Health care careers

Have you been contemplating a career change to nursing? Nurses are in high demand with a job growth outlook of 6% through 2032, which is faster than the average profession. A nursing career can also be very rewarding and fulfilling because nurses make a real difference in their patient’s lives every day. 

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. 

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.