Are you compassionate, caring and want to make positive impact on other people’s lives? Then a career in nursing will suit you perfectly. However, there are many different kinds of positions within the nursing field, with each requiring a specific amount training. This means you need to be clear from the beginning on which type of nursing suits you best, which… [continue reading]

There aren’t too many jobs that are as flexible as a nursing career. Due to the nursing shortage you can work practically wherever you want and whenever you want. How’s that for flexibility in a career? A nurse can also work full time, part time and take a break and come back. This is common if a nurse wants to… [continue reading]

Respiratory nursing, also known as pulmonary care nursing, is another specialty that nurses can choose to enter into. The nurses who decide that this is the career path for them will be working with patients who suffer from lung conditions. This can be anything from tuberculosis, asthma and cystic fibrosis.

There’s a wide variety of nursing specialties to embark on if you wish. There’s more than just becoming a registered nurse. After that you can try different fields that could earn you more money. If you also enjoy a particular aspect of nursing you could try that as well. This post is about telemetry nursing. Just what is a telemetry… [continue reading]

As you can see in the chart above, the annual income of a registered nurse is impressive. If some of these numbers appear too high, it’s because some nurses earn more than others. You’ll find that rookie nurses will not earn much, especially when compared to more seasoned nurses. The reason is that at most hospitals, the longer you work… [continue reading]

First, what is an entrepreneur? It’s a person who assumes the risk for a business adventure. But can a nurse be an entrepreneur? The answer is yes. A nurse can take charge of her life and become independent. She can then market her own services to various health care institutions who need someone with the knowledge and expertise that a… [continue reading]

Medical billing and administration, sometimes called medical billing and coding, is a key component of healthcare operations. Medical facilities (ie: hospitals) hire people for billing positions, collections and administrative support. But to obtain these kinds of jobs you’ll need special courses and experience in medical terminology and billing first.

Are you considering becoming a vocational nurse (also known as a licensed practical nurse)? Not to dissuade you, but LPN positions in hospitals are actually declining, even though nursing jobs are still in high demand nationwide. However there is still a demand for LPN positions in home health and long term care facilities. What is the income like for vocational… [continue reading]

There’s no shortage of nursing schools offering course-work for those who aspire to become a part of the ever-growing healthcare industry. These certified nursing schools will not only train you to become a professional nurse but many offer post graduate courses as well, to better help you develop your nursing career.

When most people hear the term “Certified Nursing Assistant” (better known as CNA), the first thing that comes to mind is a career in a nursing home. While it’s true that this is probably the industry’s biggest demand for CNAs, there are other places to use this certification. But what exactly is a CNA, and how can it work for… [continue reading]