Becoming a nurse is one of the most challenging career paths someone can take. Yet those who make this decision often find the challenge is well worth the reward. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average salary for nurses nationwide in 2018 was $71,730 annually, with the highest average salary going to nurses…
A career in the field of nursing can be exciting and fulfilling. Nurses help patients get better. With their assistance, people who are sick will find a caring and sympathetic voice at their side. A nurse may be there to show a patient how to care for a newborn. They might be there at their…
The desire to attend nursing school is one that you share with many other eager learners. While this fact means that you can work with a dedicated and motivated cohort, it also means that you’ll encounter some competition getting into nursing school. While you do want to focus on your grades, experience and extracurricular activities…
Home to a number of widely-respected professions, the medical field is well-known for its high level of educational requirements. Intimidating as the thought of so much school can be for many young people, a clear and organized look at the education requirements can make any career easier to digest. Taking a specific look at nurses,…
First off, congratulations! You’ve successfully accomplished an amazing task. Nursing school for Registered Nurses is notoriously difficult. Pushing through and graduating is something you should always feel incredibly proud of. However, in the midst of this celebration, a new challenge quickly approaches. Simply because you graduated nursing school doesn’t mean you’re ready to stroll down…
As you undergo schooling and engulf yourself in the intense training required to become a Registered Nurse, you may think the hard part is over upon graduation. While your training program lays the foundation of your future career, the real work has yet to begin. In order to become a licensed Registered Nurse, you must…
As with any other licensed medical career, to become a LPN you must not only complete an accredited training program, but take and pass the National Council of State Boards of Nursing examination. Known as the NCLEX-PN Exam, this timed multiple-choice examination is a requirement throughout the United States to begin working as an LPN.…
Throughout the nursing industry, learning the roles and responsibilities of different titles can be confusing. Few titles undergo such confusion as the difference between LPN vs LVN. These positions, which play a vital role in the nursing team, may appear different, but are they? As you dive deeper into the various nursing positions commonly found…