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Find Your Nursing Career Path

Are you considering a nursing career but unsure of where to start? Discovering your nursing career path is the first step towards a fulfilling and rewarding career in healthcare. With various nursing specialties and career paths to choose from, getting into a nursing program is the next step towards achieving your goals. Choose a starting point below to get a personalized guide of the steps you’ll need to take.
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I’m starting without healthcare experience


Graduating from high school or already have a degree and want to pursue a new career in nursing?

I have healthcare experience


Do you already have some medical know-how? Start here if you’ve worked in healthcare before.
Nurses provide vital hands-on patient care, but that’s not all they do. They are leaders, innovators, educators, change makers, problem solvers, patient advocates, policy makers, and so much more.
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Group of smiling nurses in scrubs holding folders
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