Career Profile Registered Nurses Education Bachelor's This is the typical education required for an entry-level position. Earnings $78,800 This is the typical median salary earned for an entry-level position. Registered nurses (RNs) provide and coordinate patient care and educate patients and the public about various health conditions. General Information Assess patient health problems and needs, develop and implement nursing care plans, and maintain medical records. Administer nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled patients. May advise patients on health maintenance and disease prevention or provide case management. Licensing or registration required. Includes Clinical Nurse Specialists. Excludes Nurse Anesthetists (29-1151), Nurse Midwives (29-1161), and Nurse Practitioners (29-1171). Training Funds Available This is a Rural Capital Area Target Occupation.Training and education opportunities are available with eligