Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.) Online Program Resources
Explore the Latest Nursing Innovations and Trends
Reading about nursing and health care helps keep you up to date on developments in the field. On this page, you will find articles about nursing careers, trends, leadership strategies and more. Knowledge from these resources can help expand your perspective and inspire new ideas in class and in your professional life.
10 Tips for Using an Online Nursing Program to your Advantage
Make the most of your online M.S.N. program by following these tips.
Read Article10 Ways to Boost Your Nursing Career and Get Promoted
Drum roll, please: Here are the top 10 ways for nurses to prepare to advance at their health care facility.
Read Article5 Ways Nursing Leadership Affects Patient Outcomes — and What the Research Shows
Nursing leadership directly shapes patient outcomes — from lower mortality and fewer medication errors to higher satisfaction scores. Here are five research-backed pathways nurse leaders use to move the needle at the bedside.
Read ArticleEight Leadership Skills Every Nurse Leader Must Have
Explore the essential leadership skills you need to advance as a nurse leader.
Read ArticleEssential Communication Skills for Nurse Administrators
Learn about the impact that nurse leaders can make by refining their communication skills.
Read ArticleEvolving Role of Transitional Leadership in Health Care
Discover how nurse leaders and other health care managers can address patient needs as health care evolves.
Read ArticleFive Ways Nurse Leaders Impact Performance
Explore five ways that nurse leaders can improve the performance of their teams.
Read ArticleFour Factors to Consider in Nursing Qualitative Research
Do you ever conduct research in your nursing career? Review these factors to ensure your research achieves qualitative rigor.
Read ArticleHealth Care Policies: Nursing’s Role in Patient’s Decision Making and Health Promotion
Explore the best practices for nurses to follow when educating patients about healthy decision making.
Read ArticleHow to Become a Certified Nursing Administrator
This article outlines what it’s like to work in nurse administration. You’ll also explore the paths aspiring nurses follow to begin these roles.
Read ArticleHow to Prepare for a Nurse Administrator Interview
Review this checklist as you prepare to interview for nurse administrator positions.
Read ArticleHow to Write and Order Nursing Credentials: A Complete Guide
Nursing credentials tell employers, colleagues and patients who you are and what you’re qualified to do. This guide explains the ANCC order for listing your degree, license and certifications, with examples for common nursing roles.
Read ArticleThe Best Strategies for Leadership in Nursing
Review some of the essential leadership qualities for nurses, including how effective nurse leaders can inspire their teams.
Read ArticleThe Role of the Nurse in Preventive Health Care
Nurses are the largest, most distributed part of the U.S. health workforce — and increasingly, they’re leading preventive care, not just delivering it. Here’s how the role has evolved across primary, secondary and tertiary care, and the graduate pathways, like Benedictine’s online M.S.N., that prepare nurses to lead it.
Read ArticleWhat Is a Magnet Hospital? 14 Characteristics and Why It Matters for Nurses
A Magnet hospital is recognized by the ANCC for nursing excellence, and fewer than 10% of U.S. hospitals hold the designation. Explore the 14 characteristics that define Magnet culture and what the credential signals for nurses pursuing leadership roles.
Read ArticleWhat States Have the Most Magnet® Hospitals?
This article offers the basics of Magnet® hospitals and data for states with the most hospitals fitting this classification.
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