Explore Nursing Programs, Careers, and State Licensure

Today’s nurses are better educated and more specialized than ever before. Nurses—including LPN/LVNs, RNs, CNLs, executives, educators, and administrators—remain in high demand to address a national nursing shortage. Some advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) perform many of the same tasks as physicians. As the Baby Boomer generation enters old age, a robust and modern nursing workforce is crucial for providing the nation with access to high-quality healthcare.

Already, nurse practitioners (NPs) belong to the fastest-growing healthcare occupation in America, with the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS 2025) predicting 40 percent growth in new NP positions nationally between 2024 and 2034. These figures aren’t an anomaly but indicative of the nursing field as a whole: the need for other APRNs, such as certified nurse midwives (CNMs) and certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs), is also set to grow by 11 and 9 percent, respectively, in the same decade (BLS 2025). 

NursingColleges.com is your comprehensive guide to the sophisticated, diverse, and rapidly evolving world of modern nursing. Whether you’re a new, aspiring, or veteran nurse, we’ve researched the issues that matter most—and we’re here to support you every step of the way through your nursing journey.

The Latest in Modern Nursing

Discover the latest advocacy issues, expert interviews, and other resources within nursing professions at all levels.

By Kimmy Gustafson
Calendar IconNovember 20, 2025

Reproductive Rights and Women’s Health – What Nurses Should Know

In June 2022, the US Supreme Court issued a ruling that shook the nation and took away women’s right to privacy in reproductive decisions. The Dobs v. Jackson verdict overturned the long-standing Roe v Wade decision that granted this autonomy to women across the country.

By Meg Lambrych, RN
Calendar IconNovember 19, 2025

Travel Nurses: Healthcare’s Favorite Scapegoats

It’s clear that what these executives fear most is not the actual cost of paying travel nurses but rather what that cost signifies. Nurses who know their worth and demand competitive compensation packages and workplace safety measures are a threat to the system at large, and they will do anything to protect the status quo because it’s working perfectly for them.

By Sophia Khawly, MSN
Calendar IconNovember 5, 2025

An NP’s Guide to Becoming a Travel Nurse

Travel nursing normally occurs in hospitals with critical nursing shortages and high-demand specialties. A travel nursing assignment allows nurses to build their skills and explore the country while increasing pay.

Careers in Nursing & Nurse Leadership

Modern nursing careers are as varied as the people they serve, and each nursing role has its own educational, certification, and licensure requirements. While this complexity is a sign of a maturing profession, it can also be confusing, even to veteran nurses; a growing number of specializations and sub-specializations can complicate the process further. 

Whether you’re beginning your nursing career, curious about specialization options, or are looking to brush up on certification requirements, our detailed career guides for nursing roles have everything you need.

Nursing Programs, Leadership Degrees & More

Today’s nurses and APRNs are expertly trained to perform various services, and choosing the right degree program is the first step in any successful nursing career. 

Hybrid and online learning models mean it’s never been easier to complete your nursing education, but not all programs are created equal: accreditation, tuition, coursework, faculty, and residency requirements are all important factors for aspiring nurses to consider. We’ve done all the research necessary to help find the program that’s right for you.

Nursing & Nurse Practitioner (NP) Licensure By State

State licensure ensures that nurses are competent to perform their unique scope of practice. Every nurse and APRN needs to be licensed, but their licensure requirements vary from role to role and from state to state. 

While most nursing degree programs model their curriculum to match the requirements of the state in which they’re based, the rise of online programs means there are often more nuanced factors at work. We give you comprehensive and detailed information on what requirements apply specifically to you.

AL AK AZ AR CA CO CT DE FL GA HI ID IL IN IA KS KY LA ME MD MA MI MN MS MO MT NE NV NH NJ NM NY NC ND OH OK OR PA RI SC SD TN TX UT VT VA WA WV WI WY DC

Nursing Programs, Careers & Leadership Roles – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

It’s easy to get lost in acronyms, jargon, and bureaucracy, so we’ve made it even easier to find the information you need. Our FAQs cover nursing schools, degrees, certifications, licensing, careers, and salaries, allowing you to compare and contrast different options. 

Between in-depth explanations, side-by-side comparisons, and step-by-step guides, we have detailed, easy-to-read answers to your questions.

Features – Expert Interviews, Guides & Advocacy Issues in Nursing

Modern nursing is a rapidly evolving field, and nurses themselves are the ones championing that change and growth. Combining expert interviews, case studies, and academic research, we amplify the most relevant conversations in modern nursing, profile the nurses who are leading those conversations, and spotlight the advocacy issues that matter most to them. 

We also offer resources and guides to help aspiring nurses join the profession and start making a difference, too. Check out the features section of our blog to join in on the conversation.