Kentucky Nursing and Healthcare Schools

There is a critical current and projected shortage of qualified nursing and other skilled health care workers in Kentucky. This problem must be addressed as it severely impacts the quality of health care services that are available for Kentucky's residents. Kentucky is facing a shortage of professional health care workers in all areas of the health care industry. However there is a very high demand in the areas of Nursing, Pharmacists, Epidemiology, Environmental Health and Laboratory services.

Although this is a significant challenge to the state of Kentucky, Kentucky is committed to preparing and welcoming a new generation of public health care professionals. As well, Kentucky is also committed to enhancing the skills and advance placement of the current health care related workforce already in place.

Talented individuals have a great opportunity to build a successful career as a health care worker in the state of Kentucky. Knowing that 25% of the current public health care employees are now eligible for retirement, vacancy rates in health care related positions continue to rise.

Chronic disease, an ageing population and unhealthy lifestyles; continue to be a problem in our society these days. Having the skills and ability to properly care for the health issues and needs of others is an exceptional qualification that will always be in high demand!

Epidemiologist work closely together with environmental health care workers here in Kentucky; tracking chronic illnesses, observing physical, chemical, biological and social issues that both threaten and affect the public's general health and safety. Laboratory professionals are then needed to conduct complex tests as well as work with advanced technology in response to the environmental health issues affecting this state.

Internships, educational training, grants, mentor programs and other opportunities await those individuals wanting to join this important calling in the health care industry. If you are just beginning, or wanting to advance your career skills, Kentucky welcomes quality health care professionals to join our team and experience what caring for others is really all about.

Average Nursing and Healthcare Salaries in Kentucky

Salaries for nurses and other health care professionals vary considerable depending on position and experience, as well as facility and location. Kentucky averages listed from staff positions to head positions are:

• Emergency Room Nurse $62,686 - $91,485
• Operating Room Nurse $65,255 - $94,979
• Occupational Nurse $70,067 - $75,432
• Infection Control RN $65,220 - $70,067
• Critical Care Nurse $63,678 - $97,502
• Nurse Practitioner $83,244 - $90,588
• LPN $37,078 - $40,164
• Laboratory Technician $40,848 - $44,239
• Pharmacist $99,664 - $104,610

Campus Based	Indiana Wesleyan University - has a campus located in Louisville, Kentucky that offers the following programs via campus based courses: Masters of Business Administration in Healthcare Masters of Business Administration in Healthcare Online
Campus Based	Southwestern College has numerous campuses located in Kentucky. They offer diplomas and/or associates degrees in the following areas of study: Massage Therapy Medical Assistant Medical Coding & Billing Medical Administrative Assistant
Campus Based	Spencerian College - is located in Lexington, Kentucky and offers programs in the following areas of study: Phlebotomy Certificate Medical Coding Specialist Diploma Medical Assistant Diploma Clincal Assistant Diploma Limited Medical Radiography Diploma Message Therapy Diploma
Online	The College Network - Offers a wide variety of online nursing classes that are available to you from anywhere in the United States. LPN to A.S. in Nursing LPN to BS in Nursing RN to BS in Nursing Diploma/Foreign Trained RN to BSN RN to MS in Nursing MS in Nursing (MSN)
Online	Kaplan University is one of the United States leading universities for online healthcare degrees. Business, Nursing, and Allied Healthcare programs are all offered. A.A.S. in Medical Assisting A.A.S. in Medical Transcription A.A.S. in Medical Office Management RN to B.S. in Nursing B.S. in Mgmt./Health Care Management Certificate in Case Management Certificate in Forensic Nursing Certificate in Legal Nurse Consulting
Online	Walden University - Professional degrees programs available online in a variety of healthcare and nursing fields. RN to MSN BSN to MSN MS in Mental Health Counseling Master of Public Health Ph.D. in Health Services Ph.D. in Public Health M.S. in Psychology Ph.D. in Psychology
Online	Gonzaga University - Masters degree programs available online from anywhere in the United States! Master of Science in Nursing Master of Arts in Communication and Leadership Studies Online Master's Degree in Organizational Leadership