Articles for Nurses

How much do travel RN jobs pay? The typical rate paid to travel RNs is in the range of $30 to $40 per hour, however this is by no means a rule. Just as with standard nursing jobs, the salary of a travel RN will be affected by the region where they are hired and the size of the medical facility. Other factors which affect salary include the length of the job and the specialty and work experience of the applicant. Generally, travel nurses are paid a certain amount per hour and are also provided with housing during their stay …

Specialties by health condition include: intellectual and developmental disabilities addictions oncology HIV/AIDS diabetes management genetics wound, ostomy and incontinence Specialties by organ or body system include: gynecology opthalmic cardiovascular neuroscience dermatology gastroenterology nephrology orthopedic otorhinolaryngology urology respiratory Specialties by population: neonatology pediatrics gerontology geriatrics Jobs requiring little or no patient care You may decide that floor or patient-care nursing isn’t for you, or if you have had an injury, you may no longer be able to perform some of the physically taxing duties required of a floor nurse. Whatever the reason, there are a number of job options available to …

If you choose to enter a nursing career, then you will embark on a rewarding journey. Many people become registered nurses because they feel a calling to help their fellow men and women become happier and healthier.  Indeed, helping just one person live a higher quality life due to your service is an unmatched experience.  However, like any career, there will be pros and cons. With the highs of success will come some lows that will sometimes be difficult to cope with.  Below are the realities of a nursing career. Years of Schooling Becoming a nurse is no cake walk. …

The licensed practical nurse (LPN) or licensed vocational nurse (LVN) provides basic health care services to patients. LPN jobs include things like taking vital signs, caring for wounds, assisting with patient mobility, hygiene and feeding, cleaning equipment, collecting lab samples, educating patients on health issues, completing medical forms, and administering injections or enemas. While hospitals will continue to be the main employer of LPNs/LVNs, a significant increase is expected in the need for home health care nurses and for nurses employed by other nursing care facilities as our elderly population grows. So what does it take to become an LPN …

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While the general tasks of a registered nurse are similar to those of an LPN/LVN and may be common across most nursing specialties, the specifics are really dependent on the specialty itself. Below, you will find an overview of a typical RN job description, as well as categories of jobs and RN specialties within those categories. If you are interesting in pursuing a career as an RN, or in advancing your career, it is wise to start thinking about what specialties might be right for you, as well educating yourself on the expected salary and outlook of future RN jobs. …

While being an RN can be very fulfilling in and of itself, some find themselves driven to gain expertise in more specialized areas and are ready to take on added responsibility in providing more independent health care to patients. These individuals may consider pursuing a career as one of the four following types of advanced practice nurses: nurse anesthetists nurse midwives clinical nurse specialists nurse practitioners Education requirements to become an advanced practice nurse To become an advanced practice nurse, a master’s degree is a must. If you already have your bachelor of science in nursing, a master’s degree will …

A career in nursing can be both challenging and fulfilling. Our nurses are our “front line” of patient care, providing the minute-to-minute medical and emotional care that patients need, and bridging the communication gap between patient and doctor. If you are interested in pursuing a career in nursing, you should familiarize yourself with the process of how to become a registered nurse. Depending on your commitment to education, and on whether you are interested in a nursing specialty and higher education, there are a number of paths you can follow to become a nurse. Educational Requirements There are three standard …

Contact information for each U.S. State Board of Nursing is listed below, alphabetically by state.: …