Nursing
A calling and
a career
A calling
and a
career
Why join the field of Nursing?
- Active, exciting and challenging experiences
- Potential to travel and work in unique places
- Interesting specialties in diverse environments
Meet your need to balance life, work, and school with programs that fit you. Choose a path that is a good mix of speed versus impact on your current job and career goals. Work with top schools to leverage your prior educational experiences, embrace a broad array of potential careers, and stay organized and on-track with flexible schedules.
Top Growing Nursing Occupations
2018 - 2028
According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of healthcare occupations is projected to grow 14 percent from 2018 to 2028, much faster than the average for all occupations, adding about 1.9 million new jobs. Healthcare occupations are projected to add more jobs than any of the other occupational groups. This projected growth is mainly due to an aging population, leading to greater demand for healthcare services.
NUMBER OF NEW JOB OPENINGS BY OCCUPATION
Skill to leverage
COMMUNICATION
Nursing skills driving success
PROFESSIONALISM Helps ensure and safeguard the health and well-being of patients
CRITICAL THINKING Vital as it helps prioritize key decisions that save lives
PATIENCE Helps overcome patient anxiety and drives better outcomes
CULTURAL AWARENESS Understanding diversity in human caring is essential
TIME MANAGEMENT More is done in minimal time
RECORD KEEPING Accurate notes helps identify problems and shortens issues
COMPASSION Provides a sense of help and respect in times of need
LISTENING A critical factor in effective patient communication
ATTENTION TO DETAIL Avoids mistakes in a field of life and death
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Levels of education and wages
In 2017 the US Bureau of Labor Statistics reported the median wage for high school graduates was $36,100. The median for those with a Bachelors was almost twice that.
BACHELORS DEGREE
$72,800 annually
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA
$36,100 annually
"The mind is not a vessel to be filled but a fire to be ignited."
Plutarch, Greek-Roman biographer
*All stats sited ‘bls.gov’ unless otherwise stated