Thomas Said:

Should I get a nursing degree?

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Now would be the time to do it. By current estimates, it is predicted there will be a huge shortage (500,000) of nurses by 2025. You might even find a few college professors in your nursing classes!

Shannon Said:

Which nursing job should I take? HELP!?

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Happy and broke. I speak from experience. Get another part-time job, even if it is retail.

Irma Said:

help reconsidering nursing career?

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Try getting your masters in Nurse Practitioning. You get lots oof free time and have a flexible schedual.

Irene Said:

What are the top 10 highest paid Doctor Professions?

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Information is below.

Ernest Said:

Safe, stable, in demand careers? What to major in? I'm a worry wart!?

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Nurses are in high demand so much so they are giving them sign on bonuses. The population is aging so they will be in demand for a long time to come. Computers are also going to be around awhile, don't listen to they people trying to scare you into thinking all the jobs are going overseas, some are but that is because we don't have enough trained here. Good luck

Lisa Said:

I'm a nurse looking for a better paying job, suggestions?

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Better paying positions in nursing usually equate to more responsibility. Other factors include level of education, experience in field, and the part of the country you are looking for a job.

Consider finding a graduate program in nursing and asking them if they have a mentor program or if you could shadow a person for a few days in the field you are interested in. Do this before you commit the time, money and energy into furthering your education.

Other factors to consider include, level of autonomy, call responsibilities (if its part of the job), and whether it would be accommodating to your social/family life. Those would be factors affecting your salary.

Here are a few suggestions for better paying nursing jobs with requirements for more education. Nurse practitioners, nurse attorneys, RN First assistants, CRNA's, Pharmaceutical or medical product sales. Nursing educators. All of these are in high demand. Many companies are looking for medically trained people, you can learn the marketing and business stuff later on. Government regulations are putting pressure on companies to have occupational health nurses, that would do worker education, manage work injury reduction programs, provide first aid, and keep up on the latest safety and occupational requirements. I know the University of Pennsylvania has a program in Masters of Occupational health nursing.

Wages follow the laws of supply and demand. In areas where there are many Practitioners/schools there are more opportunities and job openings, and people looking for work in these areas, and the salaries might be somewhat depressed. Each is different. More rural areas, and areas where there is high demand for these providers and in areas with growth, and fewer schools, the salaries are inflated. I find that nursing salaries are lower in the southern states, and highest in the northeast, west coast, and in metropolitan areas. Again supply and demand.

It also helps to understand the business of health care, and within all the jobs I listed above, there are opportunities for your own incorporation (LLC)and its tax benefits, flexibility in work schedule, understanding about 3rd party reimbursement ect. Doing your own billing. That's where the big bucks are at. The product representatives have salaries, expense accounts, sometimes a company car, and maybe stock options if they are public company.

All these positions are in high demand right now. Nationally the average age of all nurses is in the 50's now, There is such a demand for nurses in all areas; including the areas outside of traditional floor nursing. Now is the time to capitalize on the impending shortages.

Hope this helps.