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 Mar
- SGNA Novice Nurse/Associate Scholarship Award amount: $500
- Aird-Lemone Scholarship Award amount: Varies
- Akron General Medical Center Service League Nursing Scholarship Award amount: Varies
- Alice Newell Joslyn Medical Scholarship Award amount: $500 to $2000
- Medical Career Scholarship - American Legion Auxiliary, Department of Michigan Award amount: $500
- American Legion Auxiliary Department of Nebraska Nursing Scholarship Award amount: $500
- Forty Eight Nursing Scholarships Award amount: $1,000
- Annette McClanahan Harrison Endowed Nursing Scholarship Award amount: Varies
- Arlene L. and Cynthia M. Grueber Nursing Advancement Scholarship Award amount: Varies
- Betty Crim Endowed Nursing Scholarship Award amount: $1,500
- More scholarships...
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Psychiatric Nurse
Psychiatric nurses care for individuals with a diagnosis of mental illness or developmental disorders. They provide services to people with substance abuse and behavioral issues. Psychiatric nurses work with adults and children in a variety of healthcare settings. Psychiatric nurses are also known as mental health nurses.
Psychiatric nurses use the nursing process to assess, plan, implement care for people struggling with mental health issues. Psychiatric nurses often work in community settings such as mental health clinics. Many are employed by local, state and federal agencies. Psychiatric nurses work in acute care hospitals with psychiatric units as well as specialized mental health care facilities. They work in group homes for the mentally ill and developmentally disabled.
Psychiatric nurses provide a wide range of services depend...