Updated 6/23/2021 Nurse Practitioners earn a higher salary, have more responsibility and more career opportunities than many other types of nurses. This guide will cover what a nurse practitioner does, …

One of the most fulfilling and lucrative nursing specialties to consider pursuing is that of a Certified Nurse-Midwife. If you're someone with a strong interest in women's gynecological health, prenatal …

Nurses who are eager to move on to an advanced degree and treat the full range of patient populations, from infants to the elderly, are ideal candidates to become Family …

Updated 6/23/2021 If you’re a Registered Nurse (RN) looking for more autonomy working with patients in an operating room, intensive care unit, or surgical facility, then becoming a Certified Registered …

Updated 7/22/2021 A clinical nurse specialist (CNS) is a type of Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) that's completed a graduate-level education and clinical training. Like nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists …

Many nurses have a longterm career goal of becoming a nurse practitioner, but what kind of nurse practitioner to become is a decision every nurse has to make. In this …

Though it is hard to imagine, just sixty years ago emergency rooms only existed to provide care for true emergencies and were staffed by doctors and nurses who were willing …

By: Kathleen Gaines, MSN, BA, RN, CBC For many nurses, becoming a nurse practitioner is the ultimate career goal. But with so many different speciality options, deciding what kind of …

The role of a Clinical Nurse Leader is a relatively new one for the nursing profession. It was developed in 2003 as part of a collaborative effort between the American …

A career as a Nurse Manager carries a great deal of responsibility but can be extremely rewarding. The role of a Nurse Manager, also known as a Nurse Administrator, can …

Updated 6/28/2021 Considering a career as an Aesthetic Nurse Practitioner? You’re not alone! The generous salary, regular hours and comparably less stress than many other nursing specialties make it a …

Nurse Practitioners deliver advanced care to a variety of patients in clinical settings. According to the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), NPs work “autonomously and in collaboration with healthcare …

By: Kathleen Gaines MSN, BA, RN, CBC Looking for a nursing career that’s not at the bedside? Becoming a Director of Nursing could be the right path for you! Nursing …

By: Kathleen Gaines MSN, BA, RN, CBC The American Cancer Society estimates in 2021 there will be 1.9 million new cancer cases diagnosed and 608,570 cancer deaths in the United …

By: Kathleen Gaines, MSN, BA, RN, CBC An Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner is an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse that specializes in the care of adults from adolescence through old age. They …

Pediatric Nurse Practitioners are Advanced Practice Registered Nurses whose sole focus lies in treating children from infancy through the time they become adults. They provide care and education to parents …

By: Kathleen Gaines, MSN, BA, RN, CBC A Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) is a top-level, nonclinical, administrative position within a healthcare system. While CNOs no longer work at the bedside, …

Updated 6/27/2021 By: Kathleen Gaines, MSN, BA, RN, CBC Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners also known as Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (PMHNPs) are Advanced Practice Registered Nurses that specialize in the …

In addition to being professionally and emotionally gratifying, becoming a nurse practitioner provides the security of knowing you’ve chosen a career that has tremendous job security and is also financially …

Medically reviewed by Chaunie Brusie, BSN, RN on September 14, 2021 If you're considering becoming a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, salary likely has something do with your choice. Nurse anesthetist …