Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a distant concern for most workers. Many already feel its effects on the job today. A questionnaire conducted on behalf of Campbellsville University (CU) surveyed 1,002 U.S. workers about how they see AI affecting their work, which careers they think are safest and what they’re doing to protect their […]
Healthcare’s future depends on nurses, and nurses depend on the educators who train them. A growing national nursing shortage has exposed a critical weakness in the pipeline: too few qualified nurse educators to fill open faculty positions and train the next generation of healthcare professionals. The online Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Nurse Educator […]
Nurses are essential to healthcare at every level, and their work is both demanding and deeply meaningful. Long shifts, high nurse-to-patient ratios and repeated exposure to trauma, grief and suffering are realities of the profession, and they carry real mental health consequences. Burnout, compassion fatigue and chronic stress are openly acknowledged across the field, and […]
Florence Nightingale said it best: “We do not teach what we preach, but what we are.” This idea has never been more relevant. In nursing, those who inspire others through example are not simply good colleagues — they are essential architects of healthcare’s future. With clinical, emotional and technological demands on nurses always growing, the […]
Telehealth has rapidly evolved from a convenient option into a core component of modern healthcare, reshaping how nurses connect with and care for patients. For nurse educators, this shift carries a particular responsibility: preparing the next generation of nurses to deliver safe, compassionate care in digital environments as confidently as they do at the bedside. […]
The role of nursing educators is pivotal in shaping the future of healthcare. These professionals provide the foundational knowledge and practical skills aspiring nurses need to succeed. Campbellsville University’s Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Nurse Educator online program equips graduates with the expertise to excel in various educational and leadership roles within the nursing […]
From improving public health and showing compassion to others, to reaping the rewards of a competitive nurse practitioner salary, the role of nurse practitioner is among the highest standards of nursing and offers plenty of benefits. In fact, a recent study showed that 90% of surveyed nurse practitioners were satisfied with their jobs in 2022, […]
The United States is facing a primary care shortage. There are not enough family doctors to meet the demand, and the deficit is expected to grow. Luckily, family nurse practitioners are stepping up to help fill the void. They play a key role in addressing the primary care shortage by building the same lifelong relationships […]
Communication in healthcare is one of those topics people generally meet with an eye roll when it comes up in a staff meeting or at a conference. Communication difficulties comprise interactions between nurses, patients and physicians, but frequently cited is the complex relationship between nurses and physicians. The SBAR (Situation, background, assessment, recommendation) tool for […]
Becoming a registered nurse (RN) typically involves obtaining an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). Recent developments in healthcare have led to ADN-prepared RNs continuing their education to boost employment opportunities. Salary figures reflect the focus on education, too. An RN with an associate degree versus an RN […]