--- title: Explore a Career in Nursing description: Discover diverse nursing specialties, career options, and opportunities for advancement. Explore the growing field of healthcare and nursing. image: https://aspire.loyola.edu/hubfs/ASPIRE%20Assets/Icons/Healthcare.png --- [Home](https://aspire.loyola.edu/?hsLang=en) [Categories](https://aspire.loyola.edu/products?hsLang=en) Healthcare and Medical Careers [Explore a Career in Nursing](https://aspire.loyola.edu/products/2463533160#) ![product_image](https://aspire.loyola.edu/hubfs/ASPIRE%20Assets/Icons/Healthcare.png) # Explore a Career in Nursing #### $199.00 Start Today! [Add to cart](https://aspire-cart.loyola.edu/simple_order?catalogid=TC_E2G_A_Exp_Car_Nur&return=https%3A%2F%2Faspire.loyola.edu) #### [ Professional Credits: ](https://aspire.loyola.edu/credit_terminology?hsLang=en) CEU: 2.4 #### $199.00 Start Today! [Add to cart](https://aspire-cart.loyola.edu/simple_order?catalogid=TC_E2G_A_Exp_Car_Nur&return=https%3A%2F%2Faspire.loyola.edu) ![](https://aspire.loyola.edu/hubfs/ASPIRE%20Assets/Icons/Completion.png) Completion Time 24 hours ![](https://aspire.loyola.edu/hubfs/ASPIRE%20Assets/Icons/Access%20time.png) Access Time 42 Days ![](https://aspire.loyola.edu/hubfs/ASPIRE%20Assets/Icons/Outcome.png) Outcome Individual Skill Course ![](https://aspire.loyola.edu/hubfs/ASPIRE%20Assets/Icons/Language.png) Language English ![](https://aspire.loyola.edu/hubfs/ASPIRE%20Assets/Icons/Training%20level.png) Training Level Beginner #### Delivery Information: Online Asynchronous Self-paced #### Description Are you interested in a career that's meaningful and challenging with a great salary, benefits, and opportunities for advancement? You should think about becoming a nurse! No segment of the economy is growing faster than the healthcare industry, and nurses have more options than ever before. As you progress through the course, you'll learn about several different fields of nursing—from traditional bedside work to critical care areas, like the OR and ICU, to lesser known branches of the field, like nursing informatics. Basically, there's a nursing specialty for everyone, whether your dream is an adrenaline-fueled job in a fast-paced emergency department or a desk job working for the government. You'll also gain information about what you can do with a graduate degree in nursing, and take a quick peek at some of the other medical positions you might be interested in, like radiology technician or physical therapist. If you've ever thought about nursing, now is the time to find out more! This *Explore a Career in Nursing* course is offered in collaboration with the trusted learning partner Ed2Go. #### Learning Outcomes What you will learn: - Learn the skills and prerequisite courses you'll need to qualify for nursing school - Understand licensing exams you will be required to pass - Get a crash course in medical basics: acronyms, medical language, blood tests, and radiology - Explore interviews with actual nurses currently working in the field - Learn about basic clinical skills to put you ahead of the game for nursing school - Gain a foundation of basic medical knowledge to build on How you will benefit: - Experience nursing and discover your passion before committing to the career - Explore all of the opportunities that nursing has available - Get a jumpstart on important medical knowledge and set yourself on the right path for succeeding in nursing school #### Requirements ** ##### Technology Requirements Hardware Requirements: This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook. Software Requirements: Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins. - PC: Windows 8 or later. - Mac: macOS 10.6 or later. - Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible. Cookies and JavaScript must be enabled - The latest Adobe Reader/Acrobat Reader ( free download available at https://get.adobe.com/reader/ ) - Any modern Office suite: Microsoft Office, Apple iWork, OpenOffice, or LibreOffice Other: - Reliable internet connection. Broadband cable or highspeed DSL is recommended for optimal experience. - E-mail account (to be able to register and to receive e-mail from the course system regarding registration, course status, etc.) #### Enroll My Team ** Are you looking to enroll your team in this training Course? You Can: ##### Option 1 Click "Add to Cart" and then update the number of seats you'd like to purchase in yout cart. [Add to Cart](https://aspire-cart.loyola.edu/simple_order?catalogid=TC_E2G_A_Exp_Car_Nur&return=https%3A%2F%2Faspire.loyola.edu) ##### Option 2 Contact us to explore enrollment options, including potential discounts! [Contact Us](https://aspire.loyola.edu/individuals-contact-form?hsLang=en) ### $199.00 ##### Start Today! [Add to cart](https://aspire-cart.loyola.edu/simple_order?catalogid=TC_E2G_A_Exp_Car_Nur&return=https%3A%2F%2Faspire.loyola.edu)