With 2.6 million jobs and counting, the career path of the registered nurse (RN) can take a whole host of paths in the medical field. With hiring opportunities in hospitals, doctor’s offices, nursing homes, labs, clinics, specialty care facilities, and more, becoming an RN can be as rewarding as the nurse or student themselves dictates. However, with loads of different careers from licensed practical nurse to nurse practitioner available and in demand, which is the best for you?
To help those considering a move into the world of the registered nurse, we have gathered the below 25 reasons to become an RN. They include many statistics, figures, and even words of wisdom from registered nurses themselves on the subject. So whether you’re looking for an anecdote or just some serious salary information, they are all contained below. [click to continue…]
Television has not been kind to nurses in general, although television series about health are rampant. Many shows, such as House and Grey’s Anatomy, basically ignore the nursing profession and what nurses bring to patient health care. And, in many cases, nurses are portrayed as sexy, young and limited or as ugly, violent and deadly when the reality is that many facilities and doctors or surgeons could not operate (no pun intended) without a nurse as a partner in patient healthcare. [click to continue…]
As you embark on your career as a registered nurse, it can be helpful to have access to information that can help you become a better care provider. Nurses are often with their patients more than doctors are, and they have a real chance to make a difference in the lives of their patients. One of the best things you can do as a nurse is stay current on what is happening, and continue to grow your knowledge.
If you are looking to increase your knowledge as a nurse, you can do so by using online resources to continue learning. There are a number of great resources that can provide you with knowledge and support. Here are 40 great online libraries and resource collections to help you improve yourself as a nurse:
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The blogosphere is filled with commercial diet and nutrition sites, and sometimes it is difficult to weed through these blogs to find the real gems. In this list of the top 50 blogs every dietitian should read, you’ll find registered dietitians, nutritionists and news and information from highly-regarded individuals and institutions. These blogs can help any health professional guide and treat patients in a logical and healthy manner. [click to continue…]
