People often think of nurses in care settings like hospitals and nursing homes. However, there are plenty of opportunities for nurses to work independently by setting up private practice. This article discusses three of them.

Capella’s new online Bachelor of Science in Nursing, RN-to-BSN Degree Completion specialization, is designed to provide busy RNs with the option to complete their BSN degree online.

Patient teaching is a vital aspect of nursing. Learn from one nurse’s oversight as she learned an unforgettable lesson about making assumptions…when a patient’s life was on the line.

Nursing schools report that the number of applications have increased since the beginning of the recession, but how will these prospective student nurses pay for their education? This article looks at the parts of the stimulus bill that address federal grants and other financial aid for nursing students.

Referencing a recent NOW on PBS show, this article takes a pragmatic look at the nursing shortage, the recession, the lack of nursing faculty, and related factors new grad nurses need to be aware of.

A glance at headlines over the past year will warn nurses that some basic legal knowledge is necessary to avoid lawsuits and claims. This article discusses what all nurses should know, educational resources, and legal career specialties…