One of the great things about the health industry is that it is probably the most recession or depression proof industry. So, if you are lucky enough to be a nurse, not only do you have the joy of taking care of others, but you also have about the most secure job you could possibly have.

In fact, the salaries for some nursing positions were the growth leaders over the last decade. Why? Because there is such a high demand for nurses. There are more jobs available than people to fill them.

If you are considering a career in nursing, check out these resources that give you a good idea of the salaries you can expect to make:

• Nursing Salary Survey from Allied Physicians
• Nursing Salaries List from College Crunch
• Hourly rates based on experience from PayScale
• Average/Starting Nurses Salaries for Registered Nurses by Drexel University