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The future for jobs in the nursing profession is bright! It is estimated that there will be a shortage of over 18,000 nurses in Michigan alone by 2015. For that reason, nursing, the largest health care occupation, is an excellent choice for a rewarding career. Whether you’re a high school student thinking about a career in nursing or you’re contemplating nursing as a second career, you’ll find a variety of helpful information on this website to help you get started toward being a nurse.
What is needed for a career in nursing?
A successful nurse will need strong math and science skills, as well as excellent communication skills. Nurses must be dependable, flexible and organized.
How much education is needed to become a registered nurse?
You can earn an Associates Degree in approximately five semesters through a community college, which will allow you to begin practicing as a registered nurse in. Once you complete your coursework, you must take the nursing boards, or NCLEX-RN, to receive your license. Many nurses continue with their education in order to earn a Bachelor of Science, masters or doctorate. Some programs, called post-baccalaureate, second degree, or accelerated degree programs, are designed for college graduates who already hold a BA.
How do I get involved in the health career environment?
A good way to start is by earning a certificate at your local community college. There are numerous certificate programs that can be completed in a year, such as becoming a nurses aide or medical assistant. A completed certificate will provide you with exposure to the health care environment as you determine what additional steps your career can take. In some cases, hospitals will assist with schooling expenses to help further your education.
General nursing career information
Discover Nursing -- Created by Johnson & Johnson, this is an all-inclusive website on the nursing profession.
HOTT (Health Occupations for Today and Tomorrow) – Explore over 200 health care careers and find information on scholarships, community resources and more.
NSNA Ultimate Adventure -- Find very specific information here about being a nursing student from the National Student Nurses Association’s Discover Nursing Career Center.
Nursing as a second career
Second Career Questions and Answers
Discover Nursing -– This link is a special section on nursing as a second career.
Ford Employees -- Hear Diane Goddeeris, RN, president of the Michigan Nurses Association, share helpful information on going into nursing as a second career.
Nursing scholarships
Michigan Nursing Scholarship
Michigan League for Nursing
Mary Free Bed Guild of Grand Rapids
Michigan Nurses Foundation Scholarship
National nursing scholarships
National Student Nurses Association
Minority Nurse
American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN)/CampusRN Scholarship Center
American Assembly for Men in Nursing (AAMN) Foundation
Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)
Discover Nursing
Find a program
Michigan Schools of Nursing
Nursing data
Occupational Outlook Handbook for Registered Nurses –- Published by the US Department of Labor, this site has information on the nature of the work, working conditions, employment opportunities, training requirements, and the job outlook and earning potential
2007 Survey of Nurses Occupational Data –- This survey of nurses licensed in Michigan collects data on their employment status, geographic distribution, age, plans to continue practicing, work setting, practice area, education, gender, and racial/ethnic background.
Looking for a position?
ANA Nurse’s Career Center
Nurse ICON – Find jobs here! This site, developed by MNA and the Michigan Health Council, provides a centralized location for nursing positions.
Nurses: Get out into the community and talk about nursing!
Below you will find resources to assist you recruit the next generation of nurses.
Recruitment Into Nursing Resource Manual - MNA and the Michigan League for Nursing developed this manual to assist registered nurses make presentations to school-aged children.
Kids into Health Careers - This HRSA Bureau of Health Professions (BHPr) initiative is designed to encourage and inform minority and disadvantaged teenage students of educational and career opportunities in health professions and to assist them in preparing for post secondary education in the health care professions.
3/26/08
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