Online Nursing Programs Work at Purdue Global?

If you're considering enrolling in an online nursing program at Purdue Global, this article explains how our programs work.

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Should You Become a School Nurse? These Roles Are in High Demand

Find out more about school nurse requirements, duties, and job responsibilities.

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Diversity in Nursing: Improving Patient Care and the Nursing Workforce

The changing cultural and ethnic makeup of the nation offers opportunities to make nursing itself more diverse.

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How Nursing Students Can Prepare for Telehealth Opportunities

Find out more about the growth of telehealth and how a nurse can specialize in telehealth.

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How to Become an APRN With the Help of Purdue Global

Find out about earning an advanced nursing degree online with Purdue Global.

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What Is a Nurse Executive?

The nurse executive role is vital in the health care system. Learn what it takes to become a great nurse leader.

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Self-Care for Nurses Part 2: Complementary, Alternative, and Integrative Health Practices

Part 2 explores complementary, alternative, and integrative healing practices for nurses.

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Purdue Global Nursing Students: Tips to Find a Clinical Placement

Getting a nursing clinical placement is an essential part of a graduate nursing education.

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How to Become a Nurse: A Guide to Nursing Programs, Degrees, & Career Paths

This guide explains the nursing degrees, requirements, and career paths available.

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What Is Emotional Intelligence in Nursing?

Emotional intelligence in nursing is a vital part of providing the care patients need.

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The Associate of Science Degree in Nursing: First Step on the Path to Becoming an RN

Do you dream of becoming a registered nurse? That dream could begin with an Associate of Science Degree in Nursing.

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MSN to DNP: What Can You Do With a Doctor of Nursing Practice Degree?

With a DNP, nurses are prepared to pursue clinical and leadership positions that can impact health care systems.

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Nine Major Misconceptions About Nursing

Despite being an in-demand profession, there are still many misconceptions about nursing. Here are nine common myths and the truth behind them.

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What Is a Nurse Case Manager?

Alongside doctors and other health care professionals, nurse case managers coordinate their patients' care.

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Career Profile: Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

What does an acute care nurse practitioner do? Learn about the responsibilities of this important role.

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6 Reasons to Get an Online Nursing Degree With Purdue Global

Learn what makes Purdue Global's online nursing programs stand out.

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Preparing for Your First Year of Practice as an RN

Learn tips and advice for how to manage your new role as a registered nurse.

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Improve Patient-Provider Communication Using Teach-Back

Ineffective provider-patient communication in health care can lead to lawsuits and poor patient outcomes.

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Choosing a Nursing Specialty: Guidance for New and Experienced Nurses

Whether you're a nursing student, a new grad, or an experienced nurse, this guide will help you figure out how to choose a nursing specialty.

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10 NCLEX Tips and Tricks to Pass the First Time You Take It

Getting ready to take the NCLEX-RN exam? You can do it. We have 10 NCLEX tips and tricks that can help you.

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Telemedicine, Nursing, and the Future of Health Care

How is telemedicine affecting nursing in the U.S.? Is telenursing a solution to the current health care crisis?

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An Effective Executive Leader: The Collaborative Inclusive Influence

An effective executive leader in today's health care environment can be a collaborative inclusive influence.

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Professional Writing for Nurses: Interview With Nurse Educator Elaina Mahlan

Nurse educator Elaina Mahlan discusses why nurses need good writing skills and the types of writing you'll be doing in nursing.

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APRN Resources

This resource center serves as a list of national nursing associations and important industry sites and blogs.

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Why Telehealth Nursing?

Telehealth nursing is emerging as an important component of the health care crisis solution.

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Acute Care Versus Primary Care Nurse Practitioners

As the numbers of nurse practitioners grow and the demand for their services increases, understanding their role becomes increasingly important.

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The Makings of a Nurse

Hear from our RN-to-BSN Chair, Dr. Susan Kieffer, about what makes a good nurse.

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Secret to Success in Nursing: Top Three Qualities That Will Help Nurses Succeed

What three qualities define a successful nurse?