Career Information | Nursing
Imagine a career where you help improve the lives of your patients and their families. As a nurse, you will examine patients and record medical histories, help perform diagnostic tests and administer treatments and medications. You will also ensure your patients receive the best care and help with follow-up rehabilitation and education.
LPN Career
Licensed Practical Nurses care for the sick, injured and disabled under the direction of licensed physicians, registered nurses, dentists, optometrists, chiropractors, podiatrists and advanced practice nurses.
Imagine a career where you care for and help treat sick, injured and disabled patients. As an LPN you will provide basic bedside care and skilled nursing treatments. You will also perform routine laboratory tests, administer medications, monitor intravenous therapy and contribute to the patients' plan of care.
- Nursing is a highly regarded profession. According to a 2004 Gallup Poll, nurses were voted #1 among honesty and ethical standards for various professions.
- Long-term care facilities are the primary work site for LPNs. However due to the shortage of LPNs, some may work in hospitals and acute care.
- Employment of LPNs is expected to grow faster in home health care and long term care settings.
Nursing is a growing profession!
Look at the facts according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics:
Average income: $37,440+
Annual openings: 28,000
4% job growth rate
RN Career
Registered Nurses provide basic and advanced nursing care and education for patients, families and members of the community.
Imagine a career where you help improve the lives of your patients and their families. As a RN, you will be responsible and accountable for coordinating patient care and directing and supervising others. RNs also evaluate plans of care and determine when collaboration is needed.
- Registered nurses constitute the largest health care occupation, with 2.4 million jobs
- About 3 out of 5 registered nurses work in hospitals
- Registered nurses are projected to create the second largest number of new jobs among all occupations. In fact, by the year 2020 the projected RN shortage will reach 800,000!
- Today's nurses can now be found in professional venues you might not think of. Nurses influence legislation, change health care delivery systems, write and publish, educate about disease prevention and health promotion, and participate on boards of directors.
- Nurses are not only known for their honesty and ethical standards, but also for their ability to reduce infection, falls, pressure ulcers, thrombosis and death which points to their intrinsic value.
Nursing is a growing profession!
Look at the facts according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics:
Average income: $59,000
Annual openings:120,000
5% job growth rate
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