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15 Hottest Healthcare Fields of 2009
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Nurse Practitioners
Nurse practitioners may supervise other nurses as case managers or directors of nursing. Their advanced education and experience allows them to work independently at retail clinics and in their own practices. Many nurse practitioners specialize in pediatrics, women’s health, or acute care, among others. Advanced practice nurses are able to prescribe medicine.
Relevant Statistics
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Projected Need: 2.5 million (Includes RNs)
Projected Growth: 23%
Median Wage: $42/hr
A master’s degree is required for all nurse practitioners. Most master’s programs take two years of full-time study to complete and require a BSN in order to apply. A few select programs require 1-2 years of clinical experience as well. Certification is often required for nurse practitioners.
Advanced practice nurses are in high demand because of expanding responsibilities and a shortage in primary care physicians. Nurses of all types will remain the most in-demand job of 2009 with an estimated need for over 1 million nurses by 2016.
jm_durga
8 days ago
2 comments
Hi friends, am working as a Data Analyst for the project of the global concern JnJ. Can i get any job offer in medical records.?
allesha
6 months ago
2 comments
my aunt is a Respiratory Therapists and im thinking of becoming on. But what are the advantage of becoming one.
nanahill
10 months ago
2 comments
Hello, my name is Vanessa Hill. i have recently relocated to KY from WA state where I worked as an RHIT/coder/biller. The CPC certification is more accepted than the RHIT here in this state. i have been searching for work, but it has been hard. I love the billing/analyzing/revenue part of the job that I did in WA. But the problem I have been having is these jobs call for BA in nursing, accounting or finance in analysing or revenue cycle. Any suggestions?
Lauranevarez
10 months ago
4 comments
Hi my name is Laura and Im going to start phlebotomy this month. id like to know where should i start in terms of job hunting once i graduate, and what hospitals are hiring and labs? Whats the right path, because i just dont have a clue? Please email me. Thanks
soosaiarul
11 months ago
2 comments
hai iam soosai arul i have diplamo in hotelmanagement course but ineed more detailes about
hygienic
jasraj
11 months ago
2 comments
hi i m doing phlebotomy course and wanna go for registered nurse what is the best path to go for rn.
Mohsharif
11 months ago
10 comments
Dear Sirs/Madams,
I have a Bachelore degree as hygienist-epidemiologist and Master degree in Public Health. Now I am working as project Coordinator in Tajikistan. But I would like to find a job in US, because I like USA. The high salary is not interested me. I like administrative and managerial work. I have one dependant - my 2,5 years old son. my husband is studying in US.
If there is something appropiate, please contact me: E-mail: nasrulloeva@yahoo.com
Thanks, Moh
MERK
11 months ago
2 comments
Hi,
Looking for a LPN position in a Drs. Office or private duty. If there is anything out there, please contact me! ( Part-time, Beaver, Sewickley or Pittsburgh area) e-mail,mminnici@aol.com
nicole1
11 months ago
2 comments
i am interested in atheletic training
mschadlick
12 months ago
2 comments
i am going to be a medical assistant what is the going rate
mlicorish
12 months ago
2 comments
I actually just started taking classes for a Medical Billing and Coding degree....$14/hr. is not very enticing..any thoughts..
PA_Red
12 months ago
42 comments
I would love to have more information about this field in the healthcare industry. I already have my degree in Medical Billing & Coding, am currently working on my degree in Medical Office Administration and plan on getting my Bachelor's in Medical IT.