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Everything you need to know about starting or advancing your career in nursing.

Getting Started in Nursing Schools and Careers

Today is an excellent time to join the thriving nursing profession with the current nursing shortage and increased demand for qualified nurses. Nursing not only offers many personal rewards, but also offers versatile career opportunities and good pay.

Research which nursing specialty or program may be right for you in our resource center. Learn how you can get started and which nursing degree will help you reach your nursing career goals. Whether you're looking for nursing salaries, industry statistics or advice about choosing nursing schools and programs, our nursing articles, interviews and resources can help you find the answers to your questions.

Search the best of Nursing Schools to find the right one for you.

Entry to Nursing Education


All Nursing Schools

Important factors to consider when choosing a nursing program.

Choosing a Nursing School
Nursing School Rankings
Nursing School Accreditation
Types of Nursing Programs
Nursing as a Second Career

Nursing Licensure


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Learn about licensure requirements and get the facts on preparing for and taking the NCLEX exam.

Get Your Nursing License
NCLEX Exam

Guide to Nursing Degrees


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Learn about the different types of nursing degree programs.

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or (LVN)
Registered Nurse (RN)
Diploma | Associate's
Bachelor's in Nursing (BSN)
Online Nursing Degrees

Bachelor's in Nursing Programs


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Get the facts on the different types of bachelor's degrees in nursing.

BSN | RN-to-BSN
BSN Online Nursing Degrees
Second Degree BSN
Accelerated Nursing Degrees

Graduate Nursing Programs


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Learn about the different types of nursing graduate degrees.

Master's in Nursing Degree (MSN)
RN-to-MSN | Direct Entry MSN
MSN Online Nursing Degrees
Joint Nursing Degrees
Doctoral Nursing Programs

Advanced Practice Nursing


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Learn about advanced practice nursing degrees. Find programs.

Advanced Practice Nursing Degrees FAQ
Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM)
Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
Nurse Practitioner (NP)
Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)

Nursing Specialties


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Read about popular nursing specialties.

Acute Care Nursing
Forensic Nursing
Legal Nurse Consultant
Nurse Educator
Nursing Informatics
Parish Nursing
Pediatric Nursing
School Nursing

Compare Nursing Career Paths and Opportunities

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Learn more about the thriving nursing industry and the versatile nature of the different nursing career paths. Get detailed career and salary info.

Featured Articles

The Nursing Shortage
Nurses needed. Read about some of the contributing factors impacting the nursing shortage.

How to Pay for Nursing School
Learn how to uncover nursing scholarship and grant funding sources to pay school tuition.

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