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Rookies no more

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Because of the nursing shortage and growing demand for health care, most nursing graduates aren’t questioning their ability to find a job. More likely, they’re wondering whether they can make the transition from student to professional nurse in today’s demanding health care arena. Six new nurses say they can. Here’s what they’ve learned in their first year of practice. Full Article

Starting from the ground floor

Pulse editor

When Carolyn Drumm, RN, BSN, MA, FACHE, teaches nursing administrators, she offers this advice: “When a new career opportunity comes along, put your hand up. You will learn something both professionally and personally.” Full Article