Nursing Career Guide
Nursing is a great career. Nurses are there when a baby takes its first breath and when an elderly patient takes their last. No other profession offers so much diversity and opportunity. Explore the endless possibilities of a nursing career, education requirements, and earning potential.
Nursing Programs
Whether you are a recent high school graduate or an adult who plans to return to school, there are nursing programs that are right for you. Once you decide on the type of nursing degree you want to pursue, use our nursing programs database to find schools that will help you earn your degree.
Scholarships Database
Nursing school is not cheap. An entry-level nursing degree, such as an ADN, costs between $10,000 and $50,000. Luckily, state and federal governments provide grants and loans that can be used to finance your education. Start by applying to FAFSA, and use our scholarships database to look for additional funding.
Scholarships with Deadlines in Apr
- Past Presidents Parley Nursing Scholarship Award amount: $2,000
- Past Presidents Parley Nurses Training Scholarship Award amount: Varies
- Nurses Scholarship - American Legion Auxiliary Department of virginia Award amount: Varies
- American School Health Association(ASHA) Nursing Scholarship Award amount: $1,000
- M.D. "Jack" Murphy Memorial Nurses Training Scholarship Award amount: $750
- Barbara Rhomberg Excellence in Nursing Scholarship Award amount: $1,000
- Bethesda’s Developmental Disabilities Scholarship for Lutheran Nursing Students Award amount: $3,000
- Common Knowledge Scholarship Foundation National Collage Nursing Scholarship Award amount: $250 to $2,500
- Cynthia J. Hickman “Pay It Forward†Nursing Scholarship Award amount: $500-$2,000
- Dr. Hilda Richards Scholarship Award amount: $1,000 - $2,000
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Palliative Nurse Practitioner
Palliative nurse practitioners are advanced practice nurses who treat patients with life threatening illnesses. They assess patient needs and diagnose health challenges. Palliative care nurse practitioners are skilled clinicians who are knowledgeable about a wide range of medical conditions. They provide emotional support to patients and family members facing devastating diagnoses.
Palliative care nurse practitioners provide primary care services to patients who have terminal diagnoses. They work in a variety of settings. Palliative care nurse practitioners provide services in hospitals, medical offices, patient homes and, inpatient hospice facilities. They assess, and treat symptoms to promoting maximum level of wellness and independence for patients with terminal illnesses. They prescribe medications within the scope of practice for their jurisdiction. Specific roles vary with jurisdiction a...