Nursing Career Information

Nursing Career Information: This section includes important career information. You can learn about the types of nurses, such as nurse practitioners, LPNs, RNs, Midwives, and more. You can also find articles including information about nursing salaries, frequently asked questions about the nursing profession, board of nursing contact information, and more. So if you are interested in learning more about nursing careers, then you should find this section useful.

Transitioning to LTC from Acute Care Nursing

I am considering a job as a charge nurse in a LTC facility, all my experience over the last 18 yrs has been in acute care. Any recommendations, if I am hired to ease the transition?

CRNA Program Changes in 2025 | DNAP vs DNP Degree to become a CRNA

In the near future, to become a CRNA (Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist) you will have to obtain a doctorate degree, hence, master degree programs will no longer be offered. In addition, there is much confusion on the two types of doctorate degrees, DNAP and DNP, that are offered to become a CRNA. In this article, […]

Great Nurses Possess These 2 Traits

Recently I’ve been thinking about the following question: “What makes a nurse great?” There are dozens, maybe even hundreds of qualities you could list that would make a nurse really good. You might say that a nurse should be passionate, punctual, maybe certified, intelligent, or something like that. Those are all important traits. But as […]

Accelerated Nursing Degree in Spain?

Seeking professional advice yet again… I already have a bachelor’s degree in an outside field, and can’t fathom spending the time and money required for another full bachelor’s degree. I have decided I want to start an ABS soon, but my fiancée lives in Spain and would prefer not to be away from him for […]

Where Do Most Nurses Work? Top Industries for Registered Nurses

Where do most nurses work in the United States? What are the most popular industries in terms of employment numbers? Those are all great questions. In this article (and video), I’m going to show you the top five industries for registered nurses. These are the industries in which most RNs work in the United States. […]

Should I be a Nurse or Not?

Hi! I really need help. I have been in US for almost one year and I have a B’s degree on early childhood education from my country (Turkey). I am working in a day care. I want to switch my career but I have worries. If somebody would help me I will be so happy. I […]

What is an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) | Salary, Education Requirements, Job Duties

Are you thinking about becoming an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner after you obtain your registered nurse degree? This is an excellent career field and offers many opportunities for growth. In this article, I want to share with you about what an ACNP does on the job, salary, educational requirements, and the likes & dislikes of […]

5 Tips on How to Transition from Nursing Student to Nurse

Transitioning from the nursing student role to the new nurse role can be overwhelming and frustrating at times. I remember thinking to myself, “Am I ever going to get the hang of this….it is different than being a student….so much to learn…so much more responsibility!” Does this sound like you too? If so, I promise […]

Which States Hire the Most Nurses (RNs)? Nursing Employment Statistics

Which states hire the most registered nurses? That’s a great question. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 2,687,310 registered nurses in the United States, as of 2014. That’s a lot of nurses. But hey, we can never have too many! But which states have the most nurses? California topped the list, […]

Accelerated Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing? Should I Do It?

Hello all 🙂 I am posting because I am interested in pursuing an Accelerated Bachelor’s of Science degree in Nursing, (already have a BA) but I’m not sure if it is the right decision for two main reasons. 1… I ultimately want to attend medical school, but I am not prepared at this stage of […]

5 Things You Should Never Say to a Nurse

Being a nurse is a great job and we sometimes hear the most insightful and nicest comments from our patients and colleagues. However, as a nurse we do hear things that make us do a double take. Let’s face it, it is funny and fun to sometimes laugh and share with each others, who are health care […]

5 Things that Most Nurses Hate

I love being a nurse! I think nursing is the only profession where you can be with someone during the best of times and the worst of times. However, there are something’s that I’m not too crazy about and many nurses I think would agree with me on these 5 things (and I’m sure they […]

New Nurse Tip: Nurses Bring Home Germs? Yes!

One thing I never thought about until I became a nurse was the type of germs I could possibly be transporting home from the hospital to my family. As a student I remember thinking, “As long as I do hand hygiene before I go home I’ll be good”. I never thought about all of the […]

What it is like to Work Night Shift as a Nurse | Typical Night in the Life of a Night Shift Nurse

Are you going to be working night shift as a new nurse? Most new nurses enter the field of nursing working the night shift. I recently published an article about how it is to work day shift as a nurse and gave an hour-by-hour account on what you might expect during a 12 hours shift […]

ADN Degree vs BSN Degree vs MSN Degree

Hi, I am 18 years old and a freshman in a community college. I would like to be a labor and delivery nurse someday. I am planning on getting my ADN while in nursing school. When I graduate with that, I want to work for about six months. After I save money to go back to school to […]

Physician Assistant Salary | How Much Money Does a Physician Assistant Make?

