Over 2.5 million strong, nurses make up the largest workforce within the clinical health care industry, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Nursing careers offer a wide variety of roles and a broad scope of responsibility. There are many different types of nurses, and several different ways to obtain nursing careers.

With a nursing degree, you can shape your career as you go, taking the opportunities that fit you best.

Nursing Career Facts
Although nursing is the nation's largest health care field, with 2.7 million registered nurses nationwide, misinformation from news stories and other media at times has fueled public misperceptions about the profession. >> Find out the Facts

Nursing Career Specialties
With a nursing degree, you can shape your career as you go, taking the opportunities that fit you best. Here are some specialties available in a variety of settings and environments. >> List of Specialties

Nursing Shortage
The United States is projected to have a nursing shortage that is expected to intensify as baby boomers age and the need for health care grows. Compounding the problem is the fact that nursing colleges and universities across the country are struggling to expand enrollment levels to meet the rising demand for nursing care. >> Learn More