Nursing is a globally in-demand profession that faces workforce shortages. There are approximately 28 million nurses worldwide but 5.9 million more are still needed, especially in Africa, Southeast Asia, and the Eastern Mediterranean. The COVID-19 pandemic has underscored nurses' crucial role in health systems and the need to invest in nursing education, jobs, and leadership. Career opportunities in nursing are extensive and varied, ranging from specializations to managerial roles, with requirements that include ANM, GNM, BSC, MSC, and PhD degrees in nursing. The highest paid states for nurses in the US are California, Hawaii, Washington DC, Massachusetts, and Oregon, with median salaries over $90,000.

1. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IN NURSING:
GLOBAL SCENARIO
PRESENTED BY
PROF.VIJAYREDDY VANDALI
PhD Scholar, MSc(N),PGDHA,PGCDE, MIPHA
FACULTY
DEPT OF MEDICAL SURGICAL NURSING
ESIC COLLEGE OF NURSING
KALABURGI
INDIA.

2. ‘Nurses are the backbone of any health system.
Today, many nurses find themselves on the
frontline in the battle against Covid-19,’
Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus,
WHO Director General.
‘This report is a stark reminder of the unique role they play,
and a wakeup call to ensure they get the support they need to
keep the world healthy.’

3. INTRODUCTION
• The opportunities in the nurse careers are endless. After several years
of experience, the nurse is eligible to pursue certification in her
specialty of choice. This can often mean more opportunities in the
nursing profession, including leadership or management, and also
usually means an increase in pay. Opportunities for certification exist
in almost every field of nursing, but the requirements vary with each
specialty.
• One of the greatest aspects of nursing as a profession is the ability to
work in many types of environments and in many different roles. It is
a field which is constantly evolving.

4. QUALIFICATIONS IN NURSING
• ANM
• GNM
• BSC Nursing
• MSC Nursing
• MPHIL in Nursing
• Phd in Nursing
• Post-doctoral nursing programme

5. WHO and partners call for urgent investment in nurses
7 April 2020 News release
• The Covid-19 pandemic underscores the urgent need to strengthen the
global health workforce. A new report, The State of the World’s Nursing
2020, provides an in-depth look at the largest component of the health
workforce. Findings identify important gaps in the nursing workforce and
priority areas for investment in nursing education, jobs, and leadership to
strengthen nursing around the world and improve health for all.
• Nurses account for more than half of all the world’s health workers,
providing vital services throughout the health system. Historically, as well
as today, nurses are at the forefront of fighting epidemics and pandemics
that threaten health across the globe. Around the world they are
demonstrating their compassion, bravery and courage as they respond to the
COVID-19 pandemic: never before has their value been more clearly
demonstrated.

6. Contd..
• The report, by the World Health Organization (WHO) in partnership
with the International Council of Nurses (ICN) and Nursing Now,
reveals that today, there are just under 28 million nurses worldwide.
Between 2013 and 2018, n
• Nursing numbers increased by 4.7 million. But this still leaves a global
shortfall of 5.9 million - with the greatest gaps found in countries in
Africa, South East Asia and the WHO Eastern Mediterranean region as
well as some parts of Latin America.

7. Contd..
• Revealingly, more than 80 per cent of the world’s nurses work in
countries that are home to half of the world’s population. And one in
every eight nurses practices in a country other than the one where they
were born or trained. Ageing also threatens the nursing workforce: one
out of six of the world’s nurses are expected to retire in the next 10
years.
• To avert the global shortage, the report estimates that countries
experiencing shortages need to increase the total number of nurse
graduates by on average 8% per year, along with improved ability to
be employed and retained in the health system. This would cost
roughly USD 10 per capita (population) per year.

