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nursing schools Registered nurses represent the single largest group of employees in the USA healthcare industry. They work in many different healthcare locations such as hospitals, clinics, physicians' offices, emergency medical centers, and government agencies.

Nurses attend to patients in a variety of ways, providing bedside care, administering medicine, assisting physicians and surgeons, and helping with convalescent treatment.

Some nurses may specialize in particular wards and treatments, others move between departments. The range of nursing jobs and duties is very extensive. There are also opportunities to move into more senior nursing posts by earning additional qualifications.

Training and Qualifications

In order to work as a registered nurse you must first obtain a state license. The usual route is to study for an associate or bachelor degree at a nursing school or college and then to pass the state exams. (If you register with an associate degree you may subsequently take extra courses to upgrade to a bachelor's degree which may open the door to more senior nursing jobs.)

A nursing program combines classroom and practical education and includes courses on basic medical science, nursing skills, and usually some liberal arts courses. Nursing schools also offer more advanced programs for registered nurses who wish to advance to higher levels of nursing, such as nurse practitioner, or who seek to specialize in anesthetics or midwifery.

Job Outlook

Your job outlook as a registered nurse is very good. A combination of new treatments, an aging population, and more preventative care, will ensure that there will be many job opportunities in nursing.

While growth in hospital positions will not be great, there should be more opportunities in out-patient departments. The greater number of older people requiring long-term care will create more openings in nursing care locations and home care. For more information, request information from as many nursing schools as necessary to make the right decision for you.

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Featured Nursing Schools

American Career College

American Career College

American Career College is one of the largest and most respected training schools in the country. American Career College has helped thousands of students start rewarding careers in short intensive programs.

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Apollo College

Apollo College

Apollo has helped over 45,000 graduates realize their dream of a career in healthcare. Now it's your turn.

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Bethel University

Bethel University

Bethel University offers Pre-medicine and other programs for Pre-Health Care Professions.

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CDI College

CDI College

Get the real-world training you need to build a better career at CDI College. Choose from morning, afternoon and evening classes at one of many community-based locations across Canada.

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Colorado Technical University

Colorado Technical University

Work. Family. Life. College degree? With Colorado Technical University Online, you really can do it all. Offers Associate degrees in Health Information Technology and Medical Assisting.

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Deaconess College of Nursing

Deaconess College of Nursing

Take the first step toward advancing your nursing career. Deaconess College of Nursing offers a highly respected degree coupled with clinical learning experience in your local area.

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ECPI College of Technology

ECPI College of Technology

ECPI allows you to earn an accredited Associate of Applied Science Degree in Health Sciences 100% online. Gain the skills you need for various health-care related fields including medical transcriptionist, medical billing and coding specialists, medical o

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ECPI Technical College

ECPI Technical College

ECPI allows you to earn an accredited Associate of Applied Science Degree in Health Sciences 100% online. Gain the skills you need for various health-care related fields including medical transcriptionis & medical office managers.

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Everest College

Everest College

Develop the skills to succeed in today’s highly competitive business environment. Everest College can prepare you for a rewarding career in some of today’s hottest fields.

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Hamilton College

Hamilton College

Hamilton College's medical training programs are designed to prepare students with the knowledge, technical skills, and work habits required for an entry-level position in medical or optometry offices, outpatient clinic, or hospital environment

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Kaplan University

Kaplan University

Study when and where it's most convenient for you with Kaplan University'saccredited online degree programs. Choose from several healthcare related fields: Case Management, Forensic Nursing, Health Care Management, Legal Nurse Consulting, or Life Care Pl

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Maric College

Maric College

Maric College offers a wide variety of program options for students looking to get into the healthcare field. Below is a list of the options you can study at Maric College.

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Medical Careers Institute

Medical Careers Institute

A degree from Medical Careers Institute prepares you for success in healthcare. Choose between day and evening classes taught in MCI's state-of-the-art teaching labs.

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Sanford-Brown College

Sanford-Brown College

If you're interested in a school that can prepare you for the working world,come to Sanford-Brown College. Healthcare is one of today's fastest growing careers, and there's plenty of room for you!

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South University

South University

South University enjoys a long-standing tradition of excellence in education and personalized student attention. Enjoy the convenience of earning your bachelor’s degree entirely online.

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University of Phoenix

University of Phoenix

University of I can change my life and have a life.

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Utah Career College

Utah Career College

Utah Career College offers associate and diploma programs in Veterinary Technician and other specialties.

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Walden University

Walden University

Online degrees at Walden University

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Western Career College

Western Career College

Western Career College offers the programs that can help you begin a new career. Choose from Healthcare, Massage Therapy, Pharmacy Technology, Veterinary Services, Criminal Justice, Design & Visual Arts, or Business & Information Systems.

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