If you’re trying to decide on a stable career with a lot of growth potential, or you want to change careers, consider a role in nursing.
Nursing ranked as the No. 1 occupation in Wisconsin with the highest number of job openings with wages over $50,000 in a recent Wisconsin Policy Forum report. More than 3,666 openings per year are projected through 2030.
The openings are due to retirement, transfers, and other exits from the workforce. The report notes that of the roughly 357,000 jobs in nursing and other fields expected to open annually in Wisconsin, fewer than 19,000 (5.3%) would be from new growth.
Registered nurses have also been ranked #10 for best healthcare occupations by U.S. News Money. With an unemployment rate of just 1.6%, nurse practitioners are one of the fastest-growing jobs in the nation. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts employment growth to increase 45 percent over the next 10 years.
If you’re looking for a flexible online nursing program, consider the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee School of Nursing’s RN-to-BSN program offered through the UW Flexible Option. This program was recently nationally recognized as a top program for its quick pace, affordability, and high quality. UW-Milwaukee was ranked No. 1 for the Fastest Online RN to BSN program by RNtoMSN.org, No. 1 for the cheapest RN to BSN program, and No. 4 for overall best RN to BSN program.
For more information about this program and whether it’s a good fit for you, contact an enrollment adviser or visit our website for more information.