Explore Nursing as a Career
If you have a passion for putting your health and medical knowledge to work while also helping others, nursing is a great option. Nurses provide and coordinate patient care, educate patients and the public about various health conditions. Nurses can work in a variety of different environments including hospitals, nursing homes, private homes, and schools.
Career Highlights
You might want to consider a career in Nursing if:
- You enjoy helping others.
- You have good organization and communication skills
- You have an interest in health, science, and math.
- You enjoy an exciting, fast-paced profession
Get the Facts
- Nursing is one of the fastest-growing careers in the United States, currently Texas employs around 7.2% of all nurses in the U.S.
- In 2018 there were an estimated 216,000 nurses working in the state of Texas. That number is expected to grow to an estimated 252,000 nurses working in Texas by 2028.
- The average Nurse salary in Texas ranges from $56,000 – $99,0000
“General Education Requirements/ Training
Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate’s degree.”
Learn more about the different nursing programs offered at our local colleges.
