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Materria Strickland Sees Immediate Career Advancement After Graduation
Materria Strickland agreed to complete a bachelor’s degree within five years of being hired at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville, North Carolina, to help maintain
Shawn Klabo Shares UNCW Graduation Day Experience With Her Daughter
Shawn and her daughter, Victoria, on their graduation day at UNCW Shawn Klabo was like any proud mother when she watched her daughter, Victoria,
Ashley Currin Living the Dream After Graduating From Online RN to BSN Program
Ashley Currin was already planning on returning to college when she was bitten by the teaching bug. “I got the opportunity to precept a few
Chloe Linton: Climbing the Clinical Ladder With RN to BSN Online
Chloe with a UNCW representative, Heather Native Ohioan Chloe Linton has found North Carolina a better place to be. Born and raised in the
Nursing School Convinces Leah Johnson She Made the Right Decision
Leah at UNCW graduation Leah Johnson was looking at the big picture when she enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program at
Boots Vandemark Steps into New Position After Online RN to BSN Program
Boots with her husband, Tyler, and their sons, Sawyer and Barrett, at graduation Boots Vandemark had no intention of walking. After completing the Registered
Earning MSN Online Helps Tammy Hussey Inspire Younger Nurses
Tammy and her daughter, Rebecca, at graduation Tammy Hussey relied on intestinal fortitude to kick-start her nursing practice. Thirty-seven years later, that inner drive
Mandy Triplett Returns to UNCW for MSN Nurse Educator Online Degree Program
Mandy with her husband, Brian North Carolina native Mandy Triplett successfully changed careers from teaching to nursing, but she remains an educator at heart.
Perseverance Leads Carolyn Hunter Into Nursing Online Degree Programs
Nursing is the ideal career field for Carolyn Hunter. She is an expert on recovering. In 2014, Hunter lost her marriage and her full-time job
6 Non-Hospital Jobs for BSN Nurses
After graduating from a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program, licensed nurses should acquire a few years of clinical experience. But what happens if
What Will I Learn in an Online RN to BSN Program?
Everyone has a story to tell about what attracted them to nursing. Some are driven to be caregivers while others like the challenges found in
Is Evidence-Based Practice Just a Trend?
The origins of evidence-based practice (EBP) go back to Florence Nightingale in the 1800s. EBP took a firm hold in the 1990s when breakthroughs in
Keep Current With a BSN
With healthcare constantly changing, nursing techniques that were common 10 years ago have been phased out, and this trend is not expected to change. In
Can Earning a BSN Help Your Nursing Career?
The career benefits of earning a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) cannot be overstated. While the value of a bachelor’s degree has come into
Gain a Better Understanding of Healthcare Policy
Have you ever thought about using your years of experience as a nurse to become a healthcare decision-maker? How about leveraging that same experience to
How BSN Programs Expand an RN’s Knowledge
According to the National Advisory Council on Nurse Education and Practice (NACNEP), a bachelor of science in nursing prepares nurses to manage care along a
Benefits of Earning a BSN
Registered nurses (RNs) ready for career moves should consider earning a bachelor of science in nursing (BSN). These degree programs afford mobility, competition and improved
The State of the Nursing Workforce in North Carolina
Nursing in the United States is facing many changes. On the one hand, healthcare has experienced a massive increase in demand since the early 2000s,
Nurses: Don’t Fear Writing When Going Back to School
Writing can be daunting for anyone. We all have some level of writing anxiety that can keep us from writing that next paper for class,
Jevon Morris: Nursing as a Second Career
Jevon Morris needed a new career. Stat. “I never thought about nursing until I lost my job in 2009,” Morris said. “Somebody said, ‘You ought
What Is the Nurse’s Role in Community Health?
North Carolina ranks 31st in overall health in the U.S., but healthcare professionals, state and local government officials and community leaders have plans to improve
Health Concerns Facing Patients in North Carolina
Chronic conditions such as heart disease, obesity and diabetes are the leading causes of death in the United States, and they are also among the
Nursing Alum Kim Fowler Is a Natural Nurturer
Kim Fowler is all about being a caregiver, whether she’s at work or at home. Fowler, a nurse at University of North Carolina REX
Gaye Currier Takes the Path Less Traveled to a BSN
Gaye Currier delivering the Senior Speech at the UNCW Pinning Ceremony Gaye Currier is not much for following conventional routes — not even when
Why Evidence-Based Practice Is Critical for Nurses
Nurses today face the challenges of more complex patient needs and a rapidly changing medical environment. There is a heightened need for highly skilled and
Gerontological Nursing: Caring for Older Adults
Gerontological nurses help elderly patients with a variety of medical needs. As the number of older adults in America increases, the need for this type
Elevating Standards of Care in Nursing
Nurses are committed to helping people; it is the very nature of their job. By using evidence-based practice, nursing professionals can provide the very best