Training, Other Qualifications, and Advancement:
To obtain a nursing license, all states require graduation from an accredited nursing school and passing a national licensing examination. Nurses may be licensed in more than one state, either by examination or endorsement of a license issued by another state. Licenses must be periodically renewed, and continuing education is a requirement for renewal in some states.

Job Outlook:
Job prospects in nursing are good. Although employers in some parts of the country reported shortages of R.N.'s in the past, large wage increases have attracted more people to nursing and dampened demand. However, R.N. recruitment has long been a problem in rural areas, in some big city hospitals, and in specialty areas including intensive care, rehabilitation, geriatrics, and long-term care.

Sources of Additional Information:

The National League for Nursing (N.L.N.) publishes a variety of nursing and nursing education materials, including a list of nursing schools and information on student financial aid. For a complete list of N.L.N. publications, write for a career information brochure. Send your request to: