subject: Nursing Students, Here Are 8 Cool Things About The Nursing Profession [print this page] Nursing Students, Here Are 8 Cool Things About The Nursing Profession
So you're thinking about becoming a nurse? Nursing is a hot career right now; much of the economy is in flux, and nursing is one of the few profession's that's growing, not laying people off.
But let's get down to specifics. These 10 things make nursing just about the best career:
1. Reimbursement of tuition. Also known as loan forgiveness, this refers to a common incentive package offered by prospective employers to nursing graduates the want to hire. They offer to pay for student loans plus spend for continuing education.
2. Sign-on bonuses. Another incentive for facilities to lure nurses to join them. A sign-on bonus can amount to several thousands of dollar. In exchange however, most employers require a contract for return service.
3. Flexible schedules. A registered nurse can choose from different shifts. She can work days or nights, and can even get additional pay for overtime and weekend shifts.
4. Travel nursing. Believe it or not, a nursing career can literally take you to places too. Travel nursing agencies hire experienced nurses at higher rates, shoulder travel costs, and even provide for accommodation.
5. The opportunity of helping others. Other than the obvious monetary benefits, being a registered nurse also grant you a satisfaction like no other. Caring for sick people and helping them at the weakest times in their lives is something money cannot buy.
6. Great benefits if you're working a staff job. These include health benefits, 401k plans, paid vacations, and pension plans.
7. Job stability. Being laid-off is probably your last concern if you are a nurse these days.
8. Opportunity for advancement. RN's need not remain as staff nurses forever. With continued education and higher degrees (which some employers may even pay for) a nurse can rise to higher positions such as managers, and subsequently, earn more too.
