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Five Character Traits Every Nurse Needs: Why Nightingale’s Short List Still Matters Today

Nightingale identified specific character traits that need to be present in every professional nurse. What…

Keith RischerFebruary 25, 2026

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Rethinking Tanner’s Clinical Judgment Model: Why Knowing the Patient Must Come Before Noticing

I recently returned from the Educating Nurses: A Radical Transformation 2026 Conference in Las Vegas,…

Keith RischerJanuary 20, 2026

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Why I’m Done Making Resolutions (And What I’m Doing Instead)

Resolutions fail when urgency drives our lives. Change happens when we declare what matters most—and…

Maria Flores-HarrisDecember 31, 2025

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How Busy Work Is Breaking Nursing Education (and Two Simple Ways to Fix It)

Is Busy Work Blocking Real Learning? Nursing students are overwhelmed, educators are overextended, and yet…

Guest AuthorOctober 30, 2025

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Teaching from the Inside Out: The Power of Purpose in Nursing Education

At the inaugural SPIN Learning Conference, keynote speaker Donna Cardillo challenged nurse educators to pause…

Maria Flores-HarrisOctober 21, 2025

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Beyond Busywork: The Transformational Power of Case-Based Learning

Case-based learning is more than an alternative to lectures—it’s a powerful way to bridge the…

Keith RischerOctober 1, 2025

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Rethinking “Busy Work” in Nursing Education: Let’s Teach for Practice

Recently, a lively discussion erupted in our Teachers Transforming Nursing Education Facebook group after a…

Keith RischerSeptember 25, 2025

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The NCLEX Is Going Remote. Here’s What to Know and How to Prepare

In 2026, the NCLEX goes remote — raising real concerns about cheating, validity, and readiness.…

Maria Flores-HarrisSeptember 4, 2025

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Are We Teaching the Way Nursing is Actually Practiced?

To transform nursing education, we must ask a bold question: Are we teaching the way…

Keith RischerAugust 28, 2025

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How One Question in a Facebook Post Revealed the Gap in Nurses’ Professional Identity

A recent conversation in our Teachers Transforming Nursing Education Facebook group struck a deep nerve—and we…

Maria Flores-HarrisMay 27, 2025

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The Power of Presence: How Nurses Transform Lives Every Day

Every day, nurses step into sacred moments that most people will only witness a handful…

Maria Flores-HarrisMay 6, 2025

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The Legacy of Rose Caballero: A Lifetime of Nursing, Teaching, and Compassion

At 80 years old, Rose Caballero’s nursing career is extraordinary. Her journey—from working in the…

Maria Flores-HarrisMarch 4, 2025

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Five Character Traits Every Nurse Needs: Why Nightingale’s Short List Still Matters Today

Rethinking Tanner’s Clinical Judgment Model: Why Knowing the Patient Must Come Before Noticing

Why I’m Done Making Resolutions (And What I’m Doing Instead)

How Busy Work Is Breaking Nursing Education (and Two Simple Ways to Fix It)

Teaching from the Inside Out: The Power of Purpose in Nursing Education

Beyond Busywork: The Transformational Power of Case-Based Learning

Rethinking “Busy Work” in Nursing Education: Let’s Teach for Practice

The NCLEX Is Going Remote. Here’s What to Know and How to Prepare

Are We Teaching the Way Nursing is Actually Practiced?

How One Question in a Facebook Post Revealed the Gap in Nurses’ Professional Identity

The Power of Presence: How Nurses Transform Lives Every Day

The Legacy of Rose Caballero: A Lifetime of Nursing, Teaching, and Compassion

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