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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.

Guide to Nursing Degrees

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Learn about the different types of nursing degree programs.

Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) or (LVN)
Registered Nursing (RN)
Nursing Diploma or Associate's in Nursing
Bachelor's in Nursing (BSN) Degrees
Master's in Nursing (MSN) Degrees
Doctoral Nursing Degrees
Online Nursing Degrees

Nursing Career Resource Centers


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RN Career Resource Center
Get a registered nurse (RN) career and degree overview and learn about the many opportunities in registered nursing resulting from the nursing shortage. Learn about RN jobs, training and careers.

Registered Nurse Career Paths
RN Schools and Training Programs


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LPN Career Resource Center
Get a licensed practical nurse (LPN) career and degree overview and learn about the different LPN jobs. Find the practical nursing information you've been looking for to begin your rewarding nursing career in one year's time!

Licensed Practical Nurse Career Overview
LPN Schools and Training Programs


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Nursing Continuing Education Resource Center
Learn the benefits of continuing your nursing education. Get answers about CEUs and discover how easy it can be to advance your career with online nursing degree options and continuing education providers.

Continuing Nursing Education Courses
Online Continuing Nursing Education


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Online Nursing Education Resource Center
Get the facts about online nursing programs. Read interviews with online nursing school students and professors and find out if advancing your career with an online nursing degree is right for you.

Online Nursing Courses
Cost of an Online Education

Entry to Nursing Education

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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
Balancing Work and School

Advanced Practice Nursing

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Learn about advanced practice nursing degrees.

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

Guide to Nursing Specialties

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Read about popular nursing specialties to discover the right career fit for you.

Acute Care Nursing
Adult Nursing
Cardiovascular Nursing
Forensic Nursing
Geriatric Nursing
Home Health Nursing
Infectious Disease Nursing
Legal Nurse Consulting
Neonatal Nursing
Nurse Educating
Nursing Informatics
Oncology Nursing
Parish Nursing
Pediatric Nursing
Public Health Nursing
Psychiatric Nursing
School Nursing
Women's Health Nursing

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
Doctoral Nursing Programs

Nursing Career Paths, Opportunities and Salaries

Learn more about the thriving nursing industry and the versatile nature of the different nursing career paths. Nursing career and nursing salary info can also help you decide which nursing path is right for you:

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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Nursing Licensure

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

Get Your Nursing License
NCLEX Exam