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 May
- The JDRF Medical/Research Scholarship Award amount: $1,000
- Allogan Slagle Memorial Scholarships Award amount: $1,500
- The American Legion - Eight & Forty Nursing Scholarship Award amount: $3,000
- American Legion Auxiliary, Dept. of Idaho Nursing Scholarship Award amount: $1,000
- Past Presidents Parley - Nurses' Scholarship Award amount: $1,000
- American Legion Auxiliary Department of Arizona Past Presidents’ Parley Nurses Scholarship Award amount: $600
- American Legion Auxiliary Department of Virginia Past Presidents Parley Nurses Scholarship Award amount: Varies
- Charlotte Liddell Scholarship Fund Award amount: $250 to $2,000
- Eight and Forty Lung and Respiratory Disease Nursing Scholarship Award amount: $3,000
- Eitzen Scholarship Fund Award amount: Varies
- More scholarships...
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Nursing Career Spotlight
Nurse Administrator/Manager
A Nurse Administrator is an advanced care nurse who wears many hats, this
nurse may be a manager, director or CEO of a healthcare organization. Nurse
Administrators have experience and knowledge to lead an organization, keep
staff performance at peak level and patients safe. Nurse administrators are
needed in hospitals, nursing homes, clinics and other health care facilities.
These nurses have a vision for their healthcare facility and direct staff
members in positive ways to fulfill that vision. Nurse administrators help to
organize finances and regulate organization growth.
Nurse administrators usually have many years of experiences before taking on
their present role. They most likely have worked as staff nurses in the past
and understand their roles and responsibilities. Nurse Administrators hold
leadership position at an organ...