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Cody DeBos, BSN

Contributing Author

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) - University of Mount Union

Cody DeBos is a pediatric registered nurse (RN-BSN) and healthcare content writer with eight years of experience. He has written hundreds of articles for organizations like the Journal of Urgent Care Medicine, The Institute for Healthcare Advancement (IHA), and Sentara Health. Cody is a passionate advocate for health literacy and enjoys translating complex health topics into accessible content everyone can understand. He believes being informed and empowered to make decisions about one’s wellness is essential to a healthy, happy life. Cody is a passionate advocate for health literacy and enjoys translating complex health topics into accessible content everyone can understand. He believes being informed and empowered to make decisions about one’s wellness is essential to a healthy, happy life.

Cody's Advice for Future Students

Your impact as a healthcare provider isn’t about the tangibles—it’s about seizing the little opportunities to go out of your way and make someone’s day better.

Check Out Cody's Articles on Edumed:

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10 Ways for Nurses to Overcome Imposter Syndrome
Despite your qualifications, do you persistently feel you don’t deserve to be called a nurse? You logically know you’ve worked hard to become a nurse. After all, completing rigorous coursework, passing licensure exams, and gaining hands-on experience with patients isn’t easy.
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10 Strategies for Coping with Anxiety in Nursing
If you feel anxiety when clocking in for your nursing shift, you aren’t alone. The long hours, high-pressure environment, and emotional demands of patient care can take a toll on even the most experienced nurses. Nearly 65% of nurses report feeling “a great deal of stress” because of their job, and the number is even higher for those in settings like the ER and ICU.
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8 Strategies for New Nurses to Handle Staffing Shortages
Staffing shortages are an all-too-common reality in healthcare. Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics suggests there will be nearly 200,000 thousand nursing job openings between 2023 and 2033. In line with those projections, it’s clear that working on a short-staffed unit can result in a lot of anxiety for new nurses.
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HESI vs. TEAS: A Look at Two Popular Nursing School Entrance Exams
Choosing the right entrance exam is an important first step in pursuing a nursing career. The HESI A2 (Health Education Systems, Inc., Admission Assessment) and TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills) are the two most common exams nursing schools use to assess the readiness of potential students.
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Debate This: Should a BSN Be Required for All Nurses?
Should every nurse be required to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)? This debate raises big questions about education, patient care, and the future of the nursing profession—and the right answer isn’t clear.