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.

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 […]

Nursing Assistant Salary | How Much Money Does a Nursing Attendant Make?

Nursing assistants, also sometimes called nursing attendants, nursing aides, or orderlies, provide basic patient care under direction of nursing staff. LPN and RNs usually say that nursing assistants are their “eyes and ears.” Nursing assistants perform duties such as feeding, bathing, dressing, grooming, or moving patients. They also change linens and clean up patients in the […]

ADN or BSN for a Cosmetic Nurse?

I love love love your videos you are very informative. Would it be better for me to get an ADN over a BSN if my goal is to just do injectables and own a med spa? -Marshay Hi Marshay! Thank you so much for your comment about my nursing videos. So happy you found them […]

Tips for New Nurse Graduates | How to get the Most out of Nursing Orientation

You’re finally done with one of the most challenging things you’ll ever face in your life, NURSING SCHOOL, and now you have your first job as a nurse, as a nurse graduate. A new nurse graduate has two meanings in the nursing world. It can be someone who has graduated from nursing school and is […]

Tips on Becoming a New Graduate Nurse?

What are tips of becoming a new graduate nurse? When do you start? -Jackia Thanks Jackia for your question. A new nurse graduate is someone who has graduated from nursing school. The term “new graduate nurse” is used to describe a nurse that has just graduate from nursing school. It takes anywhere from 2 to 4 […]

How Hard is it Finding a Job After Nursing School?

I would like to become a registered nurse (rn) one day. I was wondering if after nuring school are jobs hard to find in Houston, TX? -Jackia

Nurse jobs for a Cardiac Nurse?

Hi my name is Jackia Branch, and I want to know the steps of becoming a cardiology nurse. Do you have to get a Master in this field, can you work in physical offices? Thanks in advance!

How to Prepare for Your Nursing Job Interview

Finally, your hard work of submitting your nursing resume and applying to jobs has paid off! You’ve got an interview! It is so exciting when you are scheduled for a nursing job interview, but there are some steps you have to take in order to prepare for it. I remember how excited I was for […]

Nursing Resume Templates and Job Guide By Nurse Sarah

Are you a nursing student or recent nurse graduate who is about to begin looking for a job in the nursing field? If so, you probably feel a little intimidated about the job search process (creating resumes, sitting for interviews, etc.). Or maybe you’re already working as a nurse and you’re ready for a new […]

Needle Sticks to Nurses | What to do if you get Stuck by A Needle for Nurses RNs

Needle sticks are very common in the healthcare field. Unfortunately, nurses are the majority of people who get stuck by needles in the hospital setting. The ANA (American Nurse Association) has been working to decrease this problem by encouraging hospitals to switch to needleless devices. However, some items in a hospital setting can not be […]

Registered Nurse Salary | RN Salary, Pay, Wages, and Income in Registered Nursing

RN Salary: How Much Money Does a Registered Nurse Make? RN Salary-How much does a registered nurse (RN) make in income per year? Do registered nurses make good money? What is the hourly wage for nurses? These are questions that nursing students and aspiring nurses often ask. Nursing salary comparisons can also be an important tool […]

Nursing Report | Questions to Ask During Nurse Shift to Shift Report About Your Patient

Getting a good nursing report before you start your shift is vitally important. It is not only important for the nurse but for the patient as well. Nursing report is given at the end of the nurses shift to another nurse that will be taking over care for that particular patient. Nursing report is usually given in a […]

Is Vocational School a Good Thing During High School When Wanting to go Nursing School?

Hello. I am currently a junior in high school and am very much interested in becoming a nurse. At my high school there is a program offered that allows a student to go to a vocational school while still attending four classes during the school year. I plan on going to a four year college after high […]

What Should Be my Next Step After Nursing Program Denial?

Hello, my name is Taylor and I am currently a sophomore at a university. I have always wanted to be a nurse and i know that is never going to change because that is my passion and my ultimate goal. I recently received a rejection letter from my nursing program at the university i’m attending […]

Revalida in Puerto Rico for LPN License

I am about to apply for LPN license in Puerto Rico but I wanted to know if anyone can tell me about study resources for the exam. I was educated here in the states and I know that the scope of practice is different in Puerto Rico so I just wanted to find a study […]

Accelerated program for Radiologic Tech to RN

I have been working as a RT for the past 7 years and have decided that I would like to pursue a career in nursing. I have done a little research and found that there is such a program, however I am having trouble locating an institution that provides this program. Any help you could […]

Can a RN work as a LPN while trying to find a RN Job?

My wife has been an LPN for about 20 years. I have encouraged her to continue her education and pursue an RN license. The concern we have is that where we live there seems to be very few RN job openings. This leads to my question below: In Minnesota, once she has her RN license […]

How Often are Your Shifts Cancelled

My friend is looking at a job in an area hospital. She is currently working in a LTC facility. One concern is the fact that hospitals are known to cancel a scheduled shift, usually for low census. How often does this happen, in general. Over a years time, how much time will be lost to […]

Nursing Foreign Country Diploma | Can I work in the USA?

I have generally practiced nurse diploma from different country. I had to study in college for 3 years to get it. Right now I am CNA in PA. But I want to become LPN or RN. Is my diploma any good in USA or is there any suggestion for me to work with my diploma? […]

How does a Radiologic Tech (X-Ray Tech) Become a Registered Nurse?

I am a Radiologic Tech (RT/X-Ray tech) have been for 30 years and want to become a registered nurse, RN. Are there any online programs where my 2 year education would suffice towards an online BS degree leading to BS in Nursing? -Warren This question was asked in the nursing forum section.

Should I get my ADN and then BSN?

I have a bachelor’s degree. I am interested in getting my BSN and ultimately my MSN. However, I have a low undergrads GPA 2.5. My GPA is low not because I didn’t understand the work, I just was immature and did too much partying. I now am a veteran and ready to take on this […]

Should I Work in a LTC or Hospital after I graduate from Nursing School?

I just watched the video on matching your nursing career with your personality type. I am a soon to be new grad RN in May 2015 (YAY!) and I have concluded my personality type is ISTJ. So, for me, I already know acute care is not my favorite. However I have heard so many times […]

Can You Work Full-Time and go to Nursing School?

Many working adults who want to go to nursing school wonder if they will be able to work full time and go to nursing school. Nursing school has the reputation of being rigorous and requiring a lot of time. In this article, I am going to talk about if a person could work full-time and […]

Good Jobs for Nursing Students

Finding a good job as a student nurse and knowing if it is possible to work and go to nursing school can be difficult if you do not know where to look for a job, especially if you are new to the health care field. There are plenty of nursing jobs on the market that can be […]

How to Select a Nursing Specialty Based on Your Personality | What is Your Nursing Personality?

Nursing is an amazing career to choose! It is very diverse, and you can do almost anything with a nursing degree. However, many people are not aware of this and think that bedside nursing is the only thing a registered nurse can do. In this article, I am going to talk about how to select […]

Nursing Camps for High School Students

Hi my name is Jackia B. I’m interested in becoming a nurse after high school. Are there nursing camps? -Jackia This question was asked in the nursing forum section.