Here is the methodology to choosing the best healthcare jobs in 2013:
For each list, occupations are ranked based on the US News and Career calculated Overall Score. The Overall Score combines several components into a single weighted average score of between 0 and 10. Registered Nurse received an overall score of 8.2.
The Overall Score is calculated from seven component measures: 10-Year Growth Volume, 10-Year Growth Percentage, Median Salary, Employment Rate, Future Job Prospects, Stress Level, and Work-Life Balance. For each measure, jobs receive a score between 0 and 10.
Components measures and their weightings in computing the Overall Score:
10-Year Growth Volume (10%)
10-Year Growth Percentage (10%)
Median Salary (30%)
Job Prospects (20%)
Employment Rate (20%)
Stress Level (5%)
Work-Life Balance (5%)
Read the full best healthcare jobs 2013 report by the US News:
http://money.usnews.com/careers/best-jobs/rankings/best-healthcare-jobs