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alanna
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Visalia, California
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Who's a nurse and how much would your pay check be?
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Suzanne Swain Brint
Nursing
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Santa Monica, California
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Suzanne’s Answer
Hi Alanna,
I’ve been a nurse for over 35 years. Most nurses don’t make the millionaires list, but are able to make a stable living. When I left my last position, I was earning over 100K a year. Nursing salaries are dependent upon which state you practice, your filed of expertise, experience, and highest degree attained.
All of this is important .
What is even more important is to enter nursing for the right reasons. The paycheck is only a small part. The patients and science need to be the primary reason for entering the field of Nursing.
I hope this helps!
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https://www.indeed.com/salaries/Registered-Nurse-Salaries-at-Nationwide-Nurses
I’ve been a nurse for over 35 years. Most nurses don’t make the millionaires list, but are able to make a stable living. When I left my last position, I was earning over 100K a year. Nursing salaries are dependent upon which state you practice, your filed of expertise, experience, and highest degree attained.
All of this is important .
What is even more important is to enter nursing for the right reasons. The paycheck is only a small part. The patients and science need to be the primary reason for entering the field of Nursing.
I hope this helps!
Please copy and paste the link below for more information.
https://www.indeed.com/salaries/Registered-Nurse-Salaries-at-Nationwide-Nurses
Nate Sukhtipyaroge
Clinical Product Manager
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Minnesota, Minnesota
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Nate’s Answer
I agree with Suzanne. There are a lot of variables to consider (e.g. State, City, field, non-profit vs for-profit). Here's my understanding from lowest to highest:
Clinical Care
1. Post-acute care (nursing homes, home care, assisted living)
2. Probably clinic nursing
3. Med/Surg
4. Specialty units
5. OR
6. ICU/ER
7. For profit clinics such as Orthopedics
8. Nurse Practitioner
9. Nurse Anesthetist
Non-clinical fields to consider
1. Nursing administration
2. Education (e.g. nursing education)
3. Business (e.g. Best Buy Health)
4. Technology (e.g. Epic, Cerner, etc.)
Non-clinical fields typically have the potential for a much higher income without an advanced degree such as NP or CRNA. For instance, a product manager at a health tech company can make $150k+.
At the end of the day, do some soulsearching and figure out what you want to do and why you want to do it. Never chase a paycheck or you will never be satisfied. That being said, never settle for the first offer and never talk yourself out of negotiating a higher salary.
Clinical Care
1. Post-acute care (nursing homes, home care, assisted living)
2. Probably clinic nursing
3. Med/Surg
4. Specialty units
5. OR
6. ICU/ER
7. For profit clinics such as Orthopedics
8. Nurse Practitioner
9. Nurse Anesthetist
Non-clinical fields to consider
1. Nursing administration
2. Education (e.g. nursing education)
3. Business (e.g. Best Buy Health)
4. Technology (e.g. Epic, Cerner, etc.)
Non-clinical fields typically have the potential for a much higher income without an advanced degree such as NP or CRNA. For instance, a product manager at a health tech company can make $150k+.
At the end of the day, do some soulsearching and figure out what you want to do and why you want to do it. Never chase a paycheck or you will never be satisfied. That being said, never settle for the first offer and never talk yourself out of negotiating a higher salary.
Amber Maul
Family Nurse Practitioner
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Lubbock, Texas
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Amber’s Answer
I also echo Suzanne and Nate.