Career advice

Are you looking for meaningful work and contemplating a bold move to make a difference in the lives of others? Now is the right time to pursue nursing as a second career. Indeed, the demand for nurses is projected to remain steady over the next decade, with projected growth of six percent, outpacing all other professions. 

Hello, and welcome to this "Can I change careers at 50: Generation X edition" gathering. I think this is the first time we've all been together since Hands Across America in '86." 

The healthcare industry is one of the fastest-growing sectors in the U.S. economy with the Bureau of Labor Statistics projecting about 1.8 million openings annually. When I advised college students — incoming freshmen and adult learners alike — on which field to pursue with their college degree, healthcare was the one that came up the most.