The Bureau of Labor Statistics, a division of the U.S. Dept. of Labor, has projected, that from 2008 to 2018 the civilian labor force will grow by 12.6 million and total employment will increase by approximately 15.3 million jobs. Health care and social assistance will add approximately 4 million positions, with 772,200 of these in physician offices. About 106,500 of these new jobs will be for registered nurses.

High demand is expected in specialties such as geriatrics and orthopedic surgery, that provide treatment for age-related conditions.  The only position in a physician’s office not expected to increase is file clerk, primarily because electronic medical records are becoming more common.

One survey, released Nov. 16, 2009, by AMN Healthcare Services Inc., in partnership with the National Council on Physician and Nurse Supply, found that nearly all hospital CEOs believed there was a shortage of physicians, nurses and allied health professionals. About 6% of nursing jobs went unfilled, as did 5% of jobs for allied health professionals.

My daughter is headed to college with plans to become a registered nurse.  It isn’t what she dreamed of as a child.  She prefers veterinary medicine and she is really great with the four legged patients.  After looking at the time and money investment required for veterinary school and the difficulties in making a decent living, she has determined that people medicine might be a better fit for her and her family.  I tend to agree.  It has suited me well and I wish her the best.

I love you Lacy!

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