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 Nov
- California State PTA Continuing Education Scholarship for School Nurses Award amount: $500
- Lydia's Professional Uniforms/AACN Excellence in Academics Nursing Scholarship Award amount: $2,500
- WOCN Society Accredited Nursing Education Scholarships Award amount: Varies
- WOCN Society Advanced Education Scholarship Program Award amount: Varies
- Marie Rooney Nursing Scholarship Award amount: $500 - $1,000
- Robert F. Morris Sr. Business Scholarship Award amount: NA
- National Merit/National Achievement/National Hispanic Scholarship for Kansas Residents Award amount: NA
- Airbus Leadership Grant Award amount: NA
- Midwest Student Exchange Program Award amount: NA
- International Tuition Award Award amount: NA
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Lactation Consultant
A lactation consultant nurse is a nurse that specializes in the clinical
management of lactation and breastfeeding. Lactation consultants are
specialists in training mothers how to breastfeed their babies. The lactation
consultant provides the majority of breastfeeding education during the
postpartum period but may begin their consultation and education during a
woman’s pregnancy. A lactation consultant provides breastfeeding support,
assists with lactation care, and educates patients to overcome obstacles and
concerns with breastfeeding.
A lactation consultant can work in many different settings like postpartum
hospital units, freestanding birth centers, pediatric offices, and public
health clinics. Some lactation consultants choose to work independently in
private practice. Lactation consultan...