Nursing Will be the Most In-Demand Job in 2017

It’s surprising to note that not a doctor, but a nurse’s job is predicted to be the most in-demand job for the year 2017. This is attributed to a few reasons – a shortage of specialty nurses, the aging US population requiring more health care services and because about 62% of the existing nurses are […]

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What Makes a Great Nurse?

If you’re thinking of pursuing a career in nursing, it’s important to make sure you have the right characteristics to be a good nurse. Nursing is a rewarding and inspiring career, but it comes with long hours and plenty of stress. Here’s a look at just a few of the important traits that make a […]

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What Does it Take to Become a Chief Nursing Officer

Becoming a Chief Nursing Officer has an appeal to nurses who want more challenge in their careers and have good leadership skills. With the median pay being in the neighborhood of $115,726 annually, it is quite an attractive prospect. For this level of responsibility, skills and pay, if you have aspirations of becoming a Chief […]

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Nurse Salaries – Academic vs. Hospital

In the United States, the nursing profession has tremendous diversity. This fact is reflected in the range of activities, organization, responsibilities, academic preparation, educational financing, and personnel levels that the said profession has. The various responsibilities of a nurse depend on the area in which they practice. This brings about the fact that an academic […]

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Technology in the Nursing Field

Technological advancements impact the way professionals get their jobs done. Nurses in the United States also experience the same changes when technology improves. Innovation in medical software and medical devices are changing the nursing practice dramatically. This involves task management and patient care management. 

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