{"id":1480,"date":"2017-03-13T18:53:08","date_gmt":"2017-03-13T18:53:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/swedish.kb-demos.com\/?p=1480"},"modified":"2017-03-13T18:53:08","modified_gmt":"2017-03-13T18:53:08","slug":"nursing-become-hottest-job-healthcare-industry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging-si.rockinmedia.space\/wp\/2017\/03\/13\/nursing-become-hottest-job-healthcare-industry\/","title":{"rendered":"How Nursing Became the Most Sought-After Job in Healthcare"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Nursing is rapidly becoming one of the hottest careers in the healthcare industry today. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the industry is seeing a shortage of nurses that could result in 1 million open positions by the year 2020.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Increasing Demand<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">With nurses retiring in record numbers and insurance coverage expanding due to job growth and the Affordable Care Act, the demand for nurses is driving up wages. Employers are taking it one step further and offering generous sign-on bonuses to sweeten the deal.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Earn Your Nursing Degree Faster at Swedish Institute<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Swedish Institute has remained ahead of the industry curve by offering a 20-month (5-semester) nursing program to prospective students seeking an Associate of Applied Science Degree. This rigorous program is significantly shorter than programs offered at other institutions, allowing students to enter the workforce sooner.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">A Foundation for a Successful Program<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The Swedish Institute\u2019s <\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"http:\/\/www.swedishinstitute.edu\/nursing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">nursing program<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> has earned a stellar reputation. It is recognized by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). With a graduation rate of ___ (Maxine to send) and a placement rate topping 70%, Swedish is dedicated to its students\u2019 success.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The <\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"http:\/\/www.swedishinstitute.edu\/nursing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">program<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> is incredibly rewarding, both personally and professionally; however, due to its rigorous nature, students must be academically and financially prepared and socially committed. Nursing students enrolled at Swedish are predominantly women who are head of household and have a median age of 36. Male student enrollment has been gradually increasing over the years, with male nurses making their own mark in the industry, bringing a more direct approach and unique level of care.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The school admits 20 students, three times per year, to its nursing program who meet the following admission requirements:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">18 years or older<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">High school diploma or GED<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Must pass the National League of Nursing entrance exam with a score of 100 or above (math, science)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">No post-secondary education is necessary<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Here are some other key benefits of earning your nursing degree from Swedish:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Experienced faculty committed to student education and success (hold master\u2019s degrees and are experienced in specialty areas.)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Small class size (7 students in a clinical setting, 12 students in the skills lab, and 20-25 in didactic\/lecture.)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Provide activities to enhance the overall perspective on nursing, including the Student Nursing Association, Technical Honor Society (3.5 GPA required), and volunteer services.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Students are encouraged to pursue a bachelor\u2019s degree. Education can be done in steps and stages for those wanting to take their degree one step further but have family and work obligations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">A Pathway to an Exciting Career<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Job opportunities in the nursing industry go beyond the hospital setting. Nurses have <\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"http:\/\/www.indeed.com\/career-advice\/finding-a-job\/types-of-nurses\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">a spectrum of job options<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> in other healthcare facilities, including clinics, home care, and nursing homes, to name a few. For example, students graduating with an associate degree in New York can expect to earn a minimum annual salary of $50 thousand.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">A Message from the Dean<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u201cNursing is an incredible opportunity,\u201d said Maxinee Black-Arios, dean of nursing at <\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"http:\/\/www.swedishinstitute.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Swedish Institute<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">. \u201cIt\u2019s a privilege earned by few to serve and take care of people,\u201d Arios explains how earning a nursing degree isn\u2019t just about getting a job; it\u2019s about creating a career for yourself. \u201cWe are committed to our students,\u201d Arios said. \u201cIt\u2019s a partnership we cherish to ensure we both succeed.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The demand for nurses is driving up wages as employers are taking it one step further and offering generous sign-on bonuses to sweeten the deal.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":5692,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"CBBTypography":[],"inline_featured_image":false,"wds_primary_category":12,"footnotes":""},"categories":[7],"tags":[6,8,9,10],"class_list":["post-1480","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-career-tips","tag-career-tips","tag-find-a-job","tag-nursing","tag-nursing-program"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/staging-si.rockinmedia.space\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1480","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/staging-si.rockinmedia.space\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/staging-si.rockinmedia.space\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging-si.rockinmedia.space\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging-si.rockinmedia.space\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1480"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/staging-si.rockinmedia.space\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1480\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging-si.rockinmedia.space\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5692"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/staging-si.rockinmedia.space\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1480"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging-si.rockinmedia.space\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1480"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging-si.rockinmedia.space\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1480"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}