Nursing: Career Training and Job Options
Why a Nursing Career?
Now is a great time to consider a nursing career. As the baby boomer generation ages, the demand for health care continues to grow. Nurses are essential to any health care system. One great benefit of pursuing a job in nursing is flexibility. As a nurse, you could work a variety of schedules, whether full-time or part-time, day shift or night shift. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), jobs are also available in a variety of settings, including:
- Hospitals
- Nursing homes
- Schools
- Private homes
- Administration offices
Training to Become a Nurse
With increasing demand for more and more nurses, most community colleges and universities offer on campus and online degrees in nursing. Your career training may include courses in biology, chemistry, and anatomy along with hands-on experience assessing and helping patients. In May 2008, the BLS reported the following median salaries for nursing positions:
- Registered Nurse (RN): $62,450
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) salary: $39,030
If you're looking for a career with plenty of job security and flexibility, nursing may be a perfect fit.
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