Are you an RN with a sense of adventure? A career as a Travel Nurse could be the perfect blend of nursing and exploration. Travel nurses are registered nurses who take short-term assignments across cities, states, or even countries to fill staffing gaps. They enjoy competitive pay, flexibility in scheduling, and the thrill of new … Read more
The Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) is an advanced practice nursing role focused on improving patient outcomes and healthcare delivery. CNSs are in high demand across the United States. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), overall employment of advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) – a category that includes CNSs – is projected to … Read more
Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) are registered nurses with advanced education and clinical training that prepare them for expanded roles in healthcare.
Becoming a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in the United States is a rewarding career path with quick entry, meaningful patient impact, and strong job security. CNAs spend their days providing hands-on care – from bathing and feeding to measuring vital signs – under the supervision of nurses. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports … Read more
Assessing pulse rate is a fundamental component of vital sign monitoring and provides valuable information about a patient’s cardiovascular health. The pulse reflects the heart’s ability to pump blood effectively through the arteries and can indicate changes in heart rate, rhythm, and strength. Accurate pulse assessment is essential for detecting abnormalities such as tachycardia, bradycardia, … Read more
Monitoring respirations and respiratory rate is an essential part of evaluating a patient’s cardiopulmonary function. Respiration reflects how effectively the body exchanges oxygen and carbon dioxide, and deviations from normal patterns can signal underlying respiratory, cardiac, or neurological issues. Because breathing is primarily an involuntary process, careful observation is necessary to avoid alerting the patient … Read more
Nursing bridge programs offer a fast-track route for healthcare professionals who want to climb the career ladder without repeating coursework they already mastered. By awarding credit for hands-on experience, these pathways let a licensed practical nurse vault to registered-nurse status—or an associate-prepared RN earn a bachelor’s or even a master’s—often in half the time of … Read more
A Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)—called a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) in some states—is a healthcare professional who provides basic nursing care under the supervision of registered nurses (RNs) and physicians.
Nurse educators, also known as nursing instructors, are registered nurses who train and mentor future nurses—playing a vital role in addressing the growing nursing workforce shortage.
This article explores why joining a nursing organization can benefit your nursing career, highlights top U.S. and global nursing organizations, discusses pros and cons of membership (including costs), and helps you decide if joining an organization is worth it for you.
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