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Internet Resources on Health Careers Healthcare professions are projected to create about 2.8 million new jobs by 2010 - including 561,000 new RN positions - according to a recent report by the US Bureau of Statistics. Here are some helpful web sites: Nursing: http://www.aacn.nche.edu/   http://nursesource.org/ Laboratory and Medical Technology: http://www.amt1.com/ Radiological Technology: http://www.asrt.org/ Respiratory Therapy: http://www.aarc.org/career/ Health Information Management: http://www.ahima.org/careers/ Health Care Administration: http://www.healthmanagementcareers.org/index_new.cfm Students can find out about volunteer opportunities at Fairmont General Hospital by visiting the web site or by calling the Office of Volunteer Services at 367-7181. All student volunteers must apply to the program, be interviewed and oriented before a placement can be made. Volunteer hours are tracked for School to Career or community service.