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Professional Concepts

Centering professional growth and development, exploring key professional concepts, and sharing career stories.

More Than the Backbone

More Than the Backbone

Professional Concepts

By Alfonzo Robinson, Ph.D., MS, RN, NE-BC

Chill and Conquer: Practical Strategies for Managing Test Anxiety

Chill and Conquer: Practical Strategies for Managing Test Anxiety

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By AMSN Staff

Triangulation in Healthcare: The Silent Culture Killer Leaders Must Address

Triangulation in Healthcare: The Silent Culture Killer Leaders Must Address

Professional Concepts

By Renee Thompson, DNP, RN, FAONL, FAAN, CSP®

The Night Shift Chronicles: Celebrating the Unique Skills and Resilience of Night Shift Med-Surg Nurses

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The Night Shift Chronicles: Celebrating the Unique Skills and Resilience of Night Shift Med-Surg Nurses

By Blaise B. Nieve, Ph.D., Ph.D., RN, NEA-BC, CMSRN, CAVRN, CPAFH, FSIEN, FFNMRCSI; and Yun (Helen) Hao, BSN, RN

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Celebrating National Nurses Day 2026: Honoring the Art, History, and Heart of Nursing

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Celebrating National Nurses Day 2026: Honoring the Art, History, and Heart of Nursing

By Mica Alcantara, DNP, APRN, AGACNP-BC, CMSRN

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#AMSN2026 Preview: Why Nurses Must Help Shape AI in Healthcare

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#AMSN2026 Preview: Why Nurses Must Help Shape AI in Healthcare

By Amy McCarthy DNP, RNC-MNN, NE-BC, CENP

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The Vital Partnership Between Nursing Assistants and New Graduate Nurses

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The Vital Partnership Between Nursing Assistants and New Graduate Nurses

By Dr. Shara Rhodes, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, NPD-BC, MEDSURG-BC

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Thoughts From a Nursing Student: Is Nursing Really a Calling?

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Thoughts From a Nursing Student: Is Nursing Really a Calling?

By Kara Cristinzio

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CMSRN Certification Spotlight: Carlo A. Piraino

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CMSRN Certification Spotlight: Carlo A. Piraino

By Carlo A. Piraino Jr., DNP, RN, CMSRN, NE-BC, FACHE

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ICE Officers in the Healthcare Setting: What Nurses Need to Know

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ICE Officers in the Healthcare Setting: What Nurses Need to Know

By Cynthia Saver, MS, RN

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Creating a Culture of Recognition in Nursing: Honoring Nurses and Advancing Health Equity During National Nurses Week

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Creating a Culture of Recognition in Nursing: Honoring Nurses and Advancing Health Equity During National Nurses Week

By Maria Lourdes Amistad Cruz, MSN, RN, PMH-BC

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From RN to NP: Your Step-by-Step Path to Advanced Practice

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From RN to NP: Your Step-by-Step Path to Advanced Practice

By Brady John Bielewicz, DNP, CRNP, CNS, RN, CCRN, TCRN, CHSE, CCAPP

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