A Day In The Life
Health Sciences Industry
Salary Breakdown
Registered Nurses
Average
$68,890
ANNUAL
$33.12
HOURLY
Entry Level
$48,400
ANNUAL
$23.27
HOURLY
Mid Level
$62,400
ANNUAL
$30.00
HOURLY
Expert Level
$90,260
ANNUAL
$43.40
HOURLY
Projected Jobs
Registered Nurses
71,950
Projected job openings through 2030
Sample Career Roadmap
Registered Nurses
Job Titles
Entry Level
JOB TITLE
RN Intern
Mid Level
JOB TITLE
Specialty RN
Expert Level
JOB TITLE
Nursing Director
Supporting Programs
Registered Nurses
Purdue University Global
Certificate
Purdue University Global
Certificate
Purdue University Global
Non-Credit
Galen College Of Nursing
Associate's Degree
Galen College Of Nursing
Credential
Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis/Columbus
Bachelor's Degree
Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis/Fort Wayne
Bachelor's Degree
Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis
Bachelor's Degree
Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis/Columbus
Bachelor's Degree
Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis/Fort Wayne
Bachelor's Degree
Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis
Bachelor's Degree
Galen College Of Nursing
Bachelor's Degree
Galen College Of Nursing
Bachelor's Degree
Galen College Of Nursing
Bachelor's Degree
Purdue University Global
Certificate
Purdue University-West Lafayette
Certificate
Indiana Wesleyan University - National and Global
Certificate
Indiana Wesleyan University - National and Global
Certificate
Indiana Wesleyan University - National and Global
Certificate
Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis
Certificate
University of Southern Indiana
Certificate
University of Southern Indiana
Certificate
University of Southern Indiana
Certificate
University of Southern Indiana
Certificate
Purdue University Global
Certificate
Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis
Certificate
Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis
Certificate
Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis
Certificate
Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis
Certificate
Indiana Wesleyan University - National and Global
Certificate
Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis
Certificate
Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis
Certificate
University of Southern Indiana
Non-Credit
University of Southern Indiana
Non-Credit
University of Southern Indiana
Non-Credit
University of Southern Indiana
Certificate
University of Southern Indiana
Certificate
University of Southern Indiana
Certificate
University of Southern Indiana
Certificate
Purdue University-West Lafayette
Certificate
University of Southern Indiana
Certificate
Indiana Wesleyan University - National and Global
Certificate
Indiana Wesleyan University - National and Global
Certificate
Purdue University-West Lafayette
Certificate
Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis
Certificate
Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis
Certificate
Indiana University-South Bend
Certificate
Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis
Certificate
Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis
Certificate
Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis
Certificate
Purdue University Global
Certificate
Western Indiana Workforce Development Board
Registered Apprenticeship
Top Expected Tasks
Registered Nurses
01
Record patients' medical information and vital signs.
02
Administer medications to patients and monitor patients for reactions or side effects.
03
Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records.
04
Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients' conditions.
05
Provide health care, first aid, immunizations, or assistance in convalescence or rehabilitation in locations such as schools, hospitals, or industry.
06
Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans.
07
Direct or supervise less-skilled nursing or healthcare personnel or supervise a particular unit.
08
Monitor all aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activity.
09
Perform administrative or managerial functions, such as taking responsibility for a unit's staff, budget, planning, or long-range goals.
10
Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Registered Nurses
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Psychology
KNOWLEDGE
Customer and Personal Service
KNOWLEDGE
Medicine and Dentistry
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Administrative
SKILL
Social Perceptiveness
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Coordination
SKILL
Critical Thinking
SKILL
Service Orientation
ABILITY
Deductive Reasoning
ABILITY
Problem Sensitivity
ABILITY
Inductive Reasoning
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Oral Expression
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