Consider a Career in Health Care: make a difference in your community
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any New Hampshire hospitals have reported critical staffing shortages, a number that has risen since the onset of the pandemic. During this historic time, public health professionals across the state worked to prevent the spread of disease. Today, they continue to work to keep the population of New Hampshire as healthy as possible. Close your eyes and think about how your future can make a difference in your community. Health care careers have a vast number of options, ranging from LNA, MNA, Phlebotomy, Pharmacy Technician and Practical Nursing. A Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) helps patients with activities of daily living and other health care needs. LNAs can work in hospitals, clinics and long-term care facilities. They may also provide health services to patients who need assistance with daily tasks at home. You have the ability to grow personally and professionally within this field. Here are a few of the benefits of becoming a Licensed Nursing Assistant: 1. Job Stability Something you will never have to worry about as an LNA is employment. The projected growth of this position is strong, which means there is an increasing need for LNA’s to join the field. 2. Flexibility When you’re looking for a job, flexibility can be an important factor, depending upon your personal situation. Additionally, having a work-life balance is important to everyone’s mental health — finding a career with flexibility makes that all the more possible. 3. Emotional Rewards As an LNA, you will have a chance to impact the lives of others based on the care you provide. When you see the importance of your role in someone else’s life, it can be a very rewarding experience. 4. Affordability Becoming licensed as a Nursing Assistant is not expensive in comparison to other career choices. Furthermore, many companies are dedicated to educational advancement for their employees through tuition-assistance programs. By taking advantage of these benefits, you can build your skill set and résumé throughout your career. 12 | WWW.NHNEXT.COM
