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Think you might like to become a nurse? |
| There are some things to consider first. Nursing is a very demanding profession both physically and emotionally. You have to be able to replenish yourself as nursing demands that you give constantly. Healthcare is one of the fastest growing professions throughout the world. As the population ages, and healthcare costs rise, the demand for nurses will continue to increase. The health care delivery system is shifting, and nurses, particularly those with advanced education, will be in demand for quite some time. Before you decide to become a nurse there are a few things you should consider carefully, these are just a few... |
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Nursing Role Expanding
With the rising costs of healthcare, physicians are spending less time with patients, and nurses are shifting into an ever-expanding role of health educator, as well as providing care that is more direct to the patients.
Effects of Nursing Shortage
The present population of nurses is aging and approaching retirement. This will compound the current shortage of nurses worldwide. The shortage of over 300,000 nurses worldwide is expected to grow to over 800,000 in the next 15-20 years.
Benefits, Job Security, and Rewards
Attractive salaries, bonuses, and job security are not the only benefits for nurses. Caring for others and making a difference in the lives of others everyday is a rewarding aspect to a career in nursing. It is something that can be said to be missing in many careers.
Flexible Schedules |
The shortage of nurses has forced employers to not only adjust salaries, but to look outside the box at alternative and flexible working conditions. Many more opportunities are available for per diem, part
time as well as full time employees. Flexible work schedules and job sharing opportunities are emerging in the field to help nurses meet the demands of their families while managing a rewarding career.
Where Do Nurses Work?
Nurses work not only in hospitals and clinics, but also in physician's offices, schools, private duty and home health. Nurses also work in the legal arena as consultants and lawyers with a nursing degree, for insurance companies, and as clinical researchers, and sales reps for drug companies and medical equipment firms. Occupational nurses work in industry all over the world. Nurses such as Diabetic Educators and Wound Ostomy nurses educate other nurses in new medications, treatments, equipment, and treatment modalities. There is a rapidly growing field of nursing informatics, which involves computerizing medical records and health information. Nurses are also teachers in nursing schools at all levels. Nurse practitioners specialize in areas such as geriatrics, mental health, OB/GYN, palliative care. Some of these require advanced degrees and some certification programs. Nursing is a constantly emerging profession. Consider the opportunities when choosing a career.
Nursing Shortage
The Nursing Shortage and it is affects on healthcare worldwide are a major concern to politicians, healthcare workers, economists, and consumers alike. Where jobs may be scarce in some fields, healthcare jobs are growing exponentially. Efforts to increase enrollment in nursing programs however, have met with a shortage of qualified nursing educators. How this challenge is being met every day across the globe is major news.
Good luck to you!
There is a tremendous shortage of nurses,
We need new blood in the system. |
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