Nursing Careers

Find everything you need to know about becoming a nurse or advancing your nursing career with our career guide series.

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15 Nursing Jobs That Take Place Away from the Bedside
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15 Nursing Jobs That Take Place Away from the Bedside

By Gayle Morris, MSN

October 15, 2026

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Career Overviews

Learn about a variety of nursing careers and the next steps to take to reach your goals.

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Find out exactly what it takes to work as a nurse, from required education to career outlooks.

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Salary Guides

Explore how different specializations, locations, and degree levels affect nurse salaries.

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Begin Your Nursing Career

The Best Paramedic-to-RN Bridge Programs

The Best Paramedic-to-RN Bridge Programs

By Genevieve Carlton, Ph.D.

October 14, 2026

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How to Become a Registered Nurse

By Genevieve Carlton, Ph.D.

October 14, 2026

Should I Become an LPN or a CNA?

Should I Become an LPN or a CNA?

By Maura Deering, J.D.

October 8, 2026

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Medical Assistant Salary Guide

By Maura Deering, J.D.

October 8, 2026

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How to Become a Medical Assistant

By Genevieve Carlton, Ph.D.

October 8, 2026

Guide to Entry-Level Nursing

Guide to Entry-Level Nursing

By Maura Deering, J.D.

October 8, 2026

What Is a Medical Assistant?

What Is a Medical Assistant?

By Maura Deering, J.D.

October 8, 2026

Home nurse helping patient with medication

What Is a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)?

By Rebecca Munday

October 8, 2026

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Nursing Specializations

Public health RN helping patient in her home

How to Become a Public Health Nurse

By Genevieve Carlton, Ph.D.

October 15, 2026

Nurse Practitioner Practice Authority: A State-by-State Guide

Nurse Practitioner Practice Authority: A State-by-State Guide

By Ann Feeney

October 15, 2026

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NP vs Doctor: Differences Between a Nurse Practitioner and a Physician

By Genevieve Carlton, Ph.D.

October 14, 2026

Doctor working on a prescription

Can Nurse Practitioners Prescribe Medication?

By Joelle Y. Jean, FNP-C, BSN, RN

October 14, 2026

Medical practitioners wearing face masks while standing together in a hospital

What Are the Pros and Cons of Joining a Nursing Union?

By Ann Feeney

October 14, 2026

Neonatal nurse checking newborn's heartbeat

How to Become a Neonatal Nurse

By Morganne Skinner, RN

October 14, 2026

What is a Labor and Delivery Nurse?

What is a Labor and Delivery Nurse?

By Sherry Christiansen

October 14, 2026

RN coder reviewing documents

How to Become an RN Coder

By Genevieve Carlton, Ph.D.

October 14, 2026

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Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Career Options

Senior Black female psychiatrist asks a female patient questions about her mental health during a therapy session.

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner vs. Psychiatrist: What’s the Difference?

By Gayle Morris, MSN

October 14, 2026

Nurse Practitioner Salary and Career Overview

Nurse Practitioner Salary and Career Overview

By Ayana Dunn, RN

October 14, 2026

Male nurse standing outside of a hospital

How to Become a Nurse Practitioner

By Genevieve Carlton, Ph.D.

October 8, 2026

The Best Online Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Programs

The Best Online Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Programs

By Sherry Christiansen

October 8, 2026

A nurse embraces a young patient.

How to Become an APRN

By Charmaine Robinson, MSN-Ed, RN

October 8, 2026

How to Become a Clinical Nurse Specialist

How to Become a Clinical Nurse Specialist

By Ann Feeney

October 8, 2026

How Much Do Nurse-Midwives Make?

How Much Do Nurse-Midwives Make?

By Kasia Kovacs

October 8, 2026

NP listening to little girls' heart with stethescope

The Top 20 Career Path Options for Nurse Practitioners

By Genevieve Carlton, Ph.D.

October 8, 2026

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