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With countless paths to explore, a nursing career comes with endless possibilities. Today’s nurses can choose from more roles than ever before, with new opportunities emerging all the time. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to elevate your career, this guide covers a variety of nursing specialties, what they entail, their compensation, and the steps to pursue them.
Respiratory therapists keep the world breathing. You manage ventilators, provide oxygen therapy, teach patients how to breathe better, and respond fast when every second counts. Your work is demanding, precise, and lifesaving—making Respiratory Care Week 2025 your week.
National Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Week, which kicks off on the Thursday of the second full week of June, is an annual tribute to the dedicated individuals who form the backbone of our healthcare system. So, as we approach CNA Week 2025, we must recognize their tireless efforts and unwavering commitment.
National Nurses Week, taking place May 6-12 every year, is the perfect time to recognize nurses' life-changing impact on individuals, families, and communities daily. It’s a chance for us as a nation to stand together and say, Thank you, nurses, for your selflessness, expertise, and boundless empathy.
Caring about Pride Month is more than just a seasonal acknowledgment—it's a vital extension of the core values that define the nursing profession: empathy, respect, and advocacy. These principles guide nurses in delivering superior patient care, fostering a supportive work environment for colleagues, and reinforcing the profession's steadfast commitment to social justice and health equity.
The United States has recognized May as Mental Health Awareness Month since 1949. While much has been done to shatter the stigma surrounding mental illness over the past 75 years, a sad reality persists within the nursing profession. Many nurses, the compassionate pillars of our nation's health system, continue to suffer silently.
Nurses play a vital role in promoting wellness and longevity among their patients. However, despite being staunch health advocates, many nurses struggle with their own dietary challenges. So, with March being National Nutrition Month®, we're shining a spotlight on why prioritizing nutrition in nursing is vital.
