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Guide to Ambulatory Care Nursing – Duties + Salary
February 8, 2021 | NurseJournal Staff
Professional ambulatory care nursing is a highly complex specialty where you will care for patients in environments that are not in hospitals. The main focus is in management of pain and general health education for patients who have chronic illnesses and injuries. However, if you were to ask many acute care nurses if they have […]
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How To Become An Emergency Trauma Nurse
March 10, 2021 | Staff Writers
Trauma nurses admit and treat patients who are entering emergency units, or who are in need of emergency assistance. They are trained to work quickly and efficiently with little time...
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Trauma Nurse Careers and Salary Outlook
March 10, 2021 | Ndidi Susan Emeagwali
Trauma is a leading cause of death in the United States. About 79,000 people age 45 and younger die each year from traumatic injuries. Trauma nurses play a key role...
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Requirements to Become A Travel Nurse
April 8, 2021 | Staff Writers
Many people would love to have a job that pays well and that allows them to see more of the country or maybe even the world. A job that ticks...
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Missionary Nursing + Salary & Career Outlook
January 5, 2021 | Staff Writers
A missionary nurse has received specialized training in order to meet the physical and spiritual needs of patients in different countries, usually where healthcare provision is very poor. Missionary nurses...
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Travel Nurse Careers and Salary Outlook
April 2, 2021 | Rachel Schneider
Nurses who enjoy adapting to different work environments and traveling to new places can consider pursuing careers as travel nurses. This page highlights how to become a travel nurse, including...
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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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