2. Nature Of Work:Registered Nurses regardless of specialty or work setting, treat patients, educate patients and the public about various medical conditions.
3. Working Conditions:Most RN’s work in well-lighted, comfortable health facilities. Home health and public health nurses travel to patients homes, schools, community centers and other sites.
5. Training, Qualifications and AdvancementThe three major educational paths to registered nursing are a bachelors degree, an associates degree, and a diploma from an approved nursing program.
6. Job Outlook:Employment of registered nurses is expected to grow much faster than the average for all occupations through 2016 and because the occupation is very large, many new jobs will result.
7. Earnings:Median Annual Earning:Employment Services $64,260Gen. Med./Surg. Hospital $58,550Home Health Care $54,190Nursing Care Facilities $52,490Physician’s Office $53,800
8. Related Occupations:Licensed Practical and Vocational NursesPhysicians and SurgeonsAthletic TrainersRespiratory TherapistsMassage TherapistsDieticians and NutritionistOccupational Therapists
