Nursing Jobs

Nature of the Industry

The healthcare industry uses science and technology to help keep people healthy and care for patients who are injured or ill. Nurse jobs involve tasks such as administering medication, starting IV lines, and keeping detailed patient records.

Nurse jobs fall into four distinct areas of specialty.

• Setting: Nurse jobs relating to a specialized setting include those that focus on areas such as emergency room care or home healthcare.
• Disease: A nurse who specializes in disease may focus on treating patients suffering from conditions such as drug addiction, HIV, or diabetes.
• Body system: Dermatology and endocrinology are two examples of body system areas that require the assistance of nurses with specialized skills.
• PopulationNurse jobs focusing on populations may include those that involve serving children or the elderly.

Opportunities for people interested in nurse jobs are expected to increase at a high rate. An aging population and a focus on the importance of preventive medicine have led to an expansion in the healthcare industry as a whole. There is a particularly high need for registered nurses in physicians’ offices and nurses who work in home healthcare.

Types of Jobs

Nurse jobs include positions for registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, licensed vocational nurses, school nurses, medical assistants, diagnostic medical sonographers, emergency medical technicians, nurse practitioners, nursing aides, occupational therapists, physician assistants, and psychiatric aides.

Training and Education

To obtain a nursing job, a person must possess skills in communication and science as well as a sense of empathy and compassion for treating patients. A registered nurse must pass the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) and have a bachelor's degree (BSN), an associate's degree (ADN), or a diploma from a nursing program that includes coursework in anatomy, physiology, microbiology, chemistry, nutrition, and psychology as well as clinical field experience. Licensed practical and vocational nurses need to pass the NCLEX-PN test and complete a training program. Nursing and psychiatric aides need to have a high school diplomas and some vocational training. Certification is done by completing state-approved training and passing an examination.

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