How to Become a Nurse:
Your Nursing Career Guide

No matter where you are in your nursing career, consider yourself on the front line of the COVID-19 battle. That’s because nursing is considered the most honest and ethical profession. For the 19th year in a row, Gallup poll results put nurses in the Number One spot; 89% of Americans feel that nurses rank highest of 15 occupations in their honesty and ethics. (As a comparison, physicians have a 77% rating and pharmacists have a 71% rating.) ...

Studying for your NCLEX can be stressful. Your future career as a nurse depends on passing the licensure examination. What are some ways to be confident on your Test Day? You’re reading one of our “Nursing Career Guide” articles. Need to practice for your upcoming exam? Have a look at our free NCLEX practice questions -- no registration required! ✨

What Nurses Should Know About Shift Work Sleep Disorder During their careers, most nurses will work outside the “standard” hours of 7:00 am to 6:00 pm. With 12-hour shifts, flexible and rotating schedules, on-call duties, and job sharing, nurses and other health care professionals are at risk for developing Shift Work Sleep Disorders (SWSD). You’re reading one of our “Nursing Career Guide” articles. Need to practice ...

Every new nurse dreads making a mistake. Any experienced nurse will tell you: It’s not “if” but “when.” Mistakes happen in every part of life. We miscalculate how much money is in our bank account and we overspend. We don’t notice the car in front of us has stopped suddenly and we cause a fender-bender. We forget about the birthday cake in the oven until the smoke alarm reminds us. Our careers are no differ ...

You don’t need a holiday, birthday, or Nurses’ Week to gift your favorite nurse, nursing student…or even yourself! Always on the front line of healthcare, nurses serve tirelessly. Because they often put others before themselves, why not show them how much they’re valued? You’re reading one of our “Nursing Career Guide” articles. Need to practice for your upcoming exam? Take our free NCLEX practice test -- ...

There are many types of nurses and nurse specializations possible, which is why nursing will always be such a promising profession. Not all nurses need high level degrees however, there are lots of options the further you progress with your education. You’re reading one of our “Nursing Career Guide” articles. Need to practice for your upcoming exam? Take our free NCLEX practice test -- no registration required! ✨In ...

“Am I too old to become a nurse?” We hear that a lot here at Nurse Plus. The good news: NO! It’s never too late to follow your dream or reinvent yourself. Remember the Chinese proverb: “The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now.” You’re reading one of our “Nursing Career Guide” articles. Need to practice for your upcoming exam? Have a look at our free NCLEX p ...

What do you need to know when preparing for your NCLEX-PN? How can you pass the first time? What’s the best way to study? Is there a study guide? Are there any special tips? You’re reading one of our “Nursing Career Guide” articles. Need to practice for your upcoming exam? Have a look at our free NCLEX practice questions -- no registration required! ✨Relax! We have a few answers to these questions. Let’s g ...

Studying for the NCLEX? Passing your state boards is the final step to becoming a licensed nursing professional. As you prepare to sit for your exam, it’s helpful to learn to “speak NCLEX.” The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) uses consistent language and terms throughout the test. You’ll want to become familiar with them, so you’re more confident about the questions. NCSBN states, “The exa ...