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
Circulating Nurse
Inside the surgery room, the patient is powerless; incapable of making a
decision on his or her own, and hence, the circulating nurse acts as the
patient advocate while the patient is under the influence of anesthesia. The
Nurse Circulator ensures safety of patient within the period of operation.
Perioperative nursing is a unique type of nursing specialty and an essential
member of the surgery team. The circulating nurse works by collaborating with
other members of the team including the anesthesiologist, surgeon, surgical
technologist, surgical assistant, and other personnel. They render expert
pre-, intra- and post-operative nursing service.
Perioperative nursing is a nursing specialty requiring a distinct set of
skills and knowledge through specialized education and training. The RN
Circulator plans and performs all nursing care for patients who will undergo
surge...