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Summary of Book Highlights from Educating Nurses: A Call for Radical Transformation

Posted by Karen A. Benson, Ph.D., MS, MN, RN | Published: September 7, 2010

ABOUT THE BOOK
Excerpts from a book titled, “Educating Nurses: A Call for Radical Transformation” by Patricia Benner, Molly Sutphen, Victoria Leonard and Lisa Day.  This book was published in December of 2009 by Jossey-Bass.  For additional information about the study design, findings, and recommendations, go to:  http://www.carnegiefoundation.org/elibrary/educating-nurses-highlights#summary.
Educating Nurses: A Call for Radical Transformation is part [...]

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Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Response for Nurses

Posted by Karen A. Benson, Ph.D., MS, MN, RN | Published: June 14, 2010

Nobody knows what the next disaster in Washington State will be.  It may be Mt. Rainier becoming more active or it may be a large earthquake.  Or possibly the emergency will be a major infectious disease epidemic.  Whatever it is, Registered Nurses will be in demand to respond – not only for their own families [...]

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Nurse Practitioner Eligibility Expanded for NHSC Scholarship Program

Posted by Karen A. Benson, Ph.D., MS, MN, RN | Published: May 19, 2010

The NHSC Scholarship guidance has been expanded from Family Nurse Practitioner to include Nurse Practitioners specializing in adult, family, geriatrics, pediatrics, psychiatric, or women’s health   –
Please see the updated guidance: http://nhsc.hrsa.gov/scholarship/guidance/eligibility.htm.
Nurse Practitioners are eligible for the NHSC Scholarship if they are pursuing a master’s degree, or post-master’s certificate, accredited by the National League for Nursing [...]

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Financial Assistance for Nurses in Need

Posted by Karen A. Benson, Ph.D., MS, MN, RN | Published: April 13, 2010

“A Nurse in Need…”  In these tough economic times, there is a resource that nurses can turn to for help.
Nurses House is a nurse-managed, non-profit organization dedicated to helping registered nurses in need.  The organization offers short-term financial assistance to nurses in need as a result of illness, injury, or disability.  Funds are available [...]

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