Find the right nursing school for you Your first, and most important, task is finding the school that best suits your lifestyle and your career goals. Maybe you need a part-time program that will allow you to still have a full-time job or spend time with your family. Or you might need an accelerated program so you can enter the workforce more quickly, or an online program you can complete on your own schedule.

I recommend:  Use the "Find a School" feature at All Nursing Schools to narrow down your choices. You can search the list by degree program, or by the top-ranked schools. The site also features tips on everything from choosing a school to paying for your education. At NursingSchools.com, you can search for a school by location, specialization or degree program.

Buy scrubs online--or any other supply you need Looking for nursing scrubs or comfortable nursing shoes? Desperately need a new nursing uniform? You can compare prices, brands and quality for everything from basic supplies to things like stethoscopes and other medical devices at websites dedicated to the needs of nurses.

I recommend:  AllHeart.com offers everything from uniforms and shoes to accessories and medical devices. Find scrubs, uniforms and supplies from top brands at Medical Scrubs Mall.

Find the latest nursing news at national and regional publications If you're a registered nurse, licensed nurse or nurse practitioner, you'll find the news and resources you need at online and print nursing industry publications. Through them, you'll learn about the latest medical advances, laws and regulations affecting the nursing industry, and what it takes to thrive professionally, while also balancing your family life.

I recommend:  At Nurse.com, you can subscribe to national nursing magazines Nursing Spectrum and NurseWeek; while you're there, seek advice from fellow nurses at the forum. Or, seek out local nursing publications such as Kansas City Nursing News.