Health care in the United States is stretched to its limit, and those who enter the medical field want to be able to provide the best care possible for their patients. For nurses, usually the backbone ...

Nurses have a lot of responsibility, including the assessment and care of patients. There are times when decisions are made without a doctor's supervision. Because people's lives are on the line, it ...

Julia Kagan is a financial/consumer journalist and former senior editor, personal finance, of Investopedia. Eric's career includes extensive work in both public and corporate accounting with ...