In this most recent nation-wide survey, nearly half of the 11,000 respondents make $55,000 or more, and very few earn less than $20,000.*
Of the 2.2 million RNs covered by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mean annual wage was $52,810....(The BLS is the principal fact-finding agency for the Federal Government in the broad field of labor economics and statistics.)
Quote: If you live in a metro area of California or New York, for example, you stand to have a higher paycheck than your cousin in rural North Carolina. Our results show 70 percent of California RNs and 72 percent of New York RNs making $55,000 or more. These figures are comparable to BLS statistics, which say the top five highest annual mean wages for nurses are in California ($65,100), Maryland ($63,070), Massachusetts ($59,890), New York ($59,370) and Hawaii ($59,570).
On the other hand, only 31-34 percent of RNs in rural New England, Indiana, North Carolina, Tennessee and Alabama make that much.
Hospital nurses form the largest group of nurses. Most are staff nurses, who provide bedside nursing care and carry out medical regimens. They also may supervise licensed practical nurses and nursing aides.
Office nurses care for outpatients in physicians’ offices, clinics, ambulatory surgical centers, and emergency medical centers. They prepare patients for, and assist with, examinations; administer injections and medications; dress wounds and incisions; assist with minor surgery; and maintain records. Some also perform routine laboratory and office work.
Nursing care facility nurses manage care for residents with conditions ranging from a fracture to Alzheimer’s disease. Although they often spend much of their time on administrative and supervisory tasks, RNs also assess residents’ health, develop treatment plans, supervise licensed practical nurses and nursing aides, and perform invasive procedures, such as starting intravenous fluids.
Home health nurses provide nursing services to patients at home. RNs assess patients’ home environments and instruct patients and their families. Home health nurses care for a broad range of patients, such as those recovering from illnesses and accidents, cancer, and childbirth. They must be able to work independently and may supervise home health aides.
Public health nurses work in government and private agencies, including clinics, schools, retirement communities, and other community settings. They focus on populations, working with individuals, groups, and families to improve the overall health of communities. They also work with communities to help plan and implement programs.
Occupational health nurses, also called industrial nurses, provide nursing care at worksites to employees, customers, and others with injuries and illnesses. They give emergency care, prepare accident reports, and arrange for further care if necessary. They also offer health counseling, conduct health examinations and inoculations, and assess work environments to identify potential or actual health problems.
Head nurses or nurse supervisors direct nursing activities, primarily in hospitals. They plan work schedules and assign duties to nurses and aides, provide or arrange for training, and visit patients to observe nurses and to ensure that the patients receive proper care. They also may ensure that records are maintained and equipment and supplies are ordered.
At the advanced level, nurse practitioners provide basic, primary health care. They diagnose and treat common acute illnesses and injuries. Nurse practitioners also can prescribe medications—but certification and licensing requirements vary by State. Other advanced practice nurses include clinical nurse specialists, certified registered nurse anesthetists, and certified nurse midwives. Advanced practice nurses must meet educational and clinical practice requirements beyond the basic nursing education and licensing required of all RNs.
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