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Nursing Jobs Outlook

Nursing Jobs Outlook

Nursing Jobs: Nursing is one of the most in-demand fields in the healthcare industry. Registered nurses are projected to create the second largest number of new jobs among all occupations. Licensed practical nurses (LPNs) and licensed vocational nurses (LVNs) are other options in the field.

Education: LPN and LVN training lasts about one year. There are about 1,200 state-approved programs nationwide. The three major educational paths to registered nursing are a bachelor's degree, an associate degree or a diploma from an approved nursing program.

Scope: Registered nurses constitute the largest healthcare occupation, with 2.4 million jobs. In fact, registered nurses are projected to create the second largest number of new jobs among all ccupations.

Growth for nursing jobs is beyond excellent. Nursing jobs are predicted to create the second largest amount of new jobs among all occupations. Medical tech advances, trendy preventative care and more elderly patients are the reasons why nursing jobs eclipse the competition. Congratulations!

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics

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