Alice Benjamin

Alice Benjamin, MSN, ACNS-BC, FNP-C is a board certified nurse practitioner & clinical nurse specialist, mom, health and wellness advocate affectionately known as America's favorite nurse. She is also the Chief Executive Officer & Publisher of the Nurse Approved Network.

Study Finds Millions of Americans May Have Obesity Despite a Healthy BMI

Estimated reading time: 5 minutes More than one in four Americans whose body mass index (BMI) falls within the "healthy" range may actually meet the...

Nurse Approved Opens Applications for Summer 2026 Nursing & Media Internships

For nursing students and healthcare professionals looking to expand their skills beyond traditional clinical settings, Nurse Approved is now accepting applications for its Summer...

The ANA President Election Could Shape Nursing’s Future. Many Nurses Haven’t Heard About It

Estimated reading time: 6 minutes While national healthcare debates continue dominating headlines, a leadership election that could shape nursing’s voice in policy, advocacy, and public...

The New Colon Cancer Blood Test Explained: Who It’s For, What It Misses, and Why It Matters

Estimated reading time: 5 minutes There’s a new option for colorectal cancer screening, and it’s already generating a lot of conversation in healthcare. The American Cancer...

PCOS Has a New Name: PMOS. Why the Change Matters for Women’s Health

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, commonly known as PCOS, has officially been renamed Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome, or PMOS, following an international consensus initiative involving more...

Top 10 Mental Health Mistakes Nurses Make and How to Fix Them

Could a subtle warning sign today help prevent a crisis tomorrow? That question is increasingly relevant in modern healthcare. Across the United States, nurses in...

Eric Dane Dies at 53 Nearly One Year After Announcing ALS Diagnosis

Eric Dane, the actor known for his roles on Grey’s Anatomy and Euphoria, has died at 53, nearly one year after publicly revealing he...

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