Nursing Career Resources

Registered Nurse Career Resource Center

Registered nurses (RNs) belong to one of the fastest growing occupations in the United States. The nursing shortage and the increasing number of older Americans have played key roles in the high demand for qualified registered nurses. Get registered nursing career and school information as well as an in-depth RN job and training overview.

Licensed Practical Nurse Career Resource Center

Training as a licensed practical nurse (LPN)—known in some states as a licensed vocational nurse (LVN)—is the fastest way to enter a career in nursing. With about one year of study, you'll be ready to provide a wide variety of direct care to patients. Learn more about LPN careers, including different LPN career paths and training.

Nursing Continuing Education Resource Center

There are many benefits to continuing your nursing education, including pay raises and promotions. Beyond career advancement, continuing nursing education will provide you with updated knowledge and technology advances in your chosen field of study. Learn more about nursing continuing education benefits and opportunities.

Online Nursing Degree Education Resource Center

Find out if getting an online nursing degree is right for you. Advance your career in nursing with an online BSN, MSN or post-master’s certificate. Read interviews with online nursing school students and professors. Read about the differences between on-campus and online nursing courses. Learn more about online nursing degree programs.

Entry to Nursing Education

There are many factors to consider when choosing a nursing school. Different factors are important to different prospective students, so you want to make sure you choose a school that matches your career endeavors. Learn more about how to prepare yourself for a successful nursing career by making an informed nursing school decision.

Learn How to Pay for Nursing School

Nursing school is expensive, but there are many grants, loans, scholarships, work-study and loan forgiveness programs available to hard-working students. Discover how easy it is to apply for financial aid, and learn how the nursing loan forgiveness program can help you pay for your nursing degree. Here is a basic tutorial on how to tap into the many financial aid resources.

Learn About the Nursing Shortage

As baby boomers in the United States age, the demand for qualified nurses is increasing. Because of the current nursing shortage, registered nursing is anticipated to be one of the hottest jobs over the next several years, making today a great time to go to nursing school. Learn more about the nursing shortage and nursing career opportunities.

Read an Online BSN Nursing Student Interview

Pat Newberry has enjoyed being a registered nurse for more than 30 years. She obtained her associate's degree in nursing in the 1970s, and she has had a varied career working in hospitals, home health and occupational nursing settings. Learn why Pat recently decided to go back to school for a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Featured Nursing Degree and Career Articles

The Growing Need for Nurse Practitioners

Nurse practitioner enrollments are on the rise because many physicians are opting for specialized practices instead of primary care. And as patient loads increase, this trend is creating both a shortage in available health care and a demand for nurse practitioners. Learn more about the opportunities and growing need for nurse practitioners.

Top 5 Hottest Careers in Nursing

Nursing career opportunities are greater and more varied than ever before, and the demand for qualified nurses has never been higher. As the health care field becomes increasingly complex and specialized, more and more nurses are finding steady, rewarding careers beyond the traditional hospital setting. Read about five of the hottest careers in nursing.

Registered Nursing Opportunities

An increasing number of aging baby boomers need medical care, but a third of the aging nursing workforce is preparing to retire and there are not enough nurses to replace them. The US Health Resources and Services Administration projects a shortage of 213,500 registered nurses in 2010. Read about registered nursing career opportunities.

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