Nursing Is the Career of the Future; Onlineedublog.com Presents Some Statistics to Back This Up

Onlineedublog.com presents another reason to celebrate National Nurses Week this year. Statistics compiled by onlineedublog. comreveal that this career is expected to see faster than average growth making it one of the best careers to pursue in the f

New York, NY (prHWY.com) May 17, 2012 - NY, NewYork. - On National Nurses Week, Onlineedublog.com pays tribute to the 3.1 million registered nurses in the U.S. who form the largest workforce in the healthcare industry. Statistics collected by Onlineedublog.com reveal that nursing is likely to be one of the strongest careers in 2012 and beyond with an above average job growth rate in the flourishing health care US industry.
National Nurses Week- which begins on 6th May-recognizes the dedication and care with which nurses improve our health in hospitals and other healthcare settings; it culminates on 12th May which marks Florence Nightingale's birthday.

Richard Sandler, spokesperson for onlineedublog.com says, "As nurses retire and our aging population increases, a huge demand is expected in the industry in the following few years and students who take advantage of this now can ensure a successful career in a high growth industry for themselves."The BLS predicts that a 22% increase in nursing positions is expected between 2012 and 2018, which is faster than average. 60% of these new jobs would be found in hospitals while other jobs are found in home health care services, nursing care facilities and physician's offices.

However pursuing higher education and certifications is often not possible, especially for nurses already in the workforce. They realize the need to advance in their career but are unable to leave their current jobs. Many nurses have been able to overcome this dilemma with the help of Online Nursing Degrees. Online Nursing Degrees are available at all levels from diplomas to associates to bachelors all the way to master's level and in a variety of nursing discipline ranging from. While students can complete theoretical work at home, clinical work is performed at healthcare settings.

Students generally enter into the workforce by pursuing one year vocational program, an Associate's Degree in Nursing or a Bachelor's of Science in Nursing. An advanced degree such as the Masters of Science in Nursing can increase the salary up to $70900.Several specializations are offered by online colleges at the master's level such as informatics, health care management, health administration, health care education and family nurse practitioner. These specializations lead to greater salary prospects for nurses.

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