Career

Registered Nurse (RN)

Frontline patient care in hospitals, clinics, and specialty settings — the backbone of modern medicine.

Median salary
$86K
$64K$133K
2022–2032 outlook
+6%
Average growth
Education
Associate's or BSN + NCLEX-RN
O*NET SOC 29-1141

A day in the life

  • 01Take report on your patients at the start of shift
  • 02Administer medications, assess vitals, chart findings
  • 03Coordinate with doctors, therapists, and family
  • 04Respond to emergencies and support patients through them

What you'll actually do

  • Assess patients' conditions
  • Administer medicines and treatments
  • Operate and monitor medical equipment
  • Educate patients and their families on managing illness

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