Health Sciences
Assess patient health problems and needs, develop and implement nursing care plans, and maintain medical records.
Health Sciences Industry
Registered Nurses
Average
$67,490
ANNUAL
$32.45
HOURLY
Entry Level
$51,110
ANNUAL
$24.57
HOURLY
Mid Level
$65,000
ANNUAL
$31.25
HOURLY
Expert Level
$88,310
ANNUAL
$42.46
HOURLY
Registered Nurses
77,260
Projected job openings through 2028
Registered Nurses
Job Titles
Entry Level
JOB TITLE
RN Intern
Mid Level
JOB TITLE
Specialty RN
Expert Level
JOB TITLE
Nursing Director
Degree Recommendations
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.
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
Health Sciences
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