There are a large number of nursing careers available today that include diploma and degree programs. Students can obtain an associate's, bachelors, masters, or doctors degree, as well as a diploma, to become a registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, holistic nurse, and more.
With an accredited degree in nursing you can find employment in hospitals, clinics, physicians' offices, surgical centers, and other related facilities. Nurses are responsible for a variety of tasks in the health care field including but not limited to exams, administering medications, maintaining records, assisting with surgeries, dressing wounds, and laboratory work.
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Nursing
Accredited schools and colleges offer programs for Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) or Licensed Vocation Nurses (LVN), and Registered Nurses (RN). Students who attend a nursing degree program can choose to specialize in specific areas like pediatrics, cardiac, oncology, neonatology, and more. As a professional in the field of nursing you can train to work in hospice, emergency rooms, government agencies, intensive care, home health agencies and schools. Coursework can include the study of psychology, physiology, sociology, anatomy,
nutrition, microbiology, and many other relevant courses. Nurses need to pass the NCLEX licensing exam provided by The National Council of State Boards of Nursing in order to practice.
Holistic Nursing
With an education in holistic nursing you will obtain a medical education and the same license and nursing degree as other nurses. Holistic nurses are provided with further certification in specific areas depending on the career they seek. Holistic Nurses are trained to work in acupuncture clinics, hospitals, holistic clinics, home health, and a variety of other facilities. Accredited schools and colleges provide coursework in providing
acupuncture, holistic medicine, mental and spiritual healing, massage and aromatherapy treatments, Chinese Medicine practice, reflexology, reiki, chiropractic and osteopathic manipulation, and more.
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There are a number of agencies like The
National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission that provides full accreditation to nursing schools and colleges. When looking to attend an educational program it is important to make sure that it carries accreditation in order to ensure you receive the best education possible.
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Choose a program from above to find out more about accredited schools and colleges. Contact several educational programs and request more information regarding a degree in the field of nursing, to start your career today.
PETAP Articles Relating to This Profession:Traits of Successful Nursing ProfessionalsRegarding Accreditation: In order to confirm a quality education, valid accreditation is necessary. Accrediting organizations approved by
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