Growing Healthcare Crisis Spurs Health Education Interest
CareerSchoolDirectory.com reports that Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) programs have been by far and away the most popular program on its Web site so far for 2006. An even greater trend in healthcare programs can be seen across CareerSchoolDirectory.com. Including physical therapy assistants and CNAs, healthcare programs were 8 of the top 10 most sought after programs.
(PRWEB) July 31, 2006 -- Healthcare specialties are the most popular programs at CareerSchoolDirectory.com and appear to reflect a response to the growing healthcare crisis. Topics about LPN programs lead the way by nearly a two-to-one margin over the next most popular subject, physical therapy assistant programs. With the increasing demand for qualified healthcare professionals, it's not surprising to see that people are seeking out educational resources to find out how they can get into healthcare careers, particularly nursing (http://www.careerschooldirectory.com/pages/nursing/00nursing.htm).
The American Association of Colleges of Nursing reports that even after a 9.6% enrollment increase in entry-level 4-year nursing programs in 2005, there still are not enough nurses to fill the need. A report released by the American Hospital Association in April 2006 suggests that U.S. hospitals need approximately 118,000 Registered Nurses (RNs) to fill vacant positions nationwide.
Lee Avery, spokesman for CareerSchoolDirectory.com, said, "Nurses are very important to healthcare--they always have been. With such a high demand for qualified nurses and nurse assistants in our communities, CareerSchoolDirectory.com is helping to fill that gap by providing nursing career and education resources."
Perhaps the LPN programs have become popular entry-level programs of study for those people who are not yet sure if nursing is the right career choice for them. The one-year program can make the healthcare industry very accessible to someone looking for a career change (http://www.careerschooldirectory.com/pages/nursing/nursinglpn.htm). Plus, demand for LPNs working in home healthcare services is expected to grow much faster than the average according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Similarly to LPN programs, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) programs have also been another popular career education topic for 2006. This certificate, too, is relatively easy to earn after 75 hours of training and passing a competency evaluation from a State-approved licensing program.
CareerSchoolDirectory.com is a school directory dedicated to career education and training. Students and professionals can easily find the schools, colleges, professional training programs, and career development resources necessary for their career and personal fulfillment.
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