Nursing means many different things to many different people; however, the fundamental nature of nursing is having the opportunity to focus on the patient as a whole — not just a specific health issue. If you are interested in science and enjoy caring for others — nursing may very well be for you!

http://www.georgianurses.org/NursingFactsBrochure1.pdf

Careers in Nursing

• Nursing is a challenging and rewarding profession and a crucial part of the American health care system! RNs constitute the largest healthcare occupation, with 2.4 million jobs. The demand for nurses (RNs) has never been greater. Nationwide, the American Nurses Association predicts that the national demand for hospital nurses will continue to increase throughout the next decade.
  
• RN’s can expect more new jobs to be created for them, than for any other occupation.
  
• RN’s work primarily in hospitals and can choose specialties such as surgery, emergency, maternity, pediatrics, intensive care, mental health, and medical (diabetes, cancer, heart disease, etc.) Additionally, nurses work in offices, long-term care (nursing homes and assisted living centers), home health, schools of nursing, public health, occupational health, insurance companies, pharmaceutical manufacturers, research, travel, military, and other exciting areas.
  
• Bachelor’s prepared RNs can advance to master’s and doctoral degrees, including nurse educators, nurse practitioners, nurse attorneys, and clinical nurse specialists.
  
• Nationally, RN’s can earn from $33,000 to more than $49,000 annually, depending on experience, region of the country, and employment setting.
  
• Many employers offer flexible work schedules (8, 10, or 12 hour shifts) and educational and healthcare benefits.

With so many varied and challenging positions and opportunities for continued professional growth, it is easy to see why nursing is truly one of the most rewarding and fulfilling professions available.

For additional information:

www.georgianurses.org/NursingFactsBrochure1.pdf

www.georgianurses.org/becoming_a_nurse

www.DiscoverNursing.com

www.nsna.org/career

www.ana.org

www.MinorityNurse.com

www.NursingCenter.com