Nursing Careers
Reach your career goals with the right nursing certification or degree program. Explore different steps you can take to further your education.
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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Charge Nurse Career Overview
October 6, 2021 | NurseJournal Staff
What does a charge nurse do and how do you become one? This career overview will cover what you need to know about the charge nurse profession, including job outlook, salary prospects, and job responsibilities.
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Medical Billing and Coding vs. Nursing
October 6, 2021 | Gayle Morris, RN, BSN, MSN
Both nursing and medical billing offer entry into the healthcare field. Before deciding, weigh these pros and cons to meet your unique needs.
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What Can You Really Do With a Nursing Informatics Degree?
October 6, 2021 | NurseJournal Staff
A degree in nursing informatics can launch you into a rewarding career that combines nursing training with information science for managing and improving patient care.
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8 Reasons to Start a Career in Medical Billing and Coding
October 6, 2021 | Nalea J. Ko
Demand for medical billing and coding specialists remains high. Medical billing and coding jobs offer many perks, including work setting flexibility and career advancement opportunities.
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How to Become an RN Coder
October 6, 2021 | Gayle Morris, RN, BSN, MSN
The job market for RN coders is growing. Check out this guide to learn about its benefits and discover how you can become an RN coder.
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What Are the Highest Paying Jobs in Health Science?
September 25, 2021 | NurseJournal Staff
Looking for a job in the health field that doesn't require going to med school? See our roundup of high-paying health science careers.
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