NRSKarenRN BSN, RN

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What is Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome?
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Treating Newborns in Opioid Withdrawal: A Nursing-First Approach

by NRSKarenRN, BSN, RN

Neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) is a treatable condition that newborns may experience as a result of prenatal exposure to certain substances, most often...

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Activism

Mary Eliza Mahoney: America's First Black Woman to Complete Nursi…

by NRSKarenRN, BSN, RN

Learn about America's First Black Nurse to graduate from a nursing training program: Mary Eliza Mahoney. Forty two nursing trainees entered the Training School...

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Activism

Stamps Commemorating Nursing

by NRSKarenRN, BSN, RN

Registered Nurse discusses stamps portraying nurses, nursing profession and nursing history. Includes links to websites displaying stamps.

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Management

10 Ways to Develop Nursing Leadership

by NRSKarenRN, BSN, RN

Just read a great article in American Nurse Today about Launching yourself in nursing leadership. This lead me to thinking about Ways to Develop Nursing...

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Why am I not getting interviews?!
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Resume Tips: Perfecting Nursing Resume, Cover Letter, Online Job A…

by NRSKarenRN, BSN, RN

Advice from a Nursing Manager with 10 years hiring experience on creating nursing resumes, cover letters and submitting online job applications that stand out...

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How can I prepare myself for first nursing job interview?
Job Hunt

Wondering why you can't get hired or promoted? Resume + Interview …

by NRSKarenRN, BSN, RN

I've been reviewing resumes for open positions in my department and can't believe the resumes I've received: misspelling, words crossed off, no cover letter,...

187 replies 264,346 views
General Nursing

Free Nursing Continuing Education Programs - 100+ contact hours

by NRSKarenRN, BSN, RN

allnurses has compiled a list of cutting edge FREE continuing education programs found on the web. Each course listed is free and most have been approved by...

16 replies 433,736 views
General Nursing

Landing a job in a tough economy

by NRSKarenRN, BSN, RN

Advice provided for job leads and finding nursing positions in 2011 tight economy.

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Who is Daytonite?
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Daytonite: Provides expert advice to students and those considerin…

by NRSKarenRN, BSN, RN

Are you considering a career in nursing or a student nurse with questions about course material, nursing procedure or care plan? Then you've probably read a...

37 replies 18,152 views
Career Support

Wondering why you can't get hired or promoted: Resume + Interview …

by NRSKarenRN, BSN, RN

I've been reviewing resumes in my department and can't believe the resumes I've received: misspelling, words crossed off, no cover letter, including personal...

193 replies 363,590 views