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Nursing Jobs in Arizona See More Openings

Monday, November 21st, 2011

Those looking for nursing jobs in Arizona (http://azjobs.cancercenter.com) should see more positions available in the near future.

The U.S. Employment Index from eQuest increased from 101.81 to 102.03 during October, as a stronger-than-expected increase in job postings was somewhat offset by an increase in applicant traffic.

The healthcare industry experienced the largest increase in job postings over the month, while real estate reported the largest decrease. On a state-by-state basis, Idaho saw the largest rise in job postings, while California recorded the largest decline.

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Nursing Jobs in Arizona Supported by Federal Funding

Thursday, August 4th, 2011

A new round of federal funding will support thousands of nursing jobs in Arizona. Visit http://azjobs.cancercenter.com to find current openings.

The Department of Health and Human Services recently awarded $71.3 million in grants to organizations throughout the nation in an effort to create more nursing education, training, and diversity programs.

The programs will increase nursing education at all levels and prepare faculty members to teach nursing students. The grants are being funded as part of the Affordable Care Act – the healthcare law passed by Congress last year.

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Nursing Jobs in Arizona: Becoming an RN

Monday, April 11th, 2011

If you’re considering nursing jobs in Arizona (Click here) among your future career options, you may want to check out what it takes to become a registered nurse.

Registered nurses are the largest occupation within the healthcare industry, accounting for about 2.6 million jobs nationwide. That means there are – and will be – plenty of employment opportunities for registered nursing jobs Arizona. Visit http://nursingjob.abrazohealth.com to see some openings.

The two most common educational paths to becoming a nurse include earning an Associate Degree in Nursing or earning a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Each of these degree options have their own requirements and advantages, so it’s best to choose based on the type of career that you want to pursue after you graduate.

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Las Vegas Nursing Jobs Program In Danger

Thursday, March 4th, 2010

Those preparing for Las Vegas nursing jobs at one local institution could soon be gravely effected by cost cutting measures.

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas is currently facing significant budget cuts, and although the School of Nursing is one of the most successful programs on campus, it has become a target for cuts – or worse – elimination.

During 2009, 96 percent of the school’s nursing students passed the National Certification Licensure Examination, which is 7 percent higher than the national average. However, the program is being considered for cuts because it’s one of the more expensive academic programs at UNLV.

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Pittsburgh Nursing Jobs

Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010

When it comes to Pittsburgh nursing jobs, registered nursing is one of the most promising occupations.

According to Pennsylvania Workforce Development, registered nurses are considered a high priority occupation in the healthcare industry. Employment throughout the State of Pennsylvania is expected to grow from 121,150 workers during 2002 to 136,910 workers during 2012, accounting for a 13 percent increase and 4,111 available jobs each year.

Pittsburgh’s education and health services industry employed 237,100 workers during December 2009, according to the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics. Although this is a decrease from 238,000 workers during November, it is a .7 percent increase from December 2008.

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