Nebraska Nursing and Healthcare Schools

Healthcare is one of the largest industries in the country. Choosing a career in the health care field is especially rewarding and successful now more than ever before. Health care workforce shortages are noticeably increasing and Nebraska is stepping up to address these serious issues. Currently 49 out of 93 counties in Nebraska are designated health care shortage areas. The state of Nebraska needs and is working to recruit persons interested in pursuing a successful long term career in our health care industry. Nebraska continues to develop new strategies to reduce workforce shortages in health care especially in these rural areas. Attracting, recruiting and retaining qualified health care professionals is the answer to achieving success and adequately meeting the health care concerns and services of our residents.

Nebraska's health care employees can feel confident in knowing that the state is continuing to address health care concerns that are important to our communities.

• Promoting Educational Opportunities
• Marketing Public Health Careers
• Providing Professional Training
• Teaching Future Health Care Workers
• Partnering with Educational Institutions
• Providing Optimal Working Environment
• Increase Pay, Benefits, and Flexibility
• Delivering Quality Health Care

Many programs are available in Nebraska to assist students in acquiring their education and training to work in Nebraska's communities as professional health care providers. State loan repayment programs, grants, scholarships and other repayment programs offer a great opportunity for students to begin their training and take the necessary steps to building a successful and rewarding career that will last them a lifetime!

Nebraska's rural health care providers are promoting retention of their health care workers through advancement training incentives, as well as providing better pay and other benefits. Supportive services are offered, such as job placement for spouses, on sight child care and transportation allowances to and from work.

Programs are in place to reward health care workers for things such as sustained employment and other work related achievements such as productivity, or implementing new ideas. These incentives or rewards include tuition assistance however, are not only financial, but allow as well for freedoms such as flexible hours, time off for training, VIP parking, and other such special privileges.

The state of Nebraska wants their health care professionals to be happy. Happy workers make for successful growth and services. Whether it is on the job training during working hours or in the classroom study, there is plenty of opportunity for upgrading your health care skills and advancing in your health care career. Happy Workers = Healthier People!

Average Salaries

Average salaries in Nebraska for these high demand positions are listed below. Although pay and benefits differ due to factors such as education, experience and facilities, you are sure to find what works best for you.

• Head RN $77,824 - $85,041
• Staff RN $55,605 - $61,040
• Lab Tech $51,162 - $88,441
• Radiology Tech $42,256 - $72,093
• Intensive Care $84,524 - $95,537
• LPN $35,359 - $38,437
• Emergency Room $77,971 - $89,993
• Occupational Therapist $61,260 - $66,085
• Clinical Nurse Specialist $71,950 - $77,709
• Pharmacist $97,052 - $101,708

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. RN to B.S. in Nursing B.S. in Mgmt./Health Care Management
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