According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 2.98 million registered nurses in the United States. Because of the nursing shortage though, nurses in other countries have the opportunity to grow their nursing careers in the US. Here’s what you need to work as a nurse in the United States. Step One –
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Telehealth and telemedicine have enjoyed unprecedented growth in recent months, but even before then it was something patients were clamoring for. Of course, patients don’t always know the risks of untested procedures and practices, so healthcare providers have to carefully weigh the risks and rewards before implementing something they can’t easily take back. But now
As a student nurse, gaining relevant experience is important. This will help you be more familiar with your future work as a registered nurse. But how can you gain relevant experience? There are actually a couple of ways. You can study hard and get good grades. You can take on a nursing internship and be
Nurses can’t only be found inside hospitals. If you watch the news, there’s a good chance you’ve seen nurses responding to wildfires, hurricanes, and other disasters. These are American Red Cross nurses. What Do American Red Cross Nurses Do? As a Red Cross nurse, you’ll have projects like blood and community health drives. Following proper
Neonatal nursing is one of the most in-demand sub-specialties of the profession. With over 40,000 infants born with low birth weight, the need for nurses who have the skills and knowledge to care for extremely vulnerable babies is getting higher year by year. If you are seriously considering being a neonatal nurse, it’s important that
It’s no secret that the United States is in desperate need of nurses. Due to patients living longer, educational bottlenecks and a staggeringly high turnover rate in the healthcare industry, the nursing shortage is becoming a growing problem. It’s starting to put serious pressure on nursing staff around the country. As a nursing student, you’re
Choosing to become a nurse is not only about having a rewarding career. Most of the time, the job entails caring for patients and doing your best to help improve their lives. While you could eventually get swept up by daily routines, it is also essential to begin prioritizing your career and how you can
Working as a hospice nurse is one of the most rewarding jobs around. With hospice nursing, you will have the chance to take care of critical patients in the last moments of their lives. Providing hospice care is focused on palliative care. You will provide support in ensuring that the patients will get the best
It’s National Kidney Month, Nurses! Are you thinking about becoming a dialysis nurse? Dialysis nursing is one of the most in-demand career paths among nurses nowadays. It’s also considered as one of the highest paying specializations with an hourly rate of $32.72 (as of March 2020). It is a promising career for nurses who want
While working as a registered nurse has its benefits, taking your career to the next level can open a lot more opportunities for you. One of the best ways to do that is to complete your master’s degree. However, before you actually go ahead and look for schools that offer Master of Science in Nursing,
What do you first think of when you hear the word hospice? What about palliative? A hospice is a home which provides care for the sick or terminally ill. Unfortunately, many simply think of hospices as a place where people go to die. This has given the word a negative connotation as it is associated with
In the nursing profession, burnout is extremely common. Nurses are expected to work long shifts with poor benefits and little pay. Plus, there’s also the compassion-exhaustion effect. All these things can easily add to the pressure of the emotionally draining and back-breaking work of nurses. And if you have student debt and graduate loans to
If you have great leadership skills and you know what it takes to handle the nurses in your department or hospital, you may want to consider becoming a nurse manager. The role comes with a lot more responsibilities that are both challenging and rewarding. To know more about what nurse managers are and how much
By 2040, the percentage of people living in the country who are older than 65 years old is expected to increase from 14.1% to 21.7%. This translates to more work opportunities, particularly for geriatric nurses. If you are interested in becoming one, below is a step-by-step guide on how to pursue a career in geriatric