Are You Fit for a Nursing Career?
by B.J. Fairfax
bj.fairfax@careerschooldirectory.com
Career School Directory Columnist
Do you have what it takes to succeed in this demanding sector of healthcare? Read on to find out whether or not nursing is right for you, and, if so, what kind of career training or nursing degree best fits your needs.
A Career Education in Nursing
The BLS reports that nursing was the largest healt care occupation in 2004, with more than 2.4 million jobs in the field. By 2014, experts predict employment in nursing to grow by 27 percent or more. If you want to take advantage of the many nursing job opportunities resulting from the healthcare boom, you'll need to earn a nursing degree.
The standard career education for a registered nurse, a
four-year bachelor's degree, can qualify you for a broad array of nursing positions. However, it's also possible to earn more advanced career training, especially if you want to apply for upper-level nursing jobs.
If, however, you'd rather grab an entry-level nursing job and climb the ladder from there, an associate's degree in nursing is another viable option. Although graduates of two-year degree programs may not enjoy the same career mobility as those with more advanced degrees, it's always possible to further your education at a later date, and gain valuable experience in the meantime.
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About the Author
BJ Fairfax holds a bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Missouri-Columbia. She writes for a variety of print and online publications.
Posted on May 14, 2007 at 6:15 PM
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