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Nursing Career Options
One of the great strengths of the nursing profession is the variety of career paths, specialties and work environments from which a nurse can choose. The opportunities available to nurses only continue to expand, driven by a number of trends.
Additionally, new technologies are creating new positions for nurses.
From acupuncturist nurse to wound/ostomy/continence care nurse practitioner, the new book,201 Careers in Nursing, outlines the basic job description, educational requirements and core competencies and skills needed for more than 200 different nursing roles. Read more [...]

Increase Earning Potential of Nurse
One solution is personal professional development--acquiring advanced skill sets, meeting qualifications for specialty certifications and earning advanced degrees. Nurses can also use skills they already possess as the foundation for building a business that is an extension of their nursing experience.
Nan Brown, RN, BSN, and Lil Bogdan, RN, BSN, believe nurses are particularly gifted with the skills required to increase their earning power and achieve their dreams. Read more [...]