Individuals find a licensed nurse makes more than 66 percent of Americans, as of 2012, reports LicensedNurse.com

Milwaukee, WI -- (SBWIRE) -- 04/30/2015 -- A licensed nurse takes on the responsibility of providing basic health care under the supervision of doctors and registered nurses. The median pay for a licensed practical or vocational nurse in 2012 was $41,450 an hour. According to MyBudget360.com, 66 percent of Americans brought in less than $41,212 annually for the same time period, putting licensed nurses into the top 34 percent of earners. Individuals considering a career as a licensed nurse need to understand the training involved and LicensedNurse.com becomes of great assistance here.

"Requirements vary by state, therefore one must take time to ensure they understand their state's laws. In addition, if one is employed as a licensed nurse in their current state, but plans on moving in the future, they must determine if their state takes part in the nursing compact. This compact allows an individual with a license in one state to be employed in other states taking part in the compact, even if the requirements vary," Gus Benson, spokesperson for Licensed Nurse, explains.

To obtain a Wisconsin nursing license and obtain employment as a licensed nurse, individuals need to be 18 years of age or older and graduate from a school offering a training program approved by the Wisconsin Board of Nursing. In addition, they must successfully pass the NCLEX-PN to obtain their license. Those wishing to become a registered nurse must complete an associate's degree program.

Licensed nurses in Wisconsin continue to be in hot demand, with jobs expected to increase at a rate of 23 percent per year, Benson states. To work in this field, the individual must attend a school that has been accredited by the state, provide a Confirmation of Program Completion from the training program to the Minnesota board of nursing and pass the NCLEX-PN. The typical program takes one year to complete and the individual must also successfully complete CPR training.

Nurse licensing requirements in Ohio differ slightly. An individual must undergo formal training through a program approved by the state board of nursing or have their schooling transferred from the Commission of Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools. Once this requirement has been met, the student must successfully pass the TOEFL exam and undergo a complete background check. Finally, the student must complete an IV therapy course.

"Every state establishes their own requirements for those wishing to become a licensed nurse. Students need to contact their state board of nursing to learn what these requirements are. Once they have been determined, LicensedNurse.com becomes of great help in finding a training program which meets the student's needs. Start the search here for a rewarding career in nursing," Benson declares.

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Nursing careers tend to be very rewarding, as one feels a sense of accomplishment helping others to better their health. Individuals interested in pursuing a career in this field need to understand the educational requirements of doing so and choose a training program designed to help.

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The blogs found on the list provide information potential students need when determining if nursing is the career for them, reports LicensedNurse.netThe blogs found on the list provide information potential students need when determining if nursing is the career for them, reports LicensedNurse.net

Davenport, FL -- (SBWIRE) -- 11/10/2014 -- Licensed Nurses releases a list of the Top 25 Nursing Blogs available today to ensure individuals have the information needed to determine if a career is nursing meets their needs. The blogs listed cover a variety of topics and share what what nursing actually involves for those interested in this career. Although some blogs cover other occupations and topics, the information and insights found in these blogs allow individuals to get a sneak peek into the lives of nurses and those who work in hospitals.

"Internet users often wonder how sites develop lists of this type and what criteria are used for the ranking process. Any site owner can make a list, but only those making use of independent information should be trusted. Licensed Nurse uses Moz.com domain and page authority information when ranking a site, along with Twitter activity and followers. In addition, recent blogging activity and popularity play a role in the ranking process. This ensures the sites found on the list are both trustworthy and dependable," Gunnar Bengtsson, Licensed Nurse spokesperson, explains.

When visiting the site to review the list of top 25 nursing blogs, individuals find they don't just receive a list with blog titles. Licensed Nurse provides the blog ranking, a blog image, the website for the blog, and more. Learn the authority ranking of the blog, how many followers each blog has, and read a description of the blog in the owner's own words.

"Many sites provide a list of blog titles and no other information. This fails to help those searching for more information about this occupation, simply because they could find the same information using search engines. It's the extra information about each blog that is provided on the Licensed Nurse website which makes it so valuable to individuals wishing to learn more," Bengtsson continues.

In addition to providing information about these blogs, site visitors find a wealth of additional information. Learn the difference between an LPN and an RN, how to pursue a career in either filed, and nursing compact states. The site breaks down requirements for each state, to make it easier for individuals who do decide a career in nursing is right for them to take the next step. Many sites fail to provide this information, leaving individuals to locate this information on their own. Licensed Nurse solves this problem.

Bengtsson recommends those thinking of a career in nursing stop by the site today. Individuals who do so find they have everything they need in one place to make a decision. Everyone deserves a career they love and, for many, nursing is this career.

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Licensed Nurse strives to provide potential students with the information needed to determine if a career in nursing is right for them. Rather than being a general information site, one providing career help, very limited information, and lots of hype, Licensed Nurse works to prove those interested in the latest and best information, that designed to allow them to make the right decision based on their individual skills and desires.

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