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How can I break into the Healthcare field?

Truly, Is the Nursing/Healthcare Field in demand?

  • Hi, I have heard from many sources that some of the most "recession-proof" jobs can be found in the healthcare field. This sounds enticing, but I am wary of how lucrative ...show more

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    The population is aging, with the boomers starting to hit Medicare age. Aging people are more in need of health care. The average age of working nurses is 46 (that number may no longer be correct. I heard it a while ago, but it can't be too far off). Nursing schools are not putting enough new grads out to offset the nurses who are retiring. Although some health care can be deferred , due to unfavorable economics, illness does not go away in troubled times. When I add all those factors up, I come up with nursing being a pretty recession proof career.

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I totally agree with the other posters that 1. The average age of nurses is high, and many want to work less and then retire, and 2. The baby boom generation is retiring and their health care needs will be increasing. Your point about the job being accessible just isn't true, for several reasons, most important being that there just aren't enough nursing schools. Instructors get paid far less than they would in the private sector, and so they do not stay in teaching. You can't run a nursing school without instructors. If you don't believe me, ask around at your local (public) nursing schools and see how many people are trying to get into a small number of slots. There are often 5 times as many people who want to get in as there are seats. Another point: Nursing requires an excellent command of the language. Most countries that speak English and have many nursing schools are nearly tapped out in terms of how many they can send to the U.S. and getting visas has become harder. Mexico and Latin America do not have a tradition of training nurses and sending them to the U.S. So......for the foreseeable future, there will be a serious nursing shortage. I have been a nurse for 14 years and I've never had a problem finding work, and I don't expect to anytime soon.

Kal H

At present, the average nurse is in his/her mid-40's. By 2010, there will be over 1,000,000 openings in the field of nursing alone as the Baby Boomer generation retires. That is just 1.5 years from now. The time is ripe if you are considering a move into nursing. Please search community colleges, 4 year universities and hospital-owned/operated schools of nursing in your area to find a program that suits your schedule and your budget. Unlike the housing market, nursing is a sound investment. Good Luck

MHnurseC

In demand? OH, YES! Demanding? OH, YES! If you have the calling, go for it. You will make some good money, but you will more than earn it. Be prepared for job burnout.

catcat

I believe a lot depends on the area in which you live, but Nursing is definitely in depend. I have known some people to get training in health care and then struggle to find work. In some places there are too many pharmacy techs, phlebotomists, transcriptionists, Medical Assistants, etc..

Laura in North Carolina

every day. it's a great field with plenty of advancement and opportunity.

KitKat

that is very true. i can tell you from friends and relatives it will always be in demand. view more at PureMedicaljobs.com

Rick Ross

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