POPULAR CAREERS

HEALTHCARE

The continued growth and success of the healthcare industry can be most attributed to the aging population and the so-called baby boomers.
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TECHNOLOGY

The field of technology will be further impelled by innovations and opportunities will overflow as we become an information-rich society.
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BUSINESS

Even with a tough economy, some business careers managed to grow and are still growing. Business careers, especially in financial services, like accounting and actuary continue to offer solid opportunities.
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SOCIAL SERVICE

If your goal is to make a difference and help make this world a better place while earning a decent salary, a career in social service will be right for you.
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VOCATIONAL

Many people have proven that finding and building a recession-proof career is not only for those who are able to acquire a Bachelor's or Master's degree or the highest level of education.
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Registered Nurse

With a record 2.6 million jobs, registered nurses undoubtedly represent the largest healthcare occupation. Nurses can be found everywhere: public and private hospitals, physician's offices, home healthcare agencies, skilled nursing facilities, correctional facilities, schools, the military and more. Nurses are advocates and educators of health for patients and their families by providing advice and support on how to cope with an illness. Some of the functions that nurses perform include recording of patient's medical history and symptoms, performing diagnostic tests, administer medications and establish a care plan. There are also an abundance of opportunities for specialization in this field. Some work as critical care nurses, transport nurses, hospice nurses, infusion nurses, holistic nurses, others are in radiology, mental-health, transplant, rehabilitation, gynecology, dermatology and cardiovascular.

To be a registered nurse, completing either a bachelor's degree, associates degree or a diploma from an approved nursing program is the way to go. A Bachelor's or Associates degree is the most common path to enter this field. They must then pass a national licensing examination known as the National Council Licensing Examination or NCLEX to obtain a license.

The Nursing field has continued to thrive even with the recession. A growth of 22 percent is expected through 2018 with 581,500 new positions to be filled-up. Earning potentials for nurses are excellent with a reported average income of $63,750 in 2009. The middle 50 percent earned $52,520 to $77,970.

Other top Healthcare Careers:

Physician Assistant

Among the many challenges that hospitals in some parts of the U.S. are struggling with is the shortage of physicians. Physician assistants are helping to feel this critical need by providing equal, if not better care, than most traditional house staff services.
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Physical Therapist

Physical therapists are responsible for getting people back on their feet after an accident, injury or those suffering from disabling conditions and medical problems that limit their abilities to perform their daily functional activities.
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Dental Hygienist

Dental hygienists perform a very important role in our lives; that is helping us put on a great smile by having a clean and disease- free teeth and gums. They also instruct patients on how to develop and maintain proper dental hygiene habits and preventive oral care.
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Occupational Therapist

Occupational therapists perform an important role of helping people who are suffering from illness, injury or disability that prevent them from performing their daily tasks independently and effectively to recover, develop, improve or restore the highest level of independence and maintain daily living skills.
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