Nursing (2024)

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What is the highest paid nurse? ›

CRNAs also safely deliver pain management care, primarily where no physicians are available. According to Medscape's 2023 APRN Compensation Report, CRNAs earn, on average, $235,000 annually, making it the highest-paid nursing profession.

Fast Facts About Nursing School

The majority of nurses attend nursing school for 2-4 years to become a registered nurse (RN). An associate degree in nursing (ADN) is a two-year program and a bachelor of science in nursing (BSN) is a four-year program.

Nurses work to promote health, prevent disease, and help patients with illnesses. When treating a patient, they observe, assess, and record symptoms, reactions, and progress. Nurses work alongside doctors when it comes to treatment plans and exams, administering medications, and monitoring patient recovery.

Nursing encompasses autonomous and collaborative care of individuals of all ages, families, groups and communities, sick or well and in all settings. Nursing includes the promotion of health, prevention of illness, and the care of ill, disabled and dying people.

Licensed vocational nurses (LVN) and licensed practical nurses (LPN) are some of the lowest-paid nursing roles, but that is due to the fact that the educational requirements are less than most other types of nurses.

Nurses have also created highly successful companies and consulting firms and made modest ventures in coaching, writing, motivational speaking, and other pursuits. “The nursing field offers many opportunities to make six figures while still making a significant positive impact on people's lives.”

Looking to the future, the size of the FTE RN workforce is projected to grow substantially, from 3.35 million in 2018 to 4.54 million in 2030, enough to replace all the baby boom RNs who will retire over the decade.

The short answer is yes. From mastering human anatomy to understanding complex medical terminologies, becoming a nurse is no walk in the park. In fact, it's more like a marathon. You have to put in the work before stepping up to the starting line.

One of the most critical nursing duties is patient assessment, including the physical exam, checking vital signs, evaluating mental status, listening to heart and lung sounds and assessing pain. Nurses also collect lab samples — urine, blood, sputum — and report results such as blood analysis and x-rays.

What do nurses wear? ›

In today's society, most nurses are asked to wear scrubs when they go to work. Scrubs are usually sold as tops and long pants that are made out of thin, slick material. This material can be easily cleaned, and it flecks off most liquids and contaminants.

2. What Are the Highest-Paid Doctors in the US? The highest-paid doctors are neurosurgeons who report earning above $780,000 per year on average.