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If you're considering a career in healthcare, you might want to check out the various Colorado nursing jobs that are available.

The healthcare industry is one of the few that has been able to survive - and even add jobs - during the current economic recession. The industry is often considered to be recession-proof. The theory is that as long as there are people in need of medical assistance, there will always be a need for healthcare providers.

Colorado's education and health services industry employed 259,500 workers during September, according to the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics. This is up from 257,900 workers during August and a 2.7 percent increase from last year.

Nursing, which is one of the most popular healthcare professions, is continuing to grow throughout the country. Some places have even declared a nursing shortage, as they are unable to find enough qualified workers to fill open positions.

Throughout Colorado, employment in nursing and residential care facilities is expected to increase by 7,475 jobs, or 19.9 percent, by 2018 to 44,972 workers. According to the Colorado Department of Labor & Employment, employers in the industry include community care facilities for the elderly, nursing care facilities, other residential care facilities and residential mental health facilities.

The top 10 most popular occupations within the nursing and residential care facilities sector in Colorado include:

1. Nursing aides, orderlies and attendants with 10,021 employees
2. Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses with 2,806 employees
3. Home health aides with 2,741 employees
4. Registered nurses with 2,353 employees
5. Maids and housekeeping cleaners with 1,537 employees
6. Institution and cafeteria cooks with 1,221 employees
7. Personal and home care aides with 1,165 employees
8. Non-restaurant food servers with 972 employees
9. Mental health counselors with 915 employees
10. Recreation workers with 754 employees

In addition to the many nursing opportunities the state has to offer, another plus is that Colorado is often considered to be a very healthy and active state. Colorado residents have the lowest rates of obesity of any state throughout the country and the state has a lot to offer in terms of outdoor exercising.

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