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Nice Job: Nursing off the beaten path

Nice Job: Nursing off the beaten path

There are nurses who work at zoos and on cruise ships, nurses who act as consultants for the legal profession, forensic nurses who specialize in treating victims of violence, the list goes on! Here’s a list of some of the most interesting nursing professions we’ve heard of.

Infographic: Job forecast for nursing grads

Infographic: Job forecast for nursing grads

See the infographic that says says it all: Where you live matters. What you do matters. And if you have flexibility, it can make all the difference in getting that dream nursing job.

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Why physicians lack confidence in nurses

There’s an inherent problem with the performance and responsibility of our profession: No two nurses have the same function.

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Jobs forecast for new grads

Nursing is surprisingly recession-resistant, but it isn’t exactly recession-proof. Some new grads may find things a little more difficult than they anticipated.

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What does a winning nursing job applicant look like?

Here are four steps to market yourself so that you can land that coveted nurse job.

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No experience necessary?

Are you a new grad and looking for a job? These tips can help you increase your chances!

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Best places to be a nurse: Rural vs. urban hospitals

While working as a nurse in a particular unit is fairly straightforward across hospital systems, the type of hospital can make an impact on your job.

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The best and worst states to be a psychiatric nurse in 2012

Where will you get paid more? Where are there jobs to be had? And where is the best standard of living? We narrow it down to two states where you should start your search.

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What shortage? Nurses react to the hiring climate

Here are 6 suggestions from the front lines — that is, in your own words — on job creation (and retention!) for nurses.

Top 10 qualities of a great nurse educator

Top 10 qualities of a great nurse educator

Prospective students are getting turned away because of a shortage, so perhaps you should consider changing careers to something with more flexible hours, less physical strain, and better pay!

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The best and worst states to be an RN in 2012

As an RN in the United States, here’s where you’ll fare best in terms of salary, job prospects and quality of living during this era of high job growth?

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Why you aren’t getting hired as a nurse

Stuck without a job? These tips can help you figure out why — and what to do about it.

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When nurses should argue with the doctor

As civilians, our daily conundrums aren’t necessarily life or death. But as nurses, they could be. So when you see a doctor doing something that ain’t okay, what do you do?

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Top five must-have traits for every nurse manager

Here’s one: Equality. Playing favorites is probably my biggest pet peeve. Level the playing field and hold all staff members accountable to the same standards regardless of experience, history or status.

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Test your “job market IQ”

Do you have the smarts to land the nursing job of your dreams? Here’s a fun (and surprising) quiz that’ll reveal what you should know to beat out the other candidate!