Think about the last time you were sick or injured. Did you visit your school nurse? Or, maybe you were treated by a nurse at your doctor's office?
No matter where they are, nurses work as caregivers. They have an important job and they're needed in all types of settings. In fact, some nurses even travel the world to provide help.
As you make your way through school, you're bound to hear, "what do you want to be when you grow up?" Could "nurse" be your answer?
If you've always wanted to make a difference, this career path provides that opportunity. If you want variety and the chance to form strong bonds with others, nursing offers both. Each day is guaranteed to be different and you'll benefit from the relationships you create with your colleagues.
As you think about what you'll do after high school, use this comprehensive nursing guide as a resource. It includes information on nursing degrees, careers and salaries. It explains which steps you need to take to pursue specific nursing paths. Unlike some careers, there isn't one way to becoming a nurse. From short diploma programs at your community college to master's degrees, nursing school is the perfect fit for students of all backgrounds.
Visit Learn How To Become's Nursing Programs & Careers page for detailed information about nursing careers and degrees.
The guide begins with a comprehensive view of the larger nursing landscape, and then dives deeper into the field's many specializations, including registered nurses, licensed practical and vocational nurses, nurse practitioners, neonatal nurses and more. The new guide was researched and written by Marijke Durning, a nurse educator, administrator, and former clinical nurse with years of medical education and experience.
