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NCLEX Practice Quizzes10 Step Guide to a Career in Nursing
Interested in becoming a nurse but aren't sure where to start? Our 10 step guide will walk you through the process, from finding a degree program to passing your NCLEX to landing your first job. Ready to jump into an exciting career in nursing?Ready for a Career in Nursing?

Long hours. Late nights. Changing lives. Making a difference. Sound like something you'd like? A career in nursing is full of ups and downs. Think you are ready? Find out with this quiz.
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Career Specialties
Most registered nurses choose to follow a career path focused on a specific nursing specialty that fits their personality and intellectual interests. Some specialties involve being certified by a professional board or association which will often increase a nurse's wages and long-term promotion potential. Below are links to several profiles of popular nursing specialties. Each profile includes the average salary and ...Rated: +23 -
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Questions You Must Ask Yourself Before Entering Nursing School
Are you considering a career in nursing? Before you enter nursing school, there are a few things you should know. Most of them have to do with getting to know yourself, and a few have to do with understanding the nursing profession. If you are thinking of entering nursing school, here are some of the things you should be considering. [widget:476] ...Rated: +3 -
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Answers to the Would You Pass the NCLEX? Part III
NursingLink created the Would You Pass the NCLEX Quiz, Part III to test how much you know about eating right. We listened to your feedback and are providing the answers so you can learn from the quiz. h4. Don't cheat! If you haven't taken the Would You Pass the NCLEX Quiz, Part III yet, go take it first. See answers on ...Rated: +2 -
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5 Reasons You Should Become a Nurse in 2009
Have you always thought about becoming a nurse? Make your dream profession a reality! Read more about the top 5 reasons why 2009 is the year to break into the nursing profession. #1: Demand #2 Recession Proof #3 Salary Raise #4 Rewarding Profession #5 The Best Time to Go Back to School [page] #1: Demand While the economy might be headed ...Rated: +11 -
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2009 Registered Nurse Salary Projections
As the most in-demand healthcare occupation, and one of the fastest growing careers in the nation, registered nurses can expect to see their salaries, and other benefits, grow in 2009. More and more employers are offering sweet incentives such as sign-on bonuses, tuition reimbursement, and more flexible hours in order to entice nurses to work in their facilities. [widget:492] Median 2008 ...Rated: +12 -
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Five Nursing Specialties That Offer Promise and Excitement
It is no big secret that the upcoming retirement of the baby boomers will put enormous strain on the health care industry. While this may not be great times for hospital management, qualified nurses are in high demand and enjoy many job benefits including sign on bonuses, tuition reimbursement, and retention bonuses. There are hundreds of career avenues for nurses, but ...Rated: +1
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