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THANK YOU, NURSES

Although we appreciate and support nurses every month of the year, May is a special time to celebrate you, the health care heroes who work to improve lives every day.

Thank you for touching the lives and hearts of your patients. We are so grateful for the positive and lasting difference you make in our world.

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Rockhurst University Online Nursing Programs

FREEBIES AND DISCOUNTS

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Rockhurst University Online Nursing Programs

RESOURCES FOR NURSES

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Rockhurst University Online Nursing Programs

THE LATEST NURSING JOB STATS

CELEBRATING NURSES MONTH: WHY DID YOU BECOME A NURSE?

In celebration of Nurses Month, we asked Rockhurst University students why they wanted to become nurses. Hear from four remarkable individuals pursuing various paths in nursing education at Rockhurst University: Austin Dye, Carly Tomlin, Emily Berendzen, and Cathy Kerns as they share their heartfelt motivations and experiences in the field of nursing.

Watch Rockhurst University Celebrating Nurses Month: Why Did You Become a Nurse? on YouTube.

FREEBIES AND DISCOUNTS

It’s time to treat yourself! There are a number of companies that offer special discounts to nurses and other healthcare workers in recognition of the difference you make. To celebrate Nurses Month, we’ve put together a list of discounts and Nurses Week freebies that you can access as a nurse.

RESOURCES FOR NURSES

This Nurses Month, we've compiled resources on important nursing topics to inspire you to learn about yourself and the profession.

How Professional Nursing Associations Empower Nurses and Advance Health Care

There are over 150 nursing organizations in the United States. Learn more about professional nursing associations that help students achieve their career goals.

The Lady with the Lamp: How Florence Nightingale Blazed the Trail into Modern Nursing

Learn about the legacy of Florence Nightingale and how she lit the way for modern nurses.

Tips to Avoid Nursing Burnout

Nurses have always done incredible work to support and care for their patients, but even heroes can reach their limits. Here's some tips on how to avoid nursing burnout.

What Advanced Practice Nursing Degree Path is Right for Me?

There are many possible paths to advance to within the field of nursing. Read on to see which one may be right for you.

NURSING BY THE NUMBERS: WHY BECOME AN RN

The time is right to become a registered nurse:

$81,220

2022 median pay for RNs


 

6%

projected RN job growth 2022-2032


#10

2024 Best Health Care Jobs (US News)


ADVANCE YOUR NURSING CAREER AS A NURSE PRACTITIONER

There are plenty of reasons to become a nurse practitioner:

$125,900

2022 median pay for NPs


 

38%

projected NP job growth 2022-2032


#1

2024 100 Best Jobs in America (US News)


NURSES MAKE THE DIFFERENCE

Become an RN or advanced practice nurse practitioner with Rockhurst University's accredited online nursing programs.

Watch Hybrid Accelerated BSN Program at Rockhurst University Prepares Future Nurses on YouTube.

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