Nursing Career Resource Guide
A career in nursing is an exciting way to earn a living and help people at the same time. There is much to consider when looking at nursing as a career option, and there are many online resources that can provide information to help those who want a job in the nursing industry. Here are some of the best links on a career in nursing. They are designed to give users an overview of the profession and also to help them take the next step towards that nursing career.
Nursing Programs
- The Best Nursing Programs — Information on highly-rated nursing programs around the country can be found on this page.
- Training in the United States — Here is a basic article on the ways nursing programs train nurses in the United States.
- Online RN to BSN Program — A NLNAC accredited online BSN offered though Florida Hospital College.
- University of Florida College of Nursing — The University of Florida is known for its excellence in healthcare, and their College of Nursing website will give prospective nurses a feel for what will be required of them in most nursing programs.
Finding a Nursing School
- AANA Accreditation — This page enables users to find nurse anesthetist programs accredited by the American Academy of Nurse Anesthetists Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs.
- Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education — The Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education accredits nurse-midwife programs in the United States.
- CCNE Accreditation — This page will help students find nursing programs that feature Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education accreditation.
- NLNAC Accredited Programs — This page will help interested students find a nursing program accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission.
- Online Nursing Schools — This page allows users to access information on different online nursing schools and other nursing programs in the country.
Testing Requirements for Nurses
- Certified Nurse Educator Exam — Here is a page on the exam for those who want to become certified nurse educators.
- NCLEX Examinations — The NCLEX Examination is the standard entrance examination for nursing licensure in the United States.
- Prepare for the NCLEX Test — This site gives some basic information on the NCLEX test, and it has some general test preparation tests.
- Preparing for Licensure as a Registered Nurse — This site gives some tips for how to prepare for the nursing exam.
Finding a Nursing Job
- Landing a Licensed Practical Nurse Job — Future licensed practical nurses should find this information on applying for a licensed practical nurse position quite helpful.
- Nursing Jobs.org — This site allows a comprehensive search for nursing jobs all over the United States
- Nursing Jobs.us — Free registration at this website can help nurses find a job in nursing.
- Travel Nurse Across America — Travel Nurse Across Academy offers nurses the opportunity to work in the travel nurse industry.
- VA Careers — Interested parties can find nursing jobs offered in the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs on this site.
