Education & Career

By: Lisa Bonsall, MSN, RN, CRNP, CCRN Oct 20 2015

Conference Wrap-Up: LCNC & NMC How does a week in Disneyworld sound? Good, right? Add in two dynamic nursing conferences and you’ve got an amazing week! While it was busy, I’d like to share some highlights and encourage you to make attending a nursing conference a...

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By: Lisa Bonsall, MSN, RN, CRNP, CCRN Oct 2 2015

CSASWC 2015 Last month’s Clinical Symposium on Advances in Skin & Wound Care (CSASWC) was a wonderful meeting of clinicians, including nurses, physicians, physical therapists, wound care specialists, educators, podiatrists, administrators, and...

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By: Lisa Bonsall, MSN, RN, CRNP, CCRN Sep 16 2015

Just a nurse with my doctor’s stethoscope It’s been a busy few days in the nursing community – first with the high of Miss Colorado, Kelley Johnson's moving monologue on being a nurse and then with the low of some uneducated comments on a celebrity talk show.First, the...

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By: Lisa Bonsall, MSN, RN, CRNP, CCRN Jul 7 2015

Keep a positive spin on the progress of full practice authority for NPs The scope of nurse practitioner (NP) practice is regulated by the state government. Currently, 21 states and Washington, D.C have passed legislation allowing nurse practitioners full practice authority. This permits NPs in these states to...

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By: Lisa Bonsall, MSN, RN, CRNP, CCRN Mar 25 2015

Gender pay gap in nursing – are male nurses worth more? The salary gap, in general, is upsetting. For some reason, I just didn’t expect it to exist in nursing. In a profession that is predominantly female (according to a 2011 census report, only 9.6% of nurses are male), it really never occurred...

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By: Lisa Bonsall, MSN, RN, CRNP, CCRN Feb 6 2015

The Interspersing of Nursing: A Geographical Look at the Demand for Nurses Use the infographic below to learn about the demand for nurses in the U.S. This was created by Adventist University of Health Sciences Online RN to BSN program.Adventist University of Health Sciences

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By: Lisa Bonsall, MSN, RN, CRNP, CCRN Jan 21 2015

Ace your job interview! You’ve landed an interview for your dream job – congratulations! As you embark on this journey, keep the following recommendations in mind. Be preparedBecome familiar with the organization and the position you are seeking. ...

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By: Aug 25 2014

Are you ready to go back to school? Deciding whether to go back to school for your advanced degree can be a difficult decision. Whether you are a registered nurse with an associate’s degree looking at bachelor’s degree programs, or an advanced practice nurse thinking...

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By: Lisa Bonsall, MSN, RN, CRNP, CCRN Apr 3 2014

The Rise of the Nurse Practitioner This infographic was shared with us by Maryville University.

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By: Mar 10 2014

Free Nursing Resources Take advantage of our vast collection of free nursing resources on Lippincott’s NursingCenter.com. We know how important your work as a nurse is, and we want to reward your efforts with free nursing activities. From nursing journals to...

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By: Lisa Bonsall, MSN, RN, CRNP, CCRN Jul 20 2013

3 Communication Principles I just came across a great piece on communication in Journal of Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing. The author, Lisa A. Miller CNM, JD, is an educator who is “obsessed with communication.” As nurses, I think we all need to have a bit...

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By: Lisa Bonsall, MSN, RN, CRNP, CCRN Apr 4 2013

Tips & Timesavers for Conference Attendees Attending any conferences this spring? Here’s a list of tips and timesavers to help you make the most of your time! 1. Make a schedule. Plan which sessions you’ll attend and create your itinerary! Use the most convenient form that...

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By: Lisa Bonsall, MSN, RN, CRNP, CCRN Dec 7 2012

More Nurses are Advancing Their Education “Learning is one of life’s most essential activities.” — Annie Murphy PaulEnrollment in all types of professional nursing programs increased from 2011 to 2012, according to new survey data from the American Association of...

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