Nurses Who are Doctors

From the Philadelphia Inquirer:

Nurses who are doctors
More are earning the doctor of nursing practice degree.

Read more: http://www.philly.com/inquirer/business/20100808_Nurses_who_are_doctors.html#ixzz0wac2DvAO

Pharmacists Take Larger Role on Health Team

From the New York Times (free login may be required to view)

Pharmacists Take Larger Role on Health Team
By REED ABELSON and NATASHA SINGER
Published: August 13, 2010
Drugstore pharmacists are taking on more responsibility for monitoring patients with long-term illnesses.
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Pharmacists Outside the Pharmacy

If you think pharmacists only work behind counters in drugstores and supermarkets, this video may surprise you.

Job openings for healthcare workers start to fall

Healthcare has been one of the few growth areas for employment in the U.S. recently.  Things may be changing, however:
http://www.healthleadersmedia.com/content/PHY-254594/Healthcare-Online-Job-Postings-Slip##

Allied Health Careers with the VA

There's a lot to be said about working for the federal government.  The Veterans Administration hires allied health professionals.  Check out their page here:
http://www.vacareers.va.gov/vacareers_You_Students_Allied.cfm

Healthcare jobs in demand

Demand for health information technology graduates on the rise | ajcjobs.com

Demand for health information technology graduates on the rise | ajcjobs.com


"Health information technology is a field that fits both high school graduates and older workers who want to retrain for a career that will provide steady employment..."