DegreeTree.com Launches Nursing Career Resource

With the current shortage of trained nurses, DegreeTree provides a new informational guide for the nursing profession and an outlook for future nursing job availability

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May 17, 2012, 03:42 ET

CHARLOTTE, N.C., May 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- In its second installment of its career information series, DegreeTree.com, an online resource for connecting students with accredited degree programs and schools, has launched the Nursing Resource. Through this resource, DegreeTree.com provides guidance for individuals who are interested in advancing their education or entering the nursing profession. Additionally, DegreeTree provides a list of states where nursing professionals are in the highest demand.

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The U.S. Department of Labor has projected nursing to grow by 22 percent from 2008 to 2018, creating over a half million new jobs. Currently, registered nurses constitute the largest healthcare occupation with 2.6 million jobs.

Highest Demand for Registered Nurses By 2015*

1. California	6. New Jersey	11. Illinois
2. Texas	7. Georgia	12. Missouri
3. Florida	8. Tennessee	13. Arizona
4. New York	9. Massachusetts	14. Virginia
5. Pennsylvania	10. Ohio	15. Colorado
* Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handout

The DegreeTree Nursing Career Resource provides information on the various education paths for nursing as well as the different careers, programs and certifications available. Additionally, the resource includes the requirements needed for nurse practitioners, nursing licenses and registered nurses, giving a 360degree view into the field of nursing. Out of all the degree program matches made through the DegreeTree online portal, 15 percent are for nursing, making it one of the most popular programs on the site.

This information and more has been graphically represented in Nursing Shortages, an infographic by the team at DegreeTree.com. The site also offers accredited online degrees and additional information for becoming a nurse.

About DegreeTree
DegreeTree, a subsidiary of Tree.com, is the trusted online portal for connecting prospective students with accredited online degree programs and institutions. Through its comprehensive information center, DegreeTree.com provides online tools and resources to help students make the right choice for advancing their education. For more information go to www.DegreeTree.com, dial (888) 212-1441 or join our Facebook page.

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