Health Sciences
Health care, one of the nation’s largest industries, employs more than 10 million people. Whether tending to the sick or assisting in the births of babies, a career in the health sciences industry combines human interaction with cutting-edge technology. People considering a career in this field should have a strong desire to help others and an ability to interact with a variety of people.
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Media General News Service
Published: June 17, 2008
Registered nurses have an excellent job outlook for the future. Employment is expected to grow by more than 26 percent by 2014.
The increase in the need for health care comes from an advancement in medicine, an aging population, and an increased focus on preventative care. These measures are causing a healthy future for health sciences employment, including rapid growth predictions of jobs for physical therapists, physicians and surgeons, and medical technicians and paramedics.