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The nursing profession offers abundant opportunities for career advancement. Although a bachelor’s degree is not typically required for entry-level nursing positions, many nurses choose to further their education in pursuit of advanced career options. This commitment to lifelong learning ensures continuous growth and professional development within the field. Numerous nursing professionals embark on their advanced…

Veterans and military members can select from many financial aid options to fund their education. In 2018, 893.725 veterans, their dependents and families received educational aid. Many nursing scholarships are available for the public. Veterans pursue nursing careers for many different reasons. They may want to serve others in the future, have had positive experiences working with nurses…

Postpartum Nurses: Essential Care Providers and Their Evolving Role Postpartum nurses play an integral role in ensuring the health and well-being of both newborns and mothers immediately following childbirth. These specialized nurses are responsible for monitoring the vital signs of the mother and baby, assessing for any potential complications, offering essential education to both parents,…

Health informatics is a growing field, driven by the increasing use of technology. Learn about the highest-paying undergraduate and graduate health informatics jobs. Are you ready to earn your online nursing degree? Credit: Hiraman / E+ / Getty Images Health informatics is a multidisciplinary field that uses information technology to improve healthcare. Informatics specialists, or…

Historically, men have not entered the nursing profession to the extent that women have. Women make up more than 85% of the registered nurse and nurse practitioner workforce. The relative dearth of male nurses may be traceable to gender stereotypes or stigmas. In fact, men were barred from attending nursing schools in the 1850s, which…