Author name: Marc Arlen

The Best Registered Nursing Schools Can Help You To Succeed

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After the first step of making the decision to become a registered nurse (RN), the next step is finding the perfect school or program to get your education and certification. The first thing you absolutely need to look for is to make sure any program you take part in is accredited. There are many accredited nursing schools out there, and you even have a choice between local schools or getting most of your education online while working locally for hands on experience. Recent numbers show that registered nurses often can make an average salary of between $47,000 and $70,000 a year depending on their specific specialty, experience, location, and advancement opportunities. Specialists such as travel nurses can make even more because of demand and the ability to fill in a crucial need.

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Travel Nurses Remain in High Demand

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Travel nurses remain in very high demand, and will continue to be so as more and more areas face population shifts and an aging population. Travel nurses also enjoy the benefits of cashing in because of this high demand, making them higher paid than their one location counterparts. The demand for travel nurses in the United States is high, and this can be a great opportunity for qualified RNs who are looking for a change of pace or something different in their career.

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Are Travel Nurse Jobs In Your Future?

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Many people are asking the question: “What are travel nurse jobs, and why are they needed?” Travel nursing is not a completely new idea as this type of nursing was started as far back as 1971. Travel nursing was created to fill a need. Sometimes hospitals were in need of help due to vacations, maternity leave, injuries, or other reasons that could lead to them being short handed. Paid vacation was especially hard on many hospitals when several nurses took time off at the same time, or temporary needs could go up because of travel. One example would be elderly who went from summer climates in the south to spending hot months in the north, then travel back to the south to avoid cold winters. This could lead to busy seasons for hospitals which were then overstaffed when there were less people around. Travel nurses could help solve this issue.

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You Too Can Become A Nurse and Enjoy This Exciting Profession

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Nurses enjoy one of the most rewarding but demanding professions known to man. They are often required to work substantial hours for decent pay, yet they are integral in the care and well-being of so many people. Nurses can specialize in specific populations, diseases, or work-environments. For example, school nurses tend to sick children while ER nurses are crucial in saving people’s lives.

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