Top Online Nursing Career News and Information
No matter what your goals are, there's an online nursing degree tailored to suit your lifestyle and your career needs. For great job security with excellent pay and benefits, you can become an RN with a two-year associate or four-year bachelor degree program. Or if you want to start working as soon as possible, get your foot in the door by getting an LPN degree online in as little as one year.
Online nursing degrees are also available for current nurses who want advanced credentials, which can quickly translate to better pay and job opportunities. Choose from LPN-to-BSN, RN-to-BSN, or RN-to-MSN programs. RNs can also fulfill certification requirements online. Learn more about which online nursing degree program is the right fit for you.
Betsy A. Tirado was inspired to become a nurse by the life and passion of her aunt, Betsy M. Tirado Ortiz, according to a profile in the Discovering Nursing newsletter. Read more about the Tirado family...
Paula Segebarth does not just fix injuries as a trauma nurse at Banner Good Samaritan in Phoenix, Arizona, she also teaches injury prevention. Read more about Paula Segebarth...
In a hard economy, more men are looking at jobs once considered the province of women, including nursing, according to a report from ABC news. Read more about about men in the nursing field...
Shannon Worden is not your ordinary nurse. Read more about to find out why...
Some hospitals have created a "patient navigator" position, a trained guide for patients through the often byzantine world of health care. It acknowledges that a serious diagnosis is shocking and difficult, and patients can feel overwhelmed with all they must learn to manage their disease and their treatment. Read more about the patient navigator position...
Sometimes, a nursing career can mean dressing up as the Easter bunny as a way to pass along smiles instead of medication. Read more about bringing Easter to patients...
The traveling nurses industry is reportedly on the rise and catering to people who enjoy exploring a different part of the country every three months. Read more about traveling the country...
Many states are continuing to do what they can to ease the ongoing shortage of nurses. Read more about erasing the shortage...
The current nursing shortage is expected to be a challenge whose effects are felt for decades unless action is taken to address it. Read more about nursing shortage impact...
Michigan is one of many states to announce recent steps to alleviate a nursing shortage that continues to be felt across the nation. Read more about state steps...
Two members of Congress recently introduced legislation that would help more people pursue nursing careers by providing loan assistance to those who agree to become nurse educators for a fixed period of time. Read more about nurse educators...
The nationwide nursing shortage is increasingly getting the attention of elected officials as well as industry leaders. Read more about policy concerns...
A leading nursing organization is warning that part of the nation's shortage may be due to too many qualified applicants being turned away from nursing schools. Read more about new programs resources...
A leading U.S. senator has introduced legislation aimed at combating the nationwide shortage of nurses. Read more about lawmakers intervening...
A Florida journalist is calling on her state to tackle its growing nursing shortage in light of her own recent experiences bringing her mother to a local hospital. Read more about the nursing shortage in Florida...
Hospitals are reportedly taking new steps to fight the nationwide nursing shortage by focusing more on keeping them working in the profession longer. Read more about hospitals and the nursing shortage...
A leading nursing organization is pointing out that the recently-passed economic stimulus bill contains funding that will help promote nursing education around the country. Read more about the nursing stimulus...
A Texas nursing organization is urging state lawmakers to provide $60 million to help fight a shortage of nurses. Read more about addressing the nursing shortage...
People who study for a nursing degree don't always have to wait until they've graduated to start performing helpful public services. Read more about public service in nursing...
Hiring an extra 133,000 registered nurses nationwide could lead to billions of dollars in economic benefits, according to a new study by the American Nursing Association. Read more about economic benefits of nursing...
Competition is growing tougher for spots at some nursing schools as a growing number of workers are attracted to an industry widely seen as being recession-proof. Read more about the nursing shortage...
Featured Nursing Schools
In an online nursing program at Walden University, you'll not only have the benefits of a flexible study schedule and support from dedicated faculty members, you'll also gain the knowledge, skills and confidence you'll need to start your nursing career off on the right foot. Learn more about Walden University's online nursing programs.
At Western Governors University we've created our programs for busy adults who want to advance their education without sacrificing their other responsibilities. Our online nursing programs equip you with high-level knowledge and skills that will help you succeed in your nursing career. Find out more about WGU's online nursing programs.
When you enroll in an online nursing training program at the University of Phoenix, you'll receive personal attention in small, interactive classes. You'll study at times that work for your schedule and learn from instructors with real-world experience and knowledge. Find out more about online learning at the University of Phoenix.