Nursing continues to be one of the strongest areas of opportunity for career growth, and its scope has grown to include many different types of care. In fact, as more baby boomers retire and health care regulations continue changing, health care providers face increasing demands, including the need for more nursing staff.
The growing demand is reflected in the job outlook. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, jobs in the nursing industry are expected to grow 19 percent from 2010 to 2022.1 Such growth means new opportunities for using nursing skills in unique and exciting ways.
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More career options now exist for nurses than ever before. These jobs can be in rural or urban environments; working in private, public, or governmental facilities; and they provide flexibility to choose which types of patients you are most interested in working with.
In addition to more well-known, career paths in nursing, such as in primary physicians’ offices, hospitals and ER’s and hospice/nursing homes, here’s a look at some of the unique career paths available for nurses today:
Aesthetics Nurses
Can work in medical spas, outpatient surgery centers, and dermatology offices
Give Botox injections and perform treatments like microdermabrasion, chemical peels, non-invasive body sculpting, sclerotherapy, laser hair removal, and more
Need for both part-time and full-time employees
Nursing Informatics
Combines nursing science, computer science, and information science to manage data and information
Work in hospitals, clinics, or nursing homes
More opportunities expected as technology and devices continue to proliferate
Flight Nurses
Work in both emergency and non-emergency situations
Make rapid patient assessments and work in demanding circumstances to provide the best possible care options for critically ill or injured patients
An exciting and rewarding nursing career path for the right individuals
Forensic Nurses
Deal with the investigation and treatment of trauma, death, and violent criminal activity
Work in a variety of environments (correctional institutions, hospitals, nursing homes, medical examiner’s offices, etc.)