11. Job Opportunities in Nursing
• The rapid growth and privatization of the healthcare industry have enhanced
employment in this sector. Each year the government hires 22,000 nurses.
There is still a requirement of 4 lakh nurses in the country.
• Hospital
• Industry
• Research
• Administartion
• Nursing colleges
• Military
• UPSC
• etc

12. CONTD….
• Nurses in an alternative environment may travel, provide in-home care, or work in
an office setting. More of these alternative nursing opportunities will be available
to nurses who hold a BSN or higher. Career options include:
• Clinical Nurse Educator
• Public Health Nurse
• Home Health Nurse
• Travel Nurse
• Forensic Nurse
• Nurse Advocate
• Hospice Nurse
• Telephone Triage Nurse
• Nurse Writer

13. CONTD….
• Some nursing specialties are only available to RNs with a Bachelor's of
Science in Nursing (BSN) or higher.
These may include:
• Infection Control
• Quality Control
• Case Management
• Healthcare Informatics
• Assistant Nurse Manager
• Charge Nurse
• Nurse Educator
• Clinical Development Specialist / Training & Development Specialist

14. CONTD….
• Forensic Nurse
• Gastroenterology Nurse
• Genetic Nurse
• Geriatric Nurse
• Health Policy Nurse
• Healthcare Administrator
• Healthcare Manager
• Holistic Nurse
• Home Health Nurse
• Hospice Nurse
• ICU Nurse
• Infection Control Nurse

15. CONTD….
• Developmental Disability Nurse
• Director of Nursing
• Domestic Violence Nurse
• Emergency Room Nurse
• Enterostomy Nurse
• Fertility Nurse
• Flight Nurse
• Long-Term Care Nurse
• Managed Care Nurse
• Medical-Surgical Nurse
• Military Nurse
• Missionary Nurse
• Nephrology Nurse

16. CONTD….
• Correctional Nurse
• Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) Nurse
• Dermatology Nurse
• Neuroscience Nurse
• NICU Nurse
• Nurse Administrator
• Nurse Advocate
• Nurse Attorney
• Nurse Care Coordinator
• Nurse Entrepreneur
• Nurse Executive
• Nurse Health Coach
• Nurse Manager
• Nurse Writer
• Obstetrics (OB) Nurse

17. CONTD….
• Organ Procurement Coordinator
• Orthopaedic Nurse
• Otorhinolaryngology (ENT) Nurse
• Pain Management Nurse
• Palliative Care Nurse
• Parish Nurse
• Pediatric Endocrinology Nurse
• Perianesthesia Nurse
• Perinatal Nurse
• Plastic Surgery Nurse
• Postpartum Nurse
• Psychiatric Nurse

18. CONTD….
• Occupational Health Nurse
• Oncology Nurse
• Operating Room Nurse
• Ophthalmic Nurse
• Trauma Nurse
• Travel Nurse
• Infusion Nurse
• Labor and Delivery Nurse
• Legal Nurse Consultant

19. CONTD….
• Public Health Nurse
• Radiology Nurse
• Rehabilitation Nurse
• Research Nurse
• Respiratory Nurse
• Rheumatology Nurse
• School Nurse
• Substance Abuse Nurse
• Telemetry Nurse
• Telephone Triage Nurse
• Transcultural Nurse
• Transplant Nurse

20. CONTD….
• Aesthetic/Cosmetic Nurse
• Ambulatory Care Nurse
• Burn Care Nurse
• Camp Nurse
• Cardiac Care Nurse
• Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory Nurse
• Nurse Case Manager
• Charge Nurse
• Chief Nursing Officer

21. Salary????
The top 5 highest paid states or territories in May 2019 were USA California,
Hawaii, Washington DC, Massachusetts, and Oregon.
• Median annual salary for each of the highest-paid states in May 2019 was:
NURSES
• California - $113,240
• Hawaii - $104,060
• District of Columbia - $94,820
• Massachusetts - $93,160
• Oregon - $92,960

22. REFERENCES
• http://www.nursecareertips.com/nursing-career-opportunities/
• https://ojin.nursingworld.org/
• https://magazine.nursing.jhu.edu/2010/08/a-global-profession/
• https://www.registerednursing.org/nursing-careers/
• https://www.who.int/news/item/07-04-2020-who-and-partners-call-for-urgent-
investment-in-nurses

23. THANK YOU ALL