Registered nurse job opportunities in Massachusetts are expected to grow 22 percent through 2014.  (source: www.mass.gov/).

With over 100,000 vacant positions and a ever-growing need for healthcare workers, the career outlook is excellent for the nursing field. To learn more, visit the U.S. Department of Labor's Statistics on Registered Nurses.

Because of the increasing need for nurses, some hospitals are offering signing bonuses of up to $14,000 for experienced nurses. To get more facts about the nursing shortage and its effect on careers in healthcare, visit the Nurses for a Healthier Tomorrow site.

Did you know that by the year 2020, there will be an estimated shortage of 800,000 nurses?  With the world population living longer and needing more care, the healthcare field is one of the best places to get a job, and will likely stay that way for many years to come.

Nursing is a highly regarded profession. A 2004 Gallup Poll announced that the public again voted nurses number one for "honesty and ethical standards of various professions." (source: Gallup Poll)

Steps to become a registered nurse in Massachusetts.