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Exploring the Nursing Profession: Opportunities, Education, and Job Outlook

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The nursing profession, encompassing nurses and nursing assistants, is the largest group in the healthcare sector. This field demands dedication and compassion for patients—ranging from infants to the elderly. Adequate education is essential, with programs varying from Licensed Practical Nurse (1-2 years) to Advanced Training (up to 4 years). The job outlook is promising, with a projected growth of 19% for registered nurses from 2012 to 2022, driven by an emphasis on preventative care and a growing aging population. Average earnings for RNs are around $66,530.

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Exploring the Nursing Profession: Opportunities, Education, and Job Outlook

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  1. 11TH Graduation project By: Liz Pruzinsky

  2. nursing

  3. Nature of work • The largest group of workers in the health sector are those in the nursing occupations - nurses and nursing assistants. • The profession of nursing requires a spirit of service with dedication, love, tender care of the physically incapacitated, sick, injured, newborns, convalescing mothers, old persons and at times mentally deranged and sick patients. • Their training and education imparts knowledge and skill to work in hospitals, nursing homes, sanatoriums, schools, industry and private medical clinics.

  4. Education and training • Licensed Practical Nurse- 1-2 years of college • Registered Nurse- 2-3 years of college • Advanced training- 4 years of college • Accelerated Nursing Program- 5 ½ years of training

  5. Other qualiafations • With each training you must have hands on training and observation training.

  6. Job outlook • Employment of registered nurses is projected to grow 19 percent from 2012 to 2022, faster than the average for all occupations. Growth will occur for a number of reasons, including an increased emphasis on preventative care; growing rates of chronic conditions, such as diabetes and obesity; and demand for healthcare services from the baby boomer population, as they live longer and more active lives

  7. Potential earnings AND OUTLOOK • Registered Nurse (RN)Average Earning Potential: $66,530* • As an RN, your duties may include treating and educating patients about various medical conditions. You might also perform diagnostic tests, analyze results, and administer medications.

  8. 3 related jobs • Doctor • Therapist • Pediatrician

  9. citations "Stop Spending Time Searching for Nursing Jobs, and Start Spending Time Healing." Nursing Job Search. N.p., n.d. Web. 08 Apr. 2014. "ExploreHealthCareers.org." Nursing. N.p., n.d. Web. 07 Apr. 2014.

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