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The main reason you became a nurse is probably because you wanted to help people. You wanted to care for them and improve their lives, whether that’s through medication and treatment or simply being there for them when they need care. What you might not have considered when you first decided to be a nurse and then began your training was your career progression. After all, you were going to be a nurse, and that...

Whether you want to embark on a new career in healthcare or you’re looking to branch out from your current nursing job, becoming a family nurse practitioner could be a great move for you. Family nurse practitioners are registered nurses with additional training and more experience. They are a type of advanced practice registered nurse, and people in this profession benefit from a range of perks. From the autonomy to practice independently in certain states...

Nursing is the profession that takes care of any person who has an illness, injury, or disability and ensures they are given the best quality of life possible. There are many different roles a nurse could take on to be able to fulfill their duty. Nurses work in a hospital setting where they help with medical needs, deliver babies, and attend surgeries; however, there are many other diverse roles that nurses can take on, like...

Being a nurse, your primary goal is to always give the utmost care to your patients and improve their quality of life. However, while doing this, you’ll come to realize that to further take care of them you need to gain new skills and advance your knowledge in the different aspects of your field of profession. Moreover, advancing your nursing career is also an advantage to your career goals, such as a new position, a...

If you are a registered nurse practitioner you may be considering what is the next step in your career. There are a number of continuing education courses that are available for nurse practitioners that can help them get a promotion or a new higher-paying job. Advanced Clinical Practice Specialization One option for continued education for nurse practitioners is pursuing an advanced clinical practice specialization. This type of specialization can prepare nurses to provide more comprehensive...

There are a lot of compelling reasons to pursue a career in nursing, but many people don’t know much about what it takes to do so. With so many disciplines, it can be confusing to understand what you actually need to become a nurse. The truth is that it depends, as some specialties require a graduate degree while others only require that you’re an RN and have passed your licensure exam. Fortunately, there are resources...

Being a nurse can be a difficult job. You truly need to have a passion for helping others to make it in this career. Every year, dozens of nurses lose their licenses due to various reasons. Although most nurses are undeniably wonderful people, the above fact cannot be overlooked. The threat of having your license revoked is ever-present, so you need to be well informed on what circumstances can lead to that happening. Below are...

As a travel nurse, you are usually going from state to state, city to city, and facility to facility and as a nurse, you could do and contribute in countless meaningful ways to their own communities. Do travel nurses get to pick their schedule? There are a ton of questions pertaining to travel nurses, but lucky for you, there are also a lot of different travel jobs for registered nurses that you could always choose...

Being a nurse is quite an exhilarating career choice; this high-paced career is also enriching for those who have a particular interest in healthcare. And even though nurses are pretty prone to burnout, there are effective ways to avoid this common problem, such as partaking in wellness programs, investing in self-care, and others. But with that said, avoiding burnout is definitely not your only concern; you need several essentials on you at all times to...