by Tamar Snyder, ClassesUSA.com
"Worried about the effect of the recession on your career prospects? Don't be. Even in an economic downturn, one sector is staying strong -- health care.
"According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics' (BLS) Current Employment Statistics, health care employment continued to grow in the first few months of 2008. During the past 12 months, the health care sector overall has grown by 363,000 jobs, making it the largest industry in the United States, accounting for 13.5 million jobs.
"Better yet, the health care sector will generate 3 million new jobs by 2016, more than any other industry -- thanks, in part, to aging baby boomers and increased numbers of retirees. Plus, most positions will require less than four years of college education. Here's a look at the four accessible health care jobs -- and the education or training necessary to break into this growing field.
Registered Nurse
"Registered nurses are in high demand. If you're nurturing, detail oriented, and capable of staying calm in stressful situations, a career in nursing may prove a good fit. By 2010, 1.7 million nurses will be needed, but only 635,000 will be available. Demand is highest for nurses in emergency room, operating room, intensive care, pediatrics and labor and delivery room. Median salary in 2006 was $57,280. To become a nurse, enroll in a nursing program, which range from bachelor's, associate degrees, and diplomas."
(FYI: The above picture is not my husband)
When we married I did not know what Darrel was going to choose as a career and profession (leap of faith on my part :D) but, as the years have passed, he has found the perfect fit. Nursing has been a great career for him and our family lifestyle. Yes, it has flexible hours etc. but, there are nights and weekends which is hard for our family too. Overall, we like the lifestyle and most importantly for me, the job security. Before I married, I always said that I wanted my husband to be in a profession or have a job that he enjoyed going to each day. This is it.
I know it is not easy for him to get up each morning or each night but he does and I know it is because he loves me and he loves our children. He wants to provide the best possible life for us and he's doing a great job.
"I love you, Babe".
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Nick and I were just talking about this the other day. All my brothers are in careers where their livelihood is directly affected the economy and I have never been more grateful for a job where stability is a guarantee!
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