{"id":4300,"date":"2018-01-24T15:55:43","date_gmt":"2018-01-24T20:55:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.goodwin.edu\/enews\/?p=4300"},"modified":"2025-01-06T12:30:54","modified_gmt":"2025-01-06T17:30:54","slug":"top-5-benefits-nurse","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.goodwin.edu\/enews\/top-5-benefits-nurse\/","title":{"rendered":"The Top 5 Benefits of Being a Nurse"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u201cWhen you\u2019re a nurse, you know that every day you will\u00a0touch\u00a0a life or a life will\u00a0touch\u00a0yours.\u201d – Author Unknown<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re looking for a life of service and giving back to others, a career in nursing may be the perfect fit. It is one of the most exciting and in-demand jobs of our time. And it is a career that can take you all around the world! All while giving you a sense of purpose. Nursing is also a highly respected profession. In fact, for the 16th<\/sup> year<\/a> in a row, Americans have voted nursing as the top profession for honesty and ethics! Let\u2019s examine some of the many benefits of being a nurse.<\/p>\n

Always in Demand<\/strong><\/p>\n

The nursing field is one that is always in demand. In fact, the Bureau of Labor Statistics<\/a> predicts employment of registered nurses to rise 15 percent rise between 2016 and 2026 \u2013 much faster than the average for all occupations. If you are looking for job security, nursing is the right place to be.<\/p>\n

Because we are\u00a0living much longer, the elderly population is constantly growing and will require more medical care in the coming years. Hospitals and medical facilities are almost always in need of qualified nurses, so the chances of a being laid off as a nurse are minimal. According to the\u00a0NurseJournal.org<\/a>, some employers will even pay $10,000 sign-on bonuses and more<\/em> for the most experienced nurses.<\/p>\n

A Rewarding Career Path<\/strong><\/p>\n

Dawn Marino, a Registered Nurse (RN), once said<\/a> to the American Holistic Nurses Association, \u201cNurses help people and in doing so, we receive the unmatched satisfaction of knowing that we have made a difference to patients and their families.\u201d<\/p>\n

A nurse can enjoy a long and rewarding career of helping those in need \u2013 and often, those in pain. They are the key link between doctors and patients, interacting with patients on a daily basis, caring for and attending to their various health needs. This level of patient care \u2013 this ability to work so closely with people in need \u2013 is something that fulfills a desire in many nurses, to give back to humankind.<\/p>\n

The Sky\u2019s the Limit<\/strong><\/p>\n

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, nurses earn an average of $68,450 annually. In Connecticut, though, the median RN salary<\/a> is over $77,000 a year! Not only does nursing offer great job security, it also presents strong salary potential, with even more room to grow. In nursing, the sky is the limit.<\/p>\n

The field of nursing also offers a seemingly countless variety of specialties and work settings. Whether you want to become a legal nurse consultant in an office setting, or get right into the action of a hospital trauma unit, there is an incredible variety of career paths<\/a> available to nurses. Those with a love for children may choose to work as a school nurse or at a children\u2019s hospital. Someone with experience and care for the elderly may choose to focus on geriatric nursing. Others decide to stay freelance \u2013 traveling around the country or even the globe \u2013 exploring new cultures while enjoying a rewarding career of care. According to Nurse.org<\/a>, some of the highest paying nursing jobs are:<\/p>\n