Registered Nurses
Nursing Professionals • Healthcare & Medical Careers
Assess patient health problems and needs, develop and implement nursing care plans, and maintain medical records. Administer nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled patients. May advise patients on health maintenance and disease prevention or provide case management. Licensing or registration required. Includes Clinical Nurse Specialists. Excludes "Nurse Anesthetists" (29-1151), "Nurse Midwives" (29-1161), and "Nurse Practitioners" (29-1171).
Understanding Salary Statistics: The typical salary (median) shows what a middle-of-the-road Registered Nurses earns, making it useful for salary negotiations. The average salary (mean) can be higher due to top earners and is often used in industry reports.
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Career Overview
💼 About This Career
Registered Nurses professionals work in healthcare & medical careers, specifically in nursing professionals. This role typically requires bachelor's degree and offers a median salary of $93,600.
📊 Job Market Outlook
The job growth outlook for Registered Nurses is rated as High. Currently, there are approximately 3,282,010 people employed in this occupation nationwide.
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Data Source: Salary and employment statistics are from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program , 2024 data. Historical trends show changes over time. Individual results may vary based on experience, location, and employer.