Best Careers

Thanks to a severe nursing shortage in the United States, if you are interested in going into nursing you will find a wealth of careers available to you, as well as the promise of extremely good pay.

When most people think of nurses, they think of the long hours registered nurses (RNs) work in the hospitals.  In fact, this is only a small part of the field.  Other careers in nursing include:

1. Home care providers:  Special caregiver training programs and elder abuse resources prepare nurses for positions caring for the ill and infirm in their own homes.  Companion homemaker training is often less involved than the training programs required for RNs, and is therefore an economical choice if you don’t have the money for an extensive training program right now.
2. Medical assistants in doctor’s offices:  You know how when you go to the doctor, a nurse checks all your vitals and goes over the reason for the visit with you before the actual doctor comes in?  Well, that’s another career option for those who are interested in nursing.
3. Nursing homes:  Working as a nurse in a nursing home is a demanding job, both emotionally and physically.  However, I have heard from friends that it is also a very rewarding job.

There are, of course, many more specialized positions in the nursing industry — these are just some of the most general positions you might consider.  It’s worth looking into, especially since the average salary for an RN is $60,000 annually — one of the highest salaries for a job that requires only a two-year degree!

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