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Why shoul I become a nurse?

Interested in becoming a nurse, but not sure what to expect? Here are some commonly held beliefs about the nursing profession, along with the real story.

Johnson & Johnson - The Campaign for Nursing's Future

 
Job Opportunities

Job Opportunities

Did you know that by the year 2020, there will be an estimated shortage of 800,000 nurses?  With the world...

 

Benefits and Salaries

Benefits and Salaries

It pays to be a nurse!

 

Flexibility

Flexibility

Not many jobs come as flexible as nursing. You can work where and when you want. You can work full-time,...

 
Myth 1 It's hard to get a job
Reality:

Nurses are now greatly in demand. Nursing students often have many offers to choose from, even by the time they graduate.
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Myth 1 Nursing doesn't pay well
Reality:

Starting salaries for nurses range, on average, from $30,000 to $45,000 per year, plus exceptional benefits.
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Myth 1 Nurses do the same job every day
Reality:

Did you know that nurses can learn any number of new specialties throughout their careers? more>

 

Myth 1 Nurses only work in hospitals
Reality: Legal Nurse Consultant, Forensic Nurse Specialist, and School Nurse are just some of the many jobs held by Registered Nurses. more>

 

Nursing: The Basics

Nursing: The Basics

Here, you'll find everything you need to start or continue your nursing career, including information on nursing programs, scholarships, and schools... more>

 

 

Nursing Careers

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Nursing Profiles

Barbara C.

Barbara C.
I planned to become a nurse when I was in high school, took the appropriate classes, and entered a hospital school of nursing upon graduation. But that was 50 years ago. Now, a ...