Nursing Jobs

(ARA) - The recession is over, according to most economists. Signs that the financial crisis has passed its worse days are beginning to show. Boosted by health care reform, jobs in the health care industry especially are expected to explode in the next several months. Career experts are encouraging U.S. workers to consider jobs as nurses, lab technicians, radiologists, and anesthesiologists.

"Health care will be the place to be for stable jobs with great pay," says Donna Hill, a career counselor at ClassesandCareers.com, a free online information service. "If you take the time now to become a registered nurse or get certified as a lab tech, you will be in a very good position in just a few months. Health care reform is expected to create millions of new jobs."

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, these 5 jobs will be in especially high demand:

Registered Nurses (RNs)

The demand for committed RNs will increase in every part of the health care system. Making $57,000 average per year, these jobs will be very stable and rewarding.

Vocational Nurses

More than 100,000 new vocational nurses will be needed in the new health care system. These positions will pay well, $36,000 per year average.

Dental Assistants

Making an average of $33,000 per year, dental assistants work regular hours and typically enjoy favorable work environments. Demand in this occupation is expected to increase by 22 percent.

Medical and Clinical Technologists

Making an average of $49,700 annually, these jobs are expected to explode with forthcoming health care reform by more than 14 percent.

Medical Records Technicians

Growing by a whopping 18 percent, this job takes minimal education and enjoys strong pay. Medical records and health information technicians can make more than $45,000 annually.

Fortunately, U.S. workers can earn health care degrees and certificates in a short amount of time. Online classes make it easy to start and complete certificate programs in a matter of months. Degree programs can be completed in 3 years or less. This means workers can complete certificates or degrees online just in time for job growth in the health care industry.

ClassesandCareers.com is a helpful resource that assists prospective nursing students to find a degree program that works best for you.

"If workers are looking for the perfect time to switch into a well-paying career, now is it," says Hill.

"Are you ready to switch to a stable career in health care? Visit ClassesandCareers.com and complete their online form. You will be contacted by an education advisor who will work with you to find the best degree or certificate program to get you into the health care industry fast."