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Nursing Job Prospects

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A nurse takes care of individuals, assists physicians, administers medications, maintains reports, as well as many other responsibilities. In America, a nursing job is divided into 4 categories - Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Registered Nurse (RN), and Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP). According to a recent survey, a registered nurse with an Associate of Science in Nursing or a Bachelor of Science in Nursing makes an average of $73,000 per year. The nursing job prospects are steadily rising by 15% in the United States and nursing is considered to be the fastest growing occupation. The top five U.S. states that offer the highest salaries to nurses are Hawaii, California, Massachusetts, Alaska, and the District of Columbia. A nurse can be employed in hospitals, home healthcare settings, physicians’ offices, nursing care facilities, military, and schools. Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) To become a CNA you need to spen...