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Nursing is a healthcare profession focused on caring for individuals, families, and communities to help them be healthy and have a good quality of life. Nurses play a critical role in the medical field by assessing patient needs, administering treatments and medications, monitoring recovery, and educating patients about health management.

From a biology perspective, nursing requires a deep understanding of human anatomy, physiology, and microbiology. Nurses must be knowledgeable about how body systems function and interact to accurately assess symptoms and understand how diseases affect the body. They also apply biological knowledge to prevent infection, support wound healing, and manage chronic conditions. Understanding cellular function, immune responses, and drug interactions helps nurses provide safe and effective care.

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There are many varying courses that depend on colleges but some required courses are

-Nursing Fundamentals

-Anatomy and Physiology

-Microbiology

-Pharmacology

-Mental health nursing

-Psychology

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To become a Registered Nurse (RN) an Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degrees are needed. Additionally, its required to pass the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN)

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Innovative technology simplifies T cell harvesting for cancer immunotherapy

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Innovative technology simplifies T cell harvesting for cancer immunotherapy

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CAPGLO Device Simplifies T-cell Harvesting

-Researchers at Case Western Reserve developed a device called CAPGLO (“capture and glow”) that uses a magnetic field and fluorescent tagging to isolate T cells more easily and cheaply. This innovation could make CAR T-cell therapy—a powerful treatment for blood cancers—more affordable and accessible.

-Nurses, especially in oncology or critical care, you could be directly involved in preparing patients for T-cell collection, and monitoring them during immunotherapy. Understanding how new devices like CAPGLO improves

patient care.

Technology Makes Immunotherapy More Accessible

-CAPGLO and other recent inventions aim to reduce the cost and complexity of CAR T-cell therapy, potentially shifting it from a last-resort option to a first-line cancer treatment.

-Nurses play a critical role in ensuring access to care. With immunotherapies becoming more common, its likely to be seeing more patients undergoing these treatments.

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Innovative technology simplifies T cell harvesting for cancer immunotherapy

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CAR T cell immunotherapy, which uses a patient’s own modified immune cells to find and destroy cancer cells, can produce dramatic results when treating blood cancers like lymphoma and leukemia and shows promise against solid tumors.

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The Role of T Cells in the Immune Response

T cells are a type of white blood cell that helps identify and destroy infected or abnormal cells. In CAR T-cell therapy, these are genetically modified to attack cancer cells. As a nurse, understanding this helps explain treatments and monitor patients for immune responses.

Antigen Recognition and Specificity

The immune system relies on the recognition of antigens to target specific threats. CAR T cells are engineered to recognize specific cancer antigens. Knowing how this works is important for nurses monitoring side effects like cytokine release syndrome, a common reaction during immunotherapy.

Cell Communication and Signaling Pathways

Immune cells communicate using signaling molecules like cytokines. In AP Bio, you learned how these pathways control immune responses. This knowledge helps nurses recognize early signs of immune overreactions or suppression in patients receiving advanced therapies.

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Hospital Volunteer or CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) Position

Working or volunteering in a hospital or clinical setting gives you hands on experience with patient care. You’ll learn how to take vital signs, interact with patients, and support nurses and doctors during real medical procedures. This kind of experience is crucial for building bedside manner, understanding hospital workflows, and becoming comfortable in fast-paced environments.

It shows you're committed to patient care, have real-world experience, and are prepared for the physical and emotional demands of nursing.

Community Health Outreach or Immunization Clinics

Participating in a public health campaign, like helping with flu shot clinics or COVID-19 testing and vaccination events, is directly tied to nursing. You’ll be educating the public, administering vaccines (if certified), and promoting health in underserved communities.

It shows you're engaged with your community and already practicing essential nursing skills like patient education and disease prevention.

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The top colleges for nursing are Johns Hopkins University, University of Pennsylvania, and Duke.

However some of the best options for me are

University of Rhode Island

Top 8% of nursing schools in the U.S

Gorgeous coastal campus

A more affordable option

Villanova University

Nationally respected nursing program with a focus on value based care

Great clinical opportunities

University of Pittsburgh

Known for great nursing research and clinical opportunities

Connected to UMPC - one of the best hospitals in the country

Boston College

Connell school of nursing is top ranked and has access to some of the best hospitals in Boston

Amazing campus environment and academic support

University of Massachusetts Amherst

Nursing school ranking has climbed in latest years and has a very high NCLEX pass rate

Good campus environment and access to academics

My criteria for good nursing schools are a strong nursing program reputation, affordability, campus environment, and clinical opportunities

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Tips for Finding the Best Nursing Schools | How to Choose the Right Nursing Program

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A Day in the Life of a Registered Nurse | Indeed