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How to Become a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

Duties, Requirements, Certifications, Job Outlook, and Salary Upon entering the field, Registered Nurses (RNs) gain experience by working with various patient groups. After gaining that experience, some nurses advance their careers by becoming specialized in a particular healthcare field or patient category. Nursing specializations can range from pediatric and geriatric care to oncology, mental health, […]

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How to Become a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

Duties, Requirements, Certifications, Job Outlook, and Salary Registered Nurses (RN) can choose what they’d like to do with their careers after they’ve earned their certification. There are several nursing specialties to choose from, all with their job responsibilities, work environments, perks, and unique professional development opportunities. Each of these specialties requires different levels of education, […]

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12 Signs You Have What It Takes to Become a Nurse

The Traits & Characteristics for a Successful Nursing Career Working as a nurse is a rewarding career, but it isn’t necessarily easy. Nursing school can be demanding, and nurses frequently face stressful situations and high-consequence decisions. Many prospective nursing students ask themselves big questions: Do I have what it takes to be a nurse? Am I […]

The 12 Highest Paid Nursing Jobs in 2019

The 16 Highest Paid Nursing Jobs in 2023

Discover the Requirements, Salary, and Job Outlook of the Best Paying Nursing Careers Highest Paid Nursing Jobs: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist – $206,000 Neonatal Nurse Practitioner – $135,000 General Nurse Practitioner – $125,000 Cardiac Nurse Practitioner – $124,000 Orthopedic Nurse Practitioner – $123,000 Oncology Nurse Practitioner – $123,000 Pain Management Nurse – $123,000 Nurse Midwife […]

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The Great Resignation: Tackling the Nursing Shortage Crisis

Causes, Consequences, and Potential Solutions From ICUs to maternity wards and everywhere in between, registered nurses are the backbone of the healthcare system, with nearly 4.2 million registered nurses working nationwide. However, the need for nurses is rapidly outpacing the number of new nurses entering the workforce across the U.S. and throughout the world. Recent projections from […]

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Top 15 Gift Ideas for Nurses

Hand-Picked Gifts for Nurses & Nursing Students Nurses are some of the hardest-working people in the world, and they deserve to be recognized for it! Choosing a thoughtful gift for the nurse (or nursing student) in your life is a great way to show them you care about their career, goals, and challenges. From self-care […]