Nursing Career Explorer

Explore the world of nursing with our nursing career articles. Find valuable information on everything from choosing a nursing program to advancing your career. Whether you're a student, a seasoned nurse, or simply curious, this directory is your go-to resource for navigating the exciting and rewarding field of nursing.

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  1. Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner: Job Description, Salary, and How to Become One

    by Kyle Oliver, BSN, RN

    Thinking about a career as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner? Learn about PMHNP job duties, salary, education requirements, and how to get started.

  2. Best Nurse Practitioner (NP) Career and Salaries in 2025

    by Erin Lee, BSN, RN

    So you're considering a career as a nurse practitioner, but with numerous specialties, how do you decide which is best for you? We have you covered with our best NP jobs and salaries of 2025, highlighting roles, responsibilities, and wages.

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    Nurse Practitioner: Job Description, Salary, and How to Become One

    by Praveen, MSN, RN

    Nurse Practitioners (NPs) have advanced-level training that gives them the authority to work within an expanded scope compared to registered nurses (RNs).

  4. Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP): Job Description, Salary, and How to Become One

    by Erin Lee, BSN, RN

    An Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) is an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) who specializes in providing immediate and critical care to patients who are severely ill or injured.

  5. Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner: What Is an AGNP, Salary, and How to Become One

    by Carly Elliott, BSN, RN

    AGNPs promote health and wellness in patients from early adulthood to the end of life.

  6. Pediatric Nurse Practitioner: Job Description, Salary, And How to Become One

    by Brenda F. Johnson, MSN

    Read more about the job description, responsibilities, salary expectations, and steps to becoming a pediatric nurse practitioner (PNP).

  7. Pediatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner: Job Description & How to Become One

    by Erin Lee, BSN, RN

    Dive into the intricacies of becoming a Pediatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, encompassing job description, responsibilities, necessary skills, career outlook, salary insights, and the essential steps to pursue a career as a pediatric PMHNP today!

  8. Forensic Nurse: Job Description, Salary, and How to Become One

    by Erin Lee, BSN, RN

    The world of forensic nursing awaits those who are passionate about merging healthcare and justice.

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    Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA): Job Description, Salary, and How to Become One

    by Kyle Oliver, BSN, RN

    Dive into the dynamic world of certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) and learn about their responsibilities, salary expectations, and the steps to becoming one.

  10. Pediatric Nurse: Job Description, Salary, and How to Become One

    by Melissa Mills, BSN

    Are you considering becoming a pediatric nurse? Here's everything you need to know about the job, responsibilities, salary, and steps to becoming one.

  11. Orthopedic Nurse Practitioner: Job Description, Salary, and How to Become One

    by Carly Elliott, BSN, RN

    Are you interested in becoming an orthopedic nurse practitioner? Read more about the job description, salary, and steps to becoming one.

  12. Psychiatric Nurse: Job Description, Salary, and How to Become One

    by Nurse Nhi

    As specialists in mental health, psychiatric nurses provide a unique blend of emotional support, medical care, and therapeutic intervention to individuals grappling with various psychiatric conditions.

  13. Nurse Practitioner: Best NP Jobs and Salaries in Texas

    by Melissa Mills, BSN

    These are Texas' best nurse practitioner (NP) jobs and salaries in 2025.

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    Registered Nursing: Similarities and Differences Between RN Specialties

    by Melissa Mills, BSN

    Here are the responsibilities and salaries of 14 different registered nursing specialties, from emergency room to geriatric.

  15. Labor and Delivery Nurse: Job Description, Salary, and How to Become One

    by Nurse Nhi

    Mothers and families look to labor and delivery nurses for education and advocacy during the transformative process and shortly after birth.

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    Telemetry Nurse: Job Description, Salary, and How to Become One

    by Erin Lee, BSN, RN

    Immerse yourself in the dynamic world of telemetry nursing and explore the pivotal role these healthcare professionals play in providing care to patients with acute medical need

  17. Oncology Nurse Practitioner: Job Description, Salary, and How to Become One

    by Carly Elliott, BSN, RN

    There is no better time than the present to be in the field of oncology. It is an exciting, rewarding, and in demand career that has a profound impact on the lives of patients.

  18. Aesthetic Nurse: Job Description, Salary, and How to Become One

    by Carly Elliott, BSN, RN

    If you desire to work in a non-emergent healthcare setting and support patients to feel more confident in their skin, consider becoming an aesthetic nurse.

  19. Dermatology Nurse: Job Description, Salary, and How to Become One

    by Jasmine Hunjan

    We've compiled everything you need to know to pursue a career in dermatology nursing.

  20. Travel Nurse: Job Description, Salary, and How to Become One

    by Erin Lee, BSN, RN

    Interested in becoming a travel nurse? Read more about the job description, responsibilities, salary, and steps to becoming one.

  21. Wound Care Nurse: Job Description, Salary, and How to Become One

    by Carly Elliott, BSN, RN

    The growing recognition of the importance of wound care nursing is reflected in the increasing demand for skilled professionals in this field.

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