As the birthplace of American blues, Mississippi offers southern charm and unique landscapes. Whether you want to live in the heart of farmland or on the Gulf Shores, there are many inviting locations in this state. It has even ranked number 22 on U.S. News & World Report’s annual Best States ranking for Natural Environments. […]
Highest-Paying Cities for Nurses in 2025
The average Registered Nurse salary varies significantly from city to city. San Jose, CA and the surrounding area has average RN salaries of $155,230. This makes San Jose the highest-paying city for nurses as of May 2021 (according to the BLS). In the United States, the average salary for RNs is . Additionally, the median (50th […]
Watch: Boston Medical Center’s 3 Step Approach to the Nursing Shortage
Boston Medical Center is a Magnet-designated hospital, and named as one of the Top Places to Work by Boston Globe. With more than 1,700 front-line nurses in the system, how to develop a sustainable workforce strategy to deliver quality care to patients has never been easy. In this webinar, we will sit together with Nancy […]
Best Nursing Schools in New Hampshire for 2023
New Hampshire has a well-deserved reputation for natural beauty and charm. Then take a look at the state’s robust economy, tax advantages, and low crime rate, and it’s easy to see why it consistently ranks among the U.S. states with the highest quality of life index. U.S. News and World Report places the Granite State […]
Watch: Collaborating with Local Nursing Schools for Hiring and Retention
It has never been easy to hire nurses, especially for rural community hospitals. In this webinar, we sit together with Margot Rios, CNO at CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Alice to discuss how to solve nursing shortages by collaborating with local nursing schools. CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Alice has earned the Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval Accreditation […]
Highest-Paying Nursing Jobs in 2025
The nursing field is one of the broadest, with numerous degrees, licenses, certifications, and specialties to work toward. Nurses can treat patients ranging from infancy through old age who may be afflicted with hundreds of different health conditions. More experienced nurses can even take on administrative or educational roles. With such diversity in the nursing […]
DNP vs. DNAP: What’s the Difference?
Exploring your nursing career options can sometimes be confusing. Case in point: comparing a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) to a Doctor of Nursing Anesthesia Practice (DNAP). What’s the difference and which is better suited to your goals? A DNP is a terminal nursing degree, making it one of the highest nursing degrees you can […]
Clinical Nurse Specialist vs. Nurse Practitioner: What’s the Difference?
Nurses with advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) licensure have options for advancing their careers. Among the available options, you can choose to work as a clinical nurse specialist or a nurse practitioner. Clinical nurse specialists and nurse practitioners both have extensive knowledge in healthcare and nursing best practices. Many similarities exist between their nursing roles. […]
How to Get Into Nursing School: A Step-by-Step Guide
Pursuing a career that allows you to help others in a medical setting can naturally lead you to consider nursing. Whether you want to work as a certified nurse assistant (CNA) or become a registered nurse (RN), nursing school is the first step in your journey. Accredited nursing programs give you the skills and experience […]
How to Become a Family Nurse Practitioner
Registered nurses looking for added responsibilities and a variety of nursing career prospects may find becoming a family nurse practitioner (FNP) meets the criteria. These advanced practice registered nurses focus on preventative care and helping their patients maintain their health and well-being. FNPs enjoy greater autonomy and can choose a nursing specialty that aligns with […]
How to Become a Legal Nurse Consultant
Legal Nurse Consultants (LNCs) are licensed registered nurses (RNs) who provide critical analysis of clinical issues in a legal setting. They may testify as an expert witness in a court case about a victim’s injuries or attend independent medical exams as a neutral third party. LNCs have an in-depth knowledge of the healthcare system, medicine, […]
Watch: [Study Results] What do Nurses Want: Strategies for Retention
Recent studies reveal that more than half of nurses are either considering leaving their job, or already have. So our data analysts gathered data from more than 400,000 nurses to ask a simple question: what do nurses want? In this short webinar (30 minutes), we’ll dive into the study results and reveal some key retention […]
How to Become a Registered Nurse
Many nurses go into the healthcare profession because they want to make a difference. Once you decide that nursing is the right fit for you, there are several options for beginning – and advancing – your nursing career. Deciding to become an RN allows you to have a direct impact on patient outcomes. In just […]
How to Become an HIV/AIDS Nurse in 3 Steps
HIV/AIDS nurses serve patients whose very lives depend on accurate symptom monitoring and the right balance of prescription medications. HIV/AIDs has infected 38 million people globally. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), 1.2 million Americans live with HIV. One of the innovative ways health care organizations have improved the lives […]
How to Become a Flight Nurse in 3 Steps
Nurses deal a lot with trauma. One of the specialties within nursing that tackles trauma head-on is the flight nurse. Flight nurses work with patients who need emergency evacuation via helicopter or airplane to a medical facility. Their patient’s trauma is often so severe they can’t go by ground transport. If you’re interested in a […]
