subject: Facts About Nursing Jobs [print this page] Registered Nurses (RNs) is a highly demanding job that provide and coordinate patient care, inform and educate patients and public about various health conditions and more than often provide act as an emotional backbone and support to the suffering patients and their family members.
According to latest US job statistics, employment of nursing jobs is expected to grow 26% from 2010 to 2020, which is faster than the average for all occupations. Growth is expected primarily because of ""
"Technological advancements,
"An increases emphasis on preventative care
"And a large, baby-boomer population who now lives longer, better and demand quality healthcare services.
Nurses can choose from a number of new jobs or employment options in hospitals across USA. However, it is important to consider a number of factors while choosing nursing jobs, including the ability to be persistent and flexible in the hiring process itself. Some facts you may need to consider are --
"At times, you might have to settle for an alternative position before you network with personnel in hospitals and facilities in your job target region so they can inform you about any possible opportunities.
"It is also essential to evaluate your skill level and experience from time to time to determine if you are in the right job. If you notice a marked improvement in your skill levels due to your experience without any change in compensation, it is important to re-evaluate your nursing career.
"Ensure that you do not job hop without any long term goals.
"Remember that you are a key resource and can always find a new job based on your experience when you have passed the NCLEX exam and remain in good standing with your state boards.
"You can also choose career specialization options as a registered nurse. According to the US Labor Department, you can choose from a host of options including wound care, hospice care, long-term care, genetics, nephrology, neuroscience, rehab, occupational health, perianesthesia, paediatrics, gerontology, ophthalmic, orthopaedic, etc.
Nursing Jobs Outside the Hospital
For nurses who believe that their only option is working in the hospital, these are the options which they have other than the hospital. They can take to missionary or goodwill nursing, school nursing, substance abuse nursing, or even a nursing educator to the student population. Alternative forms of healing and treating medicine have also grown in the past decade and with that the demand for nurses well-versed in nutrition, reflexology, etc has also grown. You can also choose to be a Certified Nurse Midwife after taking courses approved by the American College of Nurse-Midwives and passing a certification exam. The certification will let you take care of pregnant and expectant mothers, providing them and their babies pre-natal care. You can be involved in the delivery process as well and continue to care for the mother and infant immediately after birth, and be work on general nursing duties. The world of nursing careers is wide open and yours to choose if you are a qualified professional.
