National Football
League is the past; Nursing the future!
On the face of it there is no comparison between the two;
however if you look closely, a football player has a short playing career which
gets shorter if there is any serious injury (chances of which are always very
high). A nurse on the other hand, works for decades, not only serving humanity
but also earning very decent amounts of money. In addition,
nursing career
has a great job outlook as well.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, a registered
nurse with an Associate’s degree earns in excess of $64,000 each year. Nurses
with higher educational qualifications and prior related work experience may
earn in excess of the quoted yearly income. For example, Certified Registered
Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs), on average, earn $130,000 per year.
As mentioned earlier the
career in nursing,
nursing profession has a great job outlook as well. The Bureau of Labor
Statistics predicts 26 percent faster growth of the industry as compared to
other industries between the years 2010 and 2020. This exponential growth is due to the large
and ageing baby-boomer generation which now requires medical services. This is
also because of technological advancements and an increased emphasis on
preventive care.
Despite the attractive professional outlook if you are still
unsure whether nursing is the profession for you, consider this; if you have
the following skills, nursing is the profession for you:
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Critical thinking skills
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Speaking skills
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Organizational skills
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Patience
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Emotional stability
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An eye for detail
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Compassion
In addition to acquiring the right educational
qualification(s) it is worth remembering that all nurses must have a nursing
license to practice. This means passing the National Council Licensure
Examination or NCLEX-RN. Some states may have further requirements as well.
