Nursing

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) estimates that the aging population in the United States will lead to the creation of an estimated 1.6 million new eldercare-related jobs by 2024. According to the BLS,...

Although nursing is typically seen as a predominantly female profession, a new study from the U.S. Census Bureau found the percentage of male nurses tripled between the years 1970 and 2011, and is still...

Nursing is a unique field with countless areas of focus and specializations. The flexibility to work in multiple areas of medicine is one of the draws to the position, which currently employs more than...

You’ve made it through years of classes and clinical training, late night cramming and high anxiety testing, but there is one more large hill to climb before becoming a registered nurse—the National Council Licensure...

If you've ever had the misfortune of spending some time in the hospital, you may know first hand how important nurses can be. When you’re feeling anxious, scared and sick, the care and compassion of...

Nurse-led initiatives in Indiana saved their organizations more than $5.2 million while improving patient outcomes, according to preliminary results from a 16-month training program launched in 2012 by the Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN). The...

Public health nurses work to limit the spread of disease by coordinating advanced patient care and providing education to the public about diseases and health conditions. Typical Job Responsibilities Responsibilities for a public health nurse (PHN)...

A career as a registered nurse can offer the perfect combination of good pay, robust employment prospects and great personal satisfaction. Each day, millions of registered nurses (RNs) across the country and around the...

Becoming a nurse educator requires a high level of education and practical expertise in the nursing field. Nurse educators play a vital role in the healthcare system, training the next generation of nurses to...

From prenatal to postpartum care, midwives have long been experts on bringing children into the world. Their place in the delivery room, however, has been a topic of debate between doctors and the midwives...