In this series, we will tell nursing stories of influential practitioners who made a difference in the field of nursing.

Mary Breckinridge was perhaps one of the most educated nurses of …

After years of study and dedication to your education, graduating from a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) program is something to be proud of. You know all too well the countless …

Jason Boyd became the first student to officially enroll in Nursing@Simmons, Simmons School of Nursing and Health Sciences’ online Master of Science in Nursing program for aspiring Family Nurse Practitioners …

In the early stages of their careers, some nurses often feel like they will never learn enough to stay afloat. As they make mistakes and find small victories, just getting …

Unpredictable events are common in this field, and nurses tend to thrive in this environment. A solid commitment to protect and advocate for their patients — even when their own …

Most nurses enter this profession because they want to care for people. Monitoring patients as they heal and seeing them return to living a quality life are perhaps the most …