According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, “Employment of healthcare occupations is projected to grow 18 percent from 2016 to 2026, much faster than the average for all occupations, adding about 2.3 million new jobs. Healthcare occupations are projected to add more jobs than any of the other occupational groups.”
OVERVIEW OF HEALTHCARE OCCUPATIONS
–Occupational Outlook Handbook: Health Careers
JOB SEARCH TOOLS
–Job & Career Accelerator (Please note: This free resource requires a valid West Milford Township Library card for access.)
–NIH Resources for Job Seekers with Disabilities
HEALTHCARE INTERNSHIPS
–Find Student-Focused internships throughout the United States.“Healthcare internships are the best way to bridge the gap between going to school and landing a great job. Internships can help you develop your healthcare management experience by learning the ropes from more experienced professionals. At the end of your internship, you’ll have relevant experience to help you decide if a career in Healthcare is the right choice for you.”
NURSING CAREERS
A curated list of resources for finding a job in nursing, advancing in the nursing field, and researching salary information, courtesy of Nurse.org
Becoming a Nurse
–Bureau of Labor Statistics: How to Become a Registered Nurse
–Registered Nurse Career Guide
–Online Nursing Programs in New Jersey
–Financial Aid for Nurses
–Financial Aid Guide for Minority Students
Nurse Salary Resources
–Bureau of Labor Statistics, Registered Nurse National Salary Data
–Bureau of Labor Statistics, Registered Nurse Salary by State
–15 Highest Paying Nursing Careers
–Bureau of Labor Statistics, Nurse Practitioner National Salary Data
Nursing Job Search
–American Nurses Association Job Board
–Nurse.org Job Board
–40 Leaders in Nurse Education Share Their Best Advice for Getting Hired
–The Ultimate Guide to Nursing Resumes
–The Complete Guide to Nursing Job Interviews
Nursing Professional Development
–American Nurses Association
–List of Nursing Organizations by State
–Networking Tips to Advance Your Nursing Career
–Nursing Continuing Education Guide
NURSING EDUCATION
–Best RN To BSN Programs In 2020: The Complete List (Online & On-Campus)
–Best Accelerated BSN Programs Of 2019: The Complete List (Online & On-Campus)
–Best Healthcare Administration Programs Of 2019: The Top 52 Schools (Online & On-Campus)
–Best MSN Programs Of 2019: The Best 62 Schools (Online & On-Campus)
PUBLIC HEALTH CAREERS
–American Public Health Association Career Mart
–American Public Health Association Career Learning Center
–About Public Health Laboratory Careers
–The Association of Public Health Laboratories Career Center
ALLIED HEALTH CAREERS
–What is Allied Health?
–Allied Health Careers with the Veterans Administration
–Get Certification for CCMA, CPT, CMAA, CET, CEHRS, CPhT, CBCS, and CPCT/A
–Careers in Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
–What Can You Do with an Exercise Science Degree?
–EatRight Career Search from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
–Medical Records and Health Information Technician Careers
–National Commission for the Certification of Surgical Technicians
COMPLEMENTARY, ALTERNATIVE, & INTEGRATIVE HEALTH
–What is Complementary Medicine?
CONVENTIONAL MEDICINE
–New Research Reaffirms Physician Shortage
–Training Requirements for Family Physicians
PHYSICAL THERAPISTS
–Physical Therapists
–Physical Therapy Assistants and Aides
DENTAL CAREERS
–Dentists, General Career Video
–Jobs in the Dental Field
ENVIRONMENTAL CAREERS
–Occupational Health and Safety Specialists and Technicians
–Biochemists and Biophysicists
–Environmental Scientists and Specialists