In the past, nurses were seen as quietly serving, like hardworking angels in clean hallways. Their voices provided comfort in the midst of machine noises. But a new generation of professionals is rewriting the narrative. Nurses are swapping scrubs for power suits, transitioning from bedside to boardroom, and challenging the notion that healthcare leadership is […]

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>>Previous: Nurse Anesthetist Salary: How Much Does a CRNA Earns?<< As a nurse anesthetist, you have the opportunity to make a real impact on patient care and work alongside other skilled medical professionals. But with so many options out there, it can be challenging to know where to find nurse anesthetist jobs and begin your […]

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Are you a recent nursing graduate looking for a job? Or someone who is looking for better job opportunities? Regardless of your situation, there are several highly trusted websites that can help you find a job. They may not be as effective as referrals, but online job-hunting is one step forward towards getting your dream […]

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CRNAs are considered one of the highest-paid nurses these days. Their average salary is at $169,450. That means that they can earn as much as $81.47 per hour. With that rate, it’s not surprising to find more and more nurses and nursing students aspiring to excel in this specialty. CRNA Salaries Based on State One […]

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Alright. You’ve just graduated from Nursing school full of hope and massive ambition. Heck, you even heard about nursing shortage and all that jazz. So here you are, feeling like an invincible nurse at the right place and at the right time. And then reality hits you: Getting a nursing job right after graduation isn’t […]

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Nurses’ work in clinical settings is physically demanding. As nurses advance in age, some feel the need to stop working 12-hour shifts and look for the best jobs for older nurses. Fortunately, there’s a wide variety of nursing professions available. To help you get started, take a look at the following job options for older […]

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Like most nurses, one of the biggest factors that can influence your career decisions is your salary. Knowing how much you can make is critical in planning your education and furthering your nursing career. It’s also important in deciding which state you should practice or even move to, if you are a veteran nurse with […]

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While all the resumes require a certain level of efficiency when writing, nursing resumes have an additional layer to work on. Nurses have to consider many professional and general resume tips. Although you might have a qualified education in nursing along with an experienced background, you will not be able to succeed unless you are […]

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In the nursing profession, burnout is extremely common. Nurses are expected to work long shifts with poor benefits and little pay. Plus, there’s also the compassion-exhaustion effect. All these things can easily add to the pressure of the emotionally draining and back-breaking work of nurses. And if you have student debt and graduate loans to […]

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If you have great leadership skills and you know what it takes to handle the nurses in your department or hospital, you may want to consider becoming a nurse manager. The role comes with a lot more responsibilities that are both challenging and rewarding. To know more about what nurse managers are and how much […]

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Passing the board exam isn’t a guarantee that you’ll have work right away. For you to actually get to work as a nurse, you have to go through a lot. You have to search for a job, send your resume and be called for an actual interview. This is where things get tricky. You see, […]

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Compared with other professions, nurses get to enjoy a higher salary. However, despite making good money, there’ll be times when you’ll need a little extra. It can be a birthday, wedding, vacation or preparation for your retirement. If you’re looking for part-time jobs for nurses, don’t feel embarrassed. Moonlighting is a practical solution to meeting […]

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Truth be told, hospice nursing is not the highest-paid among nursing specialties. In fact, some nurses who work in hospice care facilities feel that they’re underpaid, considering all the intricate nursing interventions they have to provide to their patients. However, passion plays a role in why some nurses choose to provide end-of-life care. They consider hospice […]

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Salary might not be a primary contributing factor why you decided to become a nurse, but it IS helpful in choosing the nursing sub-specialization you may want to pursue. Salary greatly differs among different nursing careers. Knowing the approximate salary scale of a sub-specialty will definitely help you make an informed decision. To get you […]

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As a nurse who worked so hard to finish your degree, pass your examinations, and earn your license, it’s critical that you look for the best opportunities that can help you get the most out of your career. This starts with finding the right place to work as a nurse. Different cities have different salary […]

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Whether you’re looking to specialize further, educate the next generation, or make a career shift, there are so many jobs for nurses outside the hospital. To help you understand your options, we’ve created this handy guide you can start using now. Why Explore Next Steps? There are so many reasons why nurses consider getting a […]

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When people think of Labor and Delivery nurses, they are probably thinking of babies and happy thoughts. But, it’s not always like that. In reality, this specialty comes with hard work, occasional heartaches and really gross things. There’ll be amniotic fluid, blood, urine and even poop! If these things didn’t make you flinch, read on […]

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If you are thinking of ending your career just because you’re leaving the military- think again. Nursing continues to be highly in-demand. In fact, between the years 2010 and 2020, the employment rate for nurses is expected to increase by as much as 26%. And being a military nurse, your unique experience puts you at […]

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If you think you know nursing, think again. The doctor’s office is not the only place you can see a nurse at work. The sky, forensic labs, and even national parks are only some of the places that nurses can practice. Want to know more? Here are five nursing careers you may have never thought […]

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The 300+ million people who call America home are a melting pot of ethnicities. The U.S. Census Bureau estimates that the number of Americans belonging to minority groups will continue to rise and by the year 2060 nearly 20 percent of Americans will be foreign-born. With such a diverse population to care for, it is […]

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It’s clear that the journey to receive your bachelor of science in nursing (BSN) degree is no easy feat, especially if you take a moment to reflect on all the prerequisites you have undertaken. Over the last four years, you exercised how to properly administer medications, insert nasogastric tubes, perform bed baths and how to […]

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Working as a nurse has its perks. You get to help people recover and you get to touch lives. However, not everything about being a nurse is great. When back pain becomes a constant experience and you start to feel burned out, it’s easy to feel tempted to just look for another job. If you’ve […]

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