Nursing Research Guide: Career Resources

This Web site for the American Nurses Association offers lots of up to date news on the world of nursing.

Mayo Clinic is a non profit medical practice and medical research group specializing in treating difficult patients from across the U.S. and the world. The Mayo Clinic is at the top of most accredited quality standard reviews. This page offers an overview of the nursing profession.

This is a National organization for faculty nurses and nurse education leaders. They offer faculty development, networking opportunities, testing services, nursing research grants, and public policy initiatives to over 25,000 individual and 1,200 education and associate members.

The Commission accredits nursing programs and provides accurate information on nursing standards and programs throughout the country.

This is a nursing job board and nurse recruitment resource designed to connect nurses with employers and to facilitate the hiring process.

Through this site, you can search for Nursing jobs by specialties and location.

Education Portal is an organization that attempts to make resources to education available to everyone. They collaborate with teachers, librarians, faculty and other education professionals to provide information about degree programs and careers.

The MCAT is a standardized test for medical professionals. It is a multiple-choice examination designed to assess the examinee's problem solving, critical thinking, writing skills, and knowledge of science concepts and principles prerequisite to the study of medicine. This page gives you more information about the test and how you can prepare for it.

NurseZone.com is an online community dedicated to providing nurses with professional and personal development information and opportunities. Users will find a wealth of helpful content, from nursing experts’ tips and advice to features on new medical trends, the latest nursing practices, inspiring personal stories, community forums and blogs, and links to continuing education courses, jobs and a variety of nursing-related Web sites.

Includes job searching help including templates and how-to advice for nursing resumes, cover letters and resignation letters as well as interview preparation.

The Occupational Outlook Handbook is the government's premier source of career guidance featuring hundreds of occupations.

PHSC resources for help with seeking, applying for, and acquiring employment during and after a College career.

EduMed talks about the different careers in nursing, salaries, education requirements and offers advice on programs and financing options for education/training.

Aspiring nurses must pass the NCLEX exam before applying for licensure. It evaluates nursing candidates' foundational knowledge and ensures they are qualified to work in hospitals and other healthcare facilities. Due to the complexity of the test, it can be overwhelming prepping and determining what you need to be successful. This study guide provides helpful tips about the exam.