How to Become a Nurse:
Your Nursing Career Guide

Nursing is a unique field in that several levels of education can lead to the same Registered Nurse license. 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! ✨While an associate’s degree in nursing (ADN) is the base level of education that will allow you to sit for your boards, more and more nurses are choo ...

If you are a seasoned nurse of 10 years or more, you likely remember a time in your career before social media exploded onto the scene and became such an integral part of the world we live in. Whether you are 18 or 78, you likely know several people who use social media as a way to stay connected to the world. With websites such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Tumblr available for easy access on smart phones, nurses nowadays are more connected ...

Overview The U.S. Commerce Department’s Bureau of Economic Analysis recently announced that health care spending rose by 9.9% in the first quarter of 2014 -the largest quarterly increase in more than 30 years. It subsequently tapered off to register an increase of 5.5% for the whole of 2014, compared to 2.9% for 2013. You’re reading one of our “Nursing Career Guide” articles. Need to practice for your upcoming exam? Take ...

From Nurse Ingrid’s Notebook“In all my years running a homecare agency, I can perhaps count less than a dozen times when the person doing the shopping actually came around to investigate us in person. That is to say that for the most part, choosing and hiring a homecare agency happens over the phone. Narrow down your search to two or three agencies that are local to you, and follow my guidelines for a more confident approach”, says Nurse Ingrid ...

With literally thousands of options at your fingertips, it can feel impossible to decide where to take your next travel assignment. We have taken time to compile a list of what we believe are the top ten coolest destinations to consider. 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! ✨10 Great Places to Go to As ...

One of the many benefits of being a Registered Nurse is the ability to shape your career to fit your interests. Your license allows you to develop your own path over time. As health care continues to change, so do exciting nursing opportunities, including choosing to specialize in a niche of medicine. You’re reading one of our “Nursing Career Guide” articles. Need to practice for your upcoming exam? Take our free NCLEX practice t ...

Travel nursing is one of the most unique opportunities within the nursing profession. There are few other positions where you can uproot yourself from your hometown and explore new and exotic locations while still making a livable wage. While the benefits of travel nursing are exciting, experienced travel nurses will tell you that there is a lot of planning that goes into the process. Jennifer, a relatively new travel nurse currently on assignment ...

Nurses are exceptionally busy on the job. There is no doubt that they are continuously on the move with few breaks for basic self-care. Many nurses are guilty of skipping meals altogether if the shift dictates that there is not enough time to stop and eat a nutritious lunch. Naturally skipping or skimping on meals takes a major toll on overall health, energy level and ability to think clearly. Ideally, a nurse should never sacrifice their mealtim ...

Every day, healthcare professionals encounter clients struggling with addiction, also called substance abuse disorder. Because nurses are often the “front line” in providing care and education for these clients, it’s important to learn about addiction: what it is, who’s at risk, and what to look for.What is addiction? The American Psychiatric Association defines addiction as “a complex condition, a brain disease that is manifested by com ...