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Earnings for medical assistants vary depending on their experience, skill level and location. The mean annual salary nationwide for medical assistants as of May 2007 was $28,430.

Both work in a hospital or doctor's office, both make sure patients are comfortable and cared for, and both are relied on for the smooth operation of a medical office. But medical assistants and nurses are two distinct professions, each with a slightly different focus.

Although some RNs earn a diploma from a nursing program administered by a hospital, most go to school to earn either a four-year bachelor's of science in nursing or a two-year associate degree in nursing.

Each specialty focuses on a different area of the body, and any of them can be performed on patients of any age with the same level of risk.

For nursing students or professional nurses in general, a huge source of insight and confidence often comes from the communities they find online.

RN salary and employment stats for major cities across the US. From the good ol' Labor Bureau.

There are three main paths to becoming a registered nurse. The most recommended is the BSN, a 4-5 year program covering a wide array of theoretical and technical nursing skills. A quick overview of how it works.

For students who study online, a strong Web forum is the perfect place to take those towering questions - or just vent steam. Here are a few active, subject-oriented ones.

The goal of a resume is not only to display your strongest employment information - it's also to keep a potential employer from eliminating you from the pool of applicants. Use this guide to make sure yours is the sharpest one in the stack.

X-ray technologist employment and salary figures for major US metropolitan areas, as of May 2007.

Ultrasound tech employment and salary figures for major US metropolitan areas, as of May 2007.

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