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Top 5 Specialties That Will Propel Your Nursing Career

By Tammy McKinney, RN - November 16, 2022

Choosing a specialty is a critical career decision for nurses. High demand, opportunities for growth, and good compensation aren't guaranteed. So, we've made a list of the top 5 nursing specialties that are expected to grow in demand, pay well, and propel your healthcare career to new heights.

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Nurse Practitioner Specialties Explained

By Sarah Schulze, CPNP - December 18, 2019

When considering a career as a nurse practitioner, it is important to envision what you would most like to be doing and what population you are most interested or enjoy. Whatever your area of preference is, you may or may not need a specialty certification. But even for areas where the certification is not necessary, obtaining a specialized degree does make you the most marketable for the position and allows you to provide top of the line care and practice to the fullest extent of your education.

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Nurse Practitioner Specialties Explained

How Can Board Certification Further Your Nursing Career?

By Benjamin "Caleb" Williams RN, BA, CEN - October 11, 2019

There are several reasons that a nurse should consider pursing a professional certification. Some of the more prominent reasons include improvement in career opportunities, the ability to stand out in your specialty, and increased opportunities for professional development...

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How Can Board Certification Further Your Nursing Career?

Agency Nursing... the Good, the Bad, the Beautiful

By Tammy McKinney, RN - October 2, 2019

Agency nursing is a relatively unknown and misunderstood field that is growing in need every day. With staffing shortages abounding in medical facilities of all kinds, more and more nurses are needed to fill the void and in response more and more medical staffing agencies are popping up every day...

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Agency Nursing... the Good, the Bad, the Beautiful

A Day in the Life of a Trauma ICU Nurse

By MaryAnn DePietro - March 7, 2017

If you have ever watched a medical drama on television, you may be familiar with the scene above. But does TV provide an accurate picture of what life is like for nurses and doctors? Not exactly. Continue reading to find out what a day in the life of a trauma ICU nurse is really like.

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A Day in the Life of a Trauma ICU Nurse

Working in Critical Care Transport as a Nurse

By MaryAnn DePietro - December 1, 2015

There are a lot of different nursing specialties to consider. If you’re someone who thrives on working in a fast-paced environment and want to care for seriously ill or injured patients, working as

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Choosing Your Nursing Specialty

By MaryAnn DePietro - September 10, 2015

Eight Things to Consider before Choosing Your Nursing Specialty One of the great things about working as a nurse is the array of diverse specialties available. Whether you are interested in a fast

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Eight Things to Consider before Choosing Your Nursing Specialty

Beyond the Bedside: Why Nursing Research Is Important

By Jasmine Howard - June 16, 2015

Most people who embark on the study of nursing do so with the intention of providing patient care. Nurses are vital to the American health care system, and without their expertise and skills, millions

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Finding Your Niche – Choosing a Nursing Specialty

By Angie Best-Boss RN - May 20, 2015

From neonatal intensive care units to rural home health care, you will find nurses in a wide variety of settings. There are literally dozens of types of nursing, and each specialty boasts its own unique

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Finding Your Niche – Choosing a Nursing Specialty