Nursing Careers
Reach your career goals with the right nursing certification or degree program. Explore different steps you can take to further your education.
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Critical Care Nurse Career Overview
April 9, 2021 | NurseJournal Staff
Critical care nurses provide some of the most specialized and skilled care in healthcare. Look through this page to see what exactly they do and how to become one.
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Operating Room Nurse Career Overview
April 19, 2021 | Ann Feeney
Learn about operating room (OR) nurse jobs, how to become an OR nurse, and expectations for OR nurse salaries.
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Hospice Nurse Career Overview
April 19, 2021 | Staff Writers
Read below to learn about hospice nurse jobs, how to become a hospice nurse, and typical hospice nurse salaries.
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Nurse Researcher Career Overview
March 24, 2021 | Ann Feeney
This guide provides information on nurse researcher responsibilities, career pathways, and salaries. Learn how to advance nursing through nursing research.
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Telehealth Nurse Career Overview
April 19, 2021 | Staff Writers
Is telehealth nursing for you? Learn about telehealth nurse jobs, education requirements, and certification processes.
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Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Career Overview
March 22, 2021 | NurseJournal Staff
Interested in a career working with newborns? Learn about neonatal nurse practitioner roles, including how to become a neonatal nurse practitioner, salary expectations, and job duties.
Explore Degrees
Entry-Level Nursing Careers
There are many degree paths available to students who wish to secure an entry-level nursing position. These include nursing assistant training programs, associate degree in nursing, and bachelor of science in nursing degrees. The following links can help you explore the next steps in your nursing career.
Advanced Practice Nursing
Becoming an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) requires at least a master of science in nursing degree. The links below detail what it takes to become an advanced practice registered nurse.
Specialized Nursing Careers
Nurses can also specialize in a specific nursing field, such as informatics, where they implement information technology to conduct research and review data. The links provided detail the different specialized nursing careers.
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Medical Assistant Career Overview
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