Nursing Careers
Find everything you need to know about becoming a nurse or advancing your nursing career with our career guide series.
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Advanced Practice Nursing
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Career Overview
August 1, 2023
Learn about advanced practice registered nurse jobs, roles, salaries, and requirements.
Nurse Practitioner Career Overview
November 6, 2023
Find out about nurse practitioner careers, including responsibilities, pros and cons, and compensation. Learn more about a fast-growing career with an average salary over $100K.
How to Become a Nurse Practitioner
September 21, 2023
Highly trained nurse practitioners are in demand and earn top pay. This guide explains how to become an NP, including nurse practitioner school requirements.
How Much Does a Nurse Practitioner Make?
October 3, 2023
This guide covers what you need to know about nurse practitioner salaries, including average NP salary and variations based on practice area, education, and geography.
Become a Nurse Practitioner: How to Go From RN to NP
December 6, 2022
Advancing from an RN to an NP can increase your earning potential and career prospects. Learn how to transition from an RN to a nurse practitioner.
Certified Nurse Midwife Career Overview
May 15, 2023
Interested in a career as a certified nurse midwife? Use this guide to find out what it takes to become a nurse midwife. Learn about career opportunities and salary ranges.
How to Become a Nurse Midwife
November 23, 2022
Use this guide to learn how to become a midwife. Explore educational pathways, certification and licensing requirements, and earning potential.
How Much Do Nurse Midwives Make?
October 10, 2023
Interested in becoming a certified nurse midwife? This guide explains everything you need to know about CNM salaries, including how location, work setting, and experience affect pay.
What Is a CRNA?
May 15, 2023
CRNAs are advanced practice nurses who administer anesthesia and work at the pinnacle of nurse earning power. Let’s unpack the awesome specialty of the CRNA.
How to Become a Nurse Anesthetist
February 23, 2024
Nurse anesthetists play a critical role in our healthcare system. Learn how to become a nurse anesthetist and what to expect in this career.
How Much Do Nurse Anesthetists Make? A Complete Guide
August 30, 2023
Nurse anesthetists are top earners in the nursing field. Learn more about CRNAs and their salary potential across states and experience levels.
Clinical Nurse Specialist Career Overview
October 2, 2023
Clinical nurse specialists fill a variety of roles, including educators, advisors, practitioners, researchers, and leaders. Read on to learn more about clinical nurse specialist jobs and education.
How to Become a Clinical Nurse Specialist
April 26, 2022
Clinical nurse specialists are in high demand. Learn how to become a clinical nurse and how to choose the right CNS specialization for you.
Clinical Nurse Specialist Salary Guide
May 11, 2022
Clinical nurse specialists earn high annual salaries consistent with other advanced practice nurse roles. Read on to learn about top-paying states and projected employment growth.
Meet a Psych Nurse
Considering a specialty in mental health or psychiatry? We sat down with Modupe Mary Okonofua, DNP, PMHNP-BC, FNP-C, MBA, to learn more about her role and what it takes to work as a psychiatric nurse practitioner. See more of our Meet & Greet series on our YouTube channel.