Ebook: What Degree Do I Need to Pursue a Career in Nursing?

Nurses are in short supply, and the shortage will become greater in the future. Nursing schools are expanding the number and scope of the courses they provide in an attempt to address this shortage. Men, for whom nursing is considered a nontraditional profession, are being encouraged to pursue nursing careers. This informative volume presents the wide variety of skills and preparation necessary for nursing assistants, licensed practical nurses and licensed vocational nurses, registered nurses, and nurse specialists. It also explains the many certificates and degrees that can be earned to prepare nurses for caring for patients in various settings.