With the economic slowdown going on, nursing is one of the few careers that's growing, not laying people off. Following are some of the best things about nursing as a career:

1. Reimbursement of Tuition Fee – In the health field many workplaces will repay some or all of your nursing student loans.
2. Sign-on Bonuses – Some hospitals around the world are ready to pay thousands of dollars for nurses in sign-on bonuses. Before you receive the bonus you are only required to sign an agreement to stay for a certain amount of time.
3. Flexible Schedules – The job of a nurse allow you to work in a flexible schedule such as work days, nights, weekends, part-time, full-time, and overtime.
4. Overtime – Usually, nurses are paid extra financial incentives if they work the night shift or weekend shift.
5. Travel Nursing – The agencies that require travel nurses pay extra for experienced nurses than staff positions. The pay travel expenses also include the cost of accommodations. Vacation pay and benefits are also offered by some travel nursing agencies.
6. Job Satisfaction – It is a well known fact that the job of a nurse will allow you to help people who are sick and vulnerable. You'll be able to make a positive impact in their lives.
7. Great Benefits – Some of the benefits that you can enjoy as a staff nurse are health benefits, 401K plans, vacation pay, and pensions.
8. High Demand – Even the economic slowdown has not made a big impact on the nursing profession. So, you won't have to worry about being unemployed any point of time.
9. Many Opportunities – The profession of nursing offer a wide array of opportunities in a variety of settings like prisons, schools, hospitals, clinics, resorts, cruise ships, etc.
10. Advancement - Registered nurses can gradually become managers. To earn more you can get advanced degrees. Some employers are also ready to pay for their continuing education.