Nursing Makes the Top 12 List of High Paying Entry Level Jobs! (863 hits)
12. Registered Nurses
Work as part of a medical team to assess patients, administer care to patients, and maintain medical records.
Education: Associate's (2 year) or Bachelor’s degree (4 year) in nursing.
Do You Have What It Takes? You enjoy helping people, and have excellent listening and communication skills. You are social, service-oriented, and can successfully work as part of a team.
Earnings Potential and Advancement: The median salary of an entry-level registered nurse is $63.9K. RNs who complete additional post-basic education are eligible for more advanced, specialized roles.
First look at Registered Nurse Salaries, but then consider other nursing careers in the healthcare industry.
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@Jen Absolutely right and the nurses deserve the higher wages for sure.
We need more Primary Care Physicians, Physician Assistants, and Nurse Practitioners due to the "Affordability Care Act" and subsequent advance credit payment system by the Feds on the State Exchange.
