In the mid 1800’s, Florence Nightingale paved the way for modern nursing, advancing the craft to be symbolic with compassion, integrity and professionalism. Today, registered nurses constitute the largest sector of healthcare workers, with the US employing over 3 million nurses.  Yet, despite the fact that nursing is projected to be a leader in job growth, over 515,000 nursing related jobs will remain unfilled in 2015.[...] Read More...

Health care is a wide-ranging field of study and apart from the doctors and nurses most of us are familiar with, there are a plethora of career opportunities in this challenging and rewarding industry. Two of them are radiologic technologists, whose duty it is to carry out diagnostic imaging examinations such as x-rays on patients, and MRI technologists, who work with MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scanners to produce diagnostic images of the human body that are then studied to pinpoint potential problems.[...] Read More...

Some of the top jobs of 2014 will be in the health care industry. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, there will be significant job growth in the fields of support, home health and tech positions. According to Deborah Rowe, the senior director of Genesis HealthCare, personal care aides and home health aides are going to be vital this year. She says: “There is going to be a lot more community care that is going to be needed as we move forward.”[...] Read More...

Despite a struggling economy, the medical industry is one industry where business is booming rather than dipping. As the Baby Boomers age and obesity-related problems continue to rise, Americans as a whole need medical attention more than ever. Many individuals are realizing this and heading back to school to earn a degree that will help them pursue a career in the expanding medical field.[...] Read More...

With so many different career opportunities within the medical field, it can be difficult to narrow down your options and find one that suits you best. Some aspiring medical workers are drawn to the field of diagnostic general sonography. This involves taking ultrasounds to diagnose or treat certain health conditions, and it can be a very satisfying and rewarding career.[...] Read More...

One of the few fields that grows consistently each year is that the of the healthcare industry. While it may seem out of reach to attend medical school for years to become a doctor or a nurse, there is still a way to earn more money each month, become a vital part of the health care industry and make a difference in people’s lives.[...] Read More...

If you have already received your nursing degree but want to earn a promotion or enjoy nursing from a more senior position, consider heading back to school for better qualifications.[...] Read More...

In order to become a registered nurse a bachelor degree is not a requirement. Some registered nurses are completely satisfied in their careers, pay levels, everyday tasks and have no interest in pursuing further qualifications. If you would like to earn more in the nursing field, however, you may have to earn qualifications like a Bachelor degree.[...] Read More...

In the field of health care, there are thousands of different positions in hospitals, doctor’s offices, clinics and even ambulances that work together to improve the health and comfort of their patients.[...] Read More...