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Healthcare is a field where you can truly make a difference.

For starters, about 1.9 million job openings are projected each year in the healthcare field.i You’ll also find a broad range of options within the healthcare industry. From providing direct care as a CNA, LPN/LVN, Registered Nurse, or Medical Assistant to working behind the scenes in Healthcare Administration, there is likely an area that fits your interests and goals.

 

 

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  • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

    Help patients with basic care as the principal caregiver in nursing and residential care facilities. Listen to and record patients’ health concerns and report that information to nurses. Measure patients’ vital signs, such as blood pressure and temperature (v).

    Median annual salary: ~$42K*

  • Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses (LPNs/LVNs)

    Administer basic patient care, including changing bandages and inserting catheters. Keep records on patients’ health and discuss the care they are providing with patients and listen to their concerns. Report patients’ status and concerns to registered nurses and doctors (i).

    Median annual salary: ~$64K*

  • Healthcare Administrators

    Develop goals for healthcare efficiency and quality. Ensure facility compliance with laws and regulations. Prepare budgets and manage finances. Recruit, train, and supervise staff. Represent facility at meetings and maintain service records (iv).

    Median annual salary: ~$124K*

  • Gerontological Nurse Practitioner

    Assess older adults’ health through medical histories, physical exams, and symptom reviews. Order and interpret diagnostic tests to help identify and manage health conditions. Develop care plans and adjust them as a patient’s condition or response to treatment changes (vi).

    Median annual salary: ~$134K*

  • Medical Assistants

    Interview patients and record medical history. Measure and record patients’ vital signs. Schedule appointments and maintain records. Collect samples for lab tests and manage supplies (ii).

    Median annual salary: ~$46K*

  • Registered Nurses

    Assess patients’ conditions and record medical histories. Develop or contribute to patient care plans. Collaborate with doctors and healthcare professionals. Educate patients and families on managing illnesses and post-treatment care (iii).

    Median annual salary: ~$98K*

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