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Benefits of a Nursing Degree

nursing-careersBy Joey Trebif
Founder, CareerAlley

If you are in search of a growing field that affords both a great rate of pay as well as enriching work, a career in nursing might just be right for you. Over the last few years the demand for nurses has been on a steady rise, with approximately 2.5 million registered nurses in the United States as of 2013.

There are many benefits provided by a career in nursing, from increased job security to the ability to help people when they need it most.

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There are many factors that have contributed to the continual growth of the nursing field. These range from the increasing medical demands of an aging population to a need for new nurses to replace those retiring from the profession. Accordingly, it’s projected that job growth for nurses will remain strong over the next 10 years, making it an ideal profession for anyone seeking career stability.

Nurses play a vital role in modern healthcare and will continue to do so for some time. Earning your nursing degree is the first step towards a career you can be proud of for years to come.

This article was written by Joey Trebif at CareerAlley and was republished with permission.

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