How much money does a physician assistant make? What does a physician assistant do on the job? What are the requirements to become a physician assistant? In this article, you’ll be able to view physician assistant salary information for all 50 states. In addition, you’ll learn exactly what it is that a physician assistant does […]

Tips on How to Dress as a Nurse

Are you in nursing school or thinking about it? Maybe you are almost done with nursing school (possibly graduating this December or May)? Well, if you are any of those 3 categories you will need some tips on how to dress as a nurse. Before I became a nurse, I thought scrubs, shoes, and a […]

The Top 15 Myths & Stereotypes about Nurses

There are a lot of myths & stereotypes about nurses! Many people assume that being a nurse is an easy job, but they don’t take into account the job hazards we are faced with daily. In this article, I want to dispel the top 15 nursing myths and stereotypes that people think about the nursing […]

How to Become an RN with a B.A. in another field?

I have recently been contemplating the idea of becoming an RN and need some advice on which route is the best to take should I choose to pursue this option. I have a bachelor’s degree in Sociology, but always had a rather fond passion for medicine. I took (and did well) several medical and sciences […]

Nursing Compact States | List of Nurse License Compact States

The Nursing Compact Agreement provides certain nurses with the opportunity to practice nursing in states other than their home state. These nurses are able to provide their valuable services to people everywhere. Many nurses dream of practicing in nursing practices in many states across the country. Since nurses can only practice in the state in […]

Already have a Bachelor’s Degree but Want to go to Nursing School

If you already have a bachelor’s degree and want to go to nursing school then you have some great options. Many people choose to switch careers throughout their lifetime, and nursing is a popular career choice due to the competitive pay, flexible schedule, and health benefits. In this article, I am going to give you […]

I’m a CNA & want to be a RN | What Pre-reqs do I need for my RN & can I do this Online?

Forum Post: What Pre Reqs do I need for my RN, and can I do them online? I am currently a CNA and I want to further my education by becoming an RN. I want to see what I need to do in order to start this. -Amber Amber, Thanks for your questions! They are […]

Tips on Going to Nursing School as an Older Adult

Can you go to nursing school as an older adult? People switch careers all the time during their life and choose to go to nursing school in their 30s, 40s, 50s, and 60s (yes, even 60s). Nursing school isn’t just for twenty year olds, as some may think. Sadly, I have heard of people who […]

A Day in the Life of a Nurse | What is it like to Work as a Registered Nurse?

Before I became a nurse, I always wondered what “a day in the life of a nurse” was like, what a 12 hour shift was like, and what type of things I would be doing on the job daily. In this article, I want to share with you how a typical day would be for […]

Would I Make a Good Nurse? Take the Free Quiz/Test Now!

Many people considering a career in nursing often ask themselves, “Would I make a good nurse? Am I cut out for nursing?” This is a normal question, so we’ve designed this short quiz to help you discover whether nursing may be a good fit for you. Once you take this quiz, you’ll want to continue […]

Following HIPAA & Patient Privacy

New nurse tips: HIPAA & Privacy. Adhering to patient privacy is a major rule we follow as nurses. When you are first starting out as a nurse, you may be confused on what you are allowed to share with others regarding your patient and who you can tell. In nursing school, you should have heard […]

Medical Supplies For Nurses List | Items a New Nurse or Student Nurse Needs to Buy

Okay…so you are a new graduate registered nurse (RN) or a nursing student wondering what type of nursing medical supplies you will need to help you do your job or get through nursing school. Starting a new job or nursing school is always exciting but can be nerve racking at the same time because you have […]

Discussing Code Status with a Patient

Code status of a patient? This probably isn’t a typical new nurse tip you would think of giving a new nurse because it seems self-explanatory. However, I have found out that discussing code status with a patient is one of the most overlooked things we do as healthcare professionals. As nurses, we tend to “just” trust the […]

How to Establish a Good Rapport with a Patient

When you are starting out as a new nurse, you want your patients to have a good impression of you and the care you provide to them. Because let’s face it, as a new nurse your confidence in your nursing abilities is minimal at first until you gain experience. However, you don’t want your patient […]

Medical and Clinical Laboratory Tech Salary | How Much Money Do Clinical Lab Techs Make?

How much money does a medical and clinical lab tech make per year? Medical and clinical laboratory technicians perform routine medical laboratory tests for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. They often may work under the supervision of a medical technologist. Medical and clinical Lab Tech Educational Requirements Medical and clinical laboratory technicians usually […]