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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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...

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Entry-Level Nursing Careers
Advanced Practice Nursing
Specialized Nursing Careers

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.

How to Become a Registered Nurse (RN)

February 8, 2021

LPN and LVN Nursing Requirements

February 8, 2021

What is a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)?

February 8, 2021

How to Get CNA Training

February 8, 2021

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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.

How to Become a Nurse Practitioner (NP)

January 28, 2021

Career Path to Certified Nurse Midwives (CNMs)

January 5, 2021

How to Become a CRNA

January 5, 2021

Requirements to Become A Clinical Nurse Specialist

February 8, 2021

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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.