Nursing Careers
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The Best Online Nurse Practitioner Programs in 2021
March 23, 2021 | Staff Writers
Individuals who want to become nurse practitioners review this page to learn more about the best nurse practitioner (NP) degree and program opportunities in the discipline.
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Nurse Practitioner (NP) Salary Guide
April 2, 2021 | Janice Monti
Nurse practitioners (NPs) rank among the highest paid nurses, alongside nurse anesthetists and nurse midwives.
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What is a Registered Nurse (RN) Salary?
March 10, 2021 | Heather Mullinix
How much do nurses get paid? Learn about registered nurse salaries and the nursing job outlook with this resource.
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Family Nurse Practitioner Career Overview
March 19, 2021 | Courtney Smith-Kimble
Use this page to learn what a family nurse practitioner (FNP) is, the educational requirements to become a FNP, and how much they typically earn.
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How to Become a Nurse Practitioner (NP)
April 13, 2021 | Janice Monti
This guide explores some of the roles and responsibilities of nurse practitioners, available degree options, and licensing and certification requirements to help you launch your nursing career.
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Best Online Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) in Acute Care Programs
February 19, 2021 | NurseJournal Staff
Check out this list of the best online acute care nurse practitioner (ACNP) programs for details you need for the next steps to take in getting your master of science...
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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