The nursing industry has seen a great many changes over the last few decades.

Nurses are more highly trained than ever before, and the opportunities for

advancement have increased. Nursing jobs are in high demand, and that's not

likely to change any time soon. Nurses are more diverse, and they have more

diverse job opportunities.

Nurses are More Educated

A nurse's training is much more structured and demanding than in years past

making them an integral part of a medical team. Nursing education focuses on a

strong science foundation in classroom work. Along with that, practical

nursing skills are taught in a clinical setting. Every nurse must pass a

national exam no matter what degree they've earned, and there are continuing

education requirements in order to keep a license-up-to-date. Many nurses have

master's degrees and specialized certifications in fields like cardiology or

radiology.

Nurses Have Better Job Choices

Today more nurses see patients in a variety of settings. Many nurses find

working in nursing homes and schools very rewarding. More adventurous nurses

might find working as a flight nurse, travel nurse, or cruise nurse more to

their liking. Many specialized clinics might have nurses traveling to people's

homes, or working in wound care or cancer treatment.

Nurses Have More Opportunities

As nurses have become more educated, they have gained more opportunities for

advancement. As the population ages, geriatric nurses are in demand. With the

rise in heart disease, comes a rise in cardiac nursing. Many times it will be

a nurse running a clinic or hospital unit. Even nurses working in the typical

hospital environment are expected to contribute more to the team designing a

patient's treatment plan.

Nurses are Diverse

Most nurses are women and white. However, nearly 10% of nurses are male,

nearly 27% are African American, and nearly 8% are Hispanic. While these

numbers do not match the general population these nurses are serving, these

numbers are on the rise. The more diverse nursing becomes, the better the

nursing profession is able to meet the needs of the general population with

appropriate care and compassion.

The demand for nurses is so high that becoming a nurse usually means good

benefits, higher pay, and flexible schedules. Nursing is a rewarding and

meaningful career as well. The opportunities for advancement provide many

nurses with a strong and stable career that is accessible to anyone willing to

put in the work.

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