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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Nursing Career Spotlight
What is Telephone Triage Nursing?
Telephone triage nursing is a specialty where a nurse evaluates the patient’s
medical needs over the phone. Telephone triage is available in many settings,
including telephone triage centers, doctor’s offices, hospitals, trauma and
outpatient centers, poison control centers and crisis hotlines. Telehealth
nurses often take care of patients throughout the lifespan but may target
specific ages or populations if the office or health center specializes (i.e.
pediatrics, obstetrics, and post-operative).
Telephone triage nurses have the option to work any shift because these
services are typically offered 24 hours a day and seven days a week.
Telephone triage nurses need to have impeccable communication skills as the
outcomes are based on your ability to verbally discuss patient concerns and
symptoms a...