SALARIES
Which nursing specialty earns about $58,107 yearly?
SCHOOL NURSE
disease prevention and promoting community health and safety. They look at health trends, identify health risk factors, and work towards improving access to health services for all communities.
PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE
they work in HMOs, private practices and birth centers. Many of these nurses work in public health clinics, while others choose to provide in-home birth services.
NURSE MID-WIFE
expected to grow by 6% from 2018-2028
PEDIATRIC NURSE
What does BSN stand for?
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING
Which nursing specialty earns roughly $73,000-110,000 yearly?
OPPERATING ROOM NURSE
practice that emphasizes the interconnectedness of the mind, body, and spirit in healthcare. Holistic nurses focus on treating the whole person rather than just addressing symptoms.
HOLISTIC NURSE
work in hospitals taking care of patients in post-op or ICU environments. They can also work in cardiovascular centers, private clinics, or home health agencies.
CARDIAC NURSE
grow at a rate of 16% between 2014 and 2024
TRAVEL NURSE
What does NP stand for?
NURSE PRACTITIONER
Which nursing specialty earns about $135,949 yearly?
NEONATAL NURSE
they care for the mother (and then the baby) from admission to discharge. They are present in the delivery room, caring for the childbearing woman every step of the way.
LABOR & DELIVERY NURSE
work in hospitals, though they may also work in coroner or medical examiner offices or other justice systems or healthcare settings.
FORENSIC NURSE
expected to grow 22% between 2020 and 2030
NURSE EDUCATORS
What does RN stand for?
REGISTERED NURSE
Which nursing specialty earns about $55,338 yearly?
NEUROSCIENCE NURSE
assist patients with activities of daily living, administer medication and help to manage any side effects, observe patients to evaluate their progress, and offer guidance & education support to patients and their families.
PSYCHIATRIC NURSE
work in hospitals, doctors' offices, surgical clinics, the military, psychiatric institutions, respiratory therapy departments, emergency rooms, and outpatient care centers.
NURSE ANESTHETIST
projected to increase 9% in the decade from 2020-2030
GERIATRIC NURSES
What does PMHNP stand for?
PSYCHIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH NURSE PRACTITIONER
Which nursing specialty earns about $83,503 yearly?
EMERGENCY ROOM NURSE
assist registered nurses and physicians by helping patients with basic life activities such as eating and moving around, while also checking blood pressure and other vitals.
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
usually involve more office and desk work than direct patient care nurse jobs. Making sure there is equitable access to care, health information technology and care coordination.
HEALTH POLICY NURSE
projected to grow 38 percent from 2022 to 2032
NURSE PRACTITIONERS
What does APRN stand for?
ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSE