Even if you have a friend or family member who is a nurse, there are probably some surprising things that you didn't know about the career of nursing. It's a good idea to learn as much as you can about nursing as early as possible. What you learn might have an impact on the direction you choose or it may require special preparation. Moreover, nursing schools usually look for evidence in your application that suggests that you are familiar with the career.
For More Information, visit the following links:
- There is an excellent general summary of nursing as a career in the Occupational Outlook Handbook, produced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
- For a more in-depth look at the wide world of nursing, go to NurseZone's Student Nurse Center.
- Get an overview of nursing that is more specific to North Carolina at the NC Center for Nursing.
- To learn more about the nursing shortage, including projections, causes, and localizations of need, visit these sites:
- Read what nurses who are currently working in different areas of the health care system say about the career and their unique experiences at these sites:
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