image
Health Career Center
 
HOME EXPLORE CAREERS JOB SEARCH SALARY INFO HEALTH SCHOOLS RESOURCES ABOUT US

Nursing

Nurses assist patients in hospitals, encourage healthy practices, and administer certain medical procedures. They're often members of healthcare teams that provide patient care. There are numerous specialties and career opportunities for nurses to choose from.

Nurses also work as patient advocates and raise awareness about various public health problems in their communities. They design and oversee nursing care plans, teach patients about disease prevention, and assist doctors with various procedures.

Entry-level jobs for nurses can be obtained with a registered nurse degree, which usually take 3 years to complete, but most organizations prefer to fill nursing positions with applicants holding bachelor's degrees in nursing. Registered nurses interested in upgrading to a master's degree can complete a registered nurse to master's in nursing program.

After completing a nursing program, you can train in various nursing specialties. Each specialty program has different requirements.

Nursing careers:
Healthcare Degree Search
Search top accredited healthcare degrees and programs.
Featured Health Articles
A Career in Healthcare »
Healthcare is one of the largest industries in the world, providing over 14 million jobs in the United States alone. [more...]
The Ever-Growing Healthcare Industry »
In some industries career opportunities have all but evaporated, but the healthcare industry continues to provide job opportunities. [more...]
Rewards of Working in Healthcare »
Although healthcare jobs can be stressful, most professionals agree a career in health is also very rewarding. [more...]
10 Fastest Growing Allied Health Careers »
Of the twenty fastest growing occupations in the United States today, not surprisingly, eight of them are in health care. [more...]


Psychologist
Psychologists specialize in analyzing human behavior and brain function. They study all features of human experience, including child development, cognitive function, and human relationships. Psychology offers a wide array of career opportunities.

Salary: $30,000 - $78,654

Education: 4 - 8 Years (beyond high school)

Job Outlook: Excellent

Learn more...
image