A Day In The Life
Health Sciences Industry
Health Sciences
Registered Nurses
Assess patient health problems and needs, develop and implement nursing care plans, and maintain medical records.
Salary Breakdown
Registered Nurses
Average
$58,000
ANNUAL
Entry Level
$41,000
ANNUAL
Mid Level
$59,500
ANNUAL
Expert Level
$78,000
ANNUAL
Projected Jobs
Registered Nurses
77,260
Projected job openings through 2028
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
Degree Recommendations
Vincennes University
Ivy Tech Community College
Ivy Tech Community College
Ivy Tech Community College
Ivy Tech Community College
Vincennes University
Purdue University Northwest
Indiana University Southeast
Indiana University East
University of Southern Indiana
Vincennes University
Purdue University Northwest
Indiana University Southeast
Indiana University East
University of Southern Indiana
Purdue University Global
Purdue University Northwest
Purdue University Northwest
Purdue University Global
University of Southern Indiana
Galen College Of Nursing
Galen College Of Nursing
Galen College Of Nursing
Galen College Of Nursing
Purdue University-Calumet
Top Expected Tasks
Registered Nurses
01
Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records.
02
Administer medications to patients and monitor patients for reactions or side effects.
03
Record patients' medical information and vital signs.
04
Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients' conditions.
05
Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans.
06
Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.
07
Monitor all aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activity.
08
Inform physician of patient's condition during anesthesia.
09
Administer local, inhalation, intravenous, or other anesthetics.
10
Provide health care, first aid, immunizations, or assistance in convalescence or rehabilitation in locations such as schools, hospitals, or industry.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Registered Nurses
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Medicine and Dentistry
KNOWLEDGE
Customer and Personal Service
KNOWLEDGE
Psychology
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Therapy and Counseling
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Social Perceptiveness
SKILL
Speaking
SKILL
Service Orientation
SKILL
Reading Comprehension
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Oral Expression
ABILITY
Problem Sensitivity
ABILITY
Written Comprehension
ABILITY
Deductive Reasoning
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