By C. WilliamsJFB
Registered nurses perform a wide variety of duties in healthcare environments, such as overseeing patient medical records, explaining appropriate prevention methods and providing specific care that ranges from giving injections to measuring vital signs. As of May 2008, the highest paid registered nurses earned more than approximately $92,240 each year, while the lowest paid earned less than...
By Kimberlee Ferrell
One of the most challenging decisions in a person's life is what career to pursue. Online career aptitude tests are one way to find out what you are best suited for, according to your personality, abilities, and preferences. Finding a useful free career test, however, is not always easy. Here are a few areas to consider when choosing the best career aptitude test for your future. While a...
By G. keith Evans
A career in computers can be exciting, challenging and well-paying. According to U.S. census data for 2004, the most recent year for which this statistic is available, more than 1.2 million Americans held a computer-related degree, indicating considerable benefits for a career in this field. A trademark characteristic of the computer industry is that it is constantly changing. Moore's law, a ...
By Bridget Everett
While both LPNs (Licensed Practical Nurses) and RNs (Registered Nurses) work in the medical nursing field, there are several key differences between the two. Many Registered Nurses work as LPNs while completing their RN training and education. LPNs are only required to obtain a high school diploma and pass a certification exam. Registered nurses complete two to four year programs, also obtaining ...