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Why You Should Become A Nurse
- By Westernschools
- Published 09/9/2007
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With over 25 years of experience in the Nursing Education field, Western Schools (http://www.westernschools.com) has now sold over 1 million ANCC accredited courses to nursing students across America.
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Introduction
Are you deciding on a career? Would you like to serve humanity, be paid well, have flexibility in scheduling, and opportunities to travel? If these perquisites seem interesting to you, then you should consider becoming a nurse. Nurses are well needed in America, and along with other careers such as fire fighting and policing, is one of the most noble job choices.
Fast facts about nursing
- Nursing is the largest health care profession
- There are currently more than two-million jobs for registered nurses in the U.S.
- The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects employment for registered nurses will grow faster than the average of all occupations through 2008.
- Nursing students comprise more than half of all health care students.
- Nurses are the largest single component of hospital staff.
- Wages for registered nurses are above average, especially for nurses with additional education and training.
- Starting salary for a registered nurse varies between $30,000 and $45,000 per year, depending on geographic location, type of nursing, and level of education.
- Schools of nursing are noticing a decline in enrollment.
- The total population of registered nurses is growing at the slowest rate in over twenty years.
- As a result of fewer new nurses, the average age of registered nurses is increasing.
Why nurses are in demand
- Increased number of elderly patients
- More acutely ill patients
- An aging nursing workforce
- Increased retirement rate of nurses
- A decline in student nurse enrollment
The perks of nursing
- Healthcare costs are rising. Physicians are spending less time with patients. The role of a nurse is evolving into educators and providers of direct care.
- The shortage of nurses is projected to grow to over 800,000 in the next 15 to 20 years. The shortage is causing a dramatic increase in nurses’ salaries. Hospitals and other facilities are offering signing bonuses, cars, childcare, and housing assistance.
- Nurses truly make a difference in the lives of people. This presence of altruism is a factor missing from many jobs.
- It is never too late. Many people look for second jobs and second careers. Many nursing schools are offering accelerated 12-18 month programs.
- Nursing is not just for women. Many men are becoming nurses.
- Salaries are rising for nurses, and as an added incentive, many facilities offer time flexibility.
- Nurses have the option of working in a variety of facilities. Nurses are needed in hospitals, schools, physician’s offices, hospices, etc. Nurses are also needed to work with lawyers, insurance companies, sales reps, and clinical researchers.
- Nurses have the ability to travel extensively. Some agencies have systems where nurses are placed in other geographic locations for short and long-term periods.
Conclusion
There are many reasons to attend nursing school, or if graduated, go back to nursing school for additional education. It is a noble profession that offers intrinsic as well as extrinsic rewards. Are you happy in your current position? Do you want to make a difference? The door is open.
Are you deciding on a career? Would you like to serve humanity, be paid well, have flexibility in scheduling, and opportunities to travel? If these perquisites seem interesting to you, then you should consider becoming a nurse. Nurses are well needed in America, and along with other careers such as fire fighting and policing, is one of the most noble job choices.
Fast facts about nursing
- Nursing is the largest health care profession
- There are currently more than two-million jobs for registered nurses in the U.S.
- The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects employment for registered nurses will grow faster than the average of all occupations through 2008.
- Nursing students comprise more than half of all health care students.
- Nurses are the largest single component of hospital staff.
- Wages for registered nurses are above average, especially for nurses with additional education and training.
- Starting salary for a registered nurse varies between $30,000 and $45,000 per year, depending on geographic location, type of nursing, and level of education.
- Schools of nursing are noticing a decline in enrollment.
- The total population of registered nurses is growing at the slowest rate in over twenty years.
- As a result of fewer new nurses, the average age of registered nurses is increasing.
Why nurses are in demand
- Increased number of elderly patients
- More acutely ill patients
- An aging nursing workforce
- A decline in student nurse enrollment
The perks of nursing
- Healthcare costs are rising. Physicians are spending less time with patients. The role of a nurse is evolving into educators and providers of direct care.
- The shortage of nurses is projected to grow to over 800,000 in the next 15 to 20 years. The shortage is causing a dramatic increase in nurses’ salaries. Hospitals and other facilities are offering signing bonuses, cars, childcare, and housing assistance.
- Nurses truly make a difference in the lives of people. This presence of altruism is a factor missing from many jobs.
- It is never too late. Many people look for second jobs and second careers. Many nursing schools are offering accelerated 12-18 month programs.
- Nursing is not just for women. Many men are becoming nurses.
- Salaries are rising for nurses, and as an added incentive, many facilities offer time flexibility.
- Nurses have the option of working in a variety of facilities. Nurses are needed in hospitals, schools, physician’s offices, hospices, etc. Nurses are also needed to work with lawyers, insurance companies, sales reps, and clinical researchers.
- Nurses have the ability to travel extensively. Some agencies have systems where nurses are placed in other geographic locations for short and long-term periods.
Conclusion
There are many reasons to attend nursing school, or if graduated, go back to nursing school for additional education. It is a noble profession that offers intrinsic as well as extrinsic rewards. Are you happy in your current position? Do you want to make a difference? The door is open.