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How to Become a Gerontological Nurse Practitioner

Duties, Responsibilities, Requirements, Certifications, Job Outlook, and Salary Before choosing the type of nurse you’d like to become, you should consider the patients you are most likely to treat. Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioners (AGNPs) work with a wide range of the aging population. They are also one of the highest-paid nurses in the United States. In […]

Nurse Adopts Autistic ICU Patient

Nurse Adopts Autistic ICU Patient

About Jonathan Pinkard Jonathan Pinkard was in a very bad situation. Jonathan found himself first in the emergency room, then in a bed in the ICU with a sudden health issue. He needed a heart transplant, but due to his home situation, he kept getting moved off the transplant list. A high functioning autistic, Jonathan […]

How to become an oncology nurse

How to Become a Certified Oncology Nurse

Duties, Responsibilities, Requirements, Certifications, Job Outlook, and Salary Many of us have been affected by cancer in one way or another. We may know people who were diagnosed with cancer or even through first-hand experience. For people in the medical profession, those experiences may influence their decision to specialize in oncology, a branch of medicine […]

Training Requirements for Nurses to Get Licensed

How to Become an LVN in California

The demand for competent, experienced, and passionate nurses is on the rise in the United States. As the baby-boomer population ages, the need for Vocational Nurses will likely increase. A Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) is a healthcare professional who provides patients with basic nursing care. They tend to be sick, injured, disabled, and convalescent individuals. […]

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Bay Area Nursing Jobs

The 6 Best Hospitals to Start Your Job Search Nursing school in the Bay Area can be an exciting experience. You get to learn new skills and explore a great career path in a supportive environment. Your first nursing job there will be even more exciting, as you’ll get the chance to help patients and […]

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Medical Heroes: Five Outstanding Nurses from History

If you’re interested in becoming a nurse, you are probably familiar with nurse theory and registered nursing. But do you know who introduced those concepts? Today, we’re going to give you the answers in this latest installment of the Medical Hero series. Join us for a look at five outstanding nurses from history and how […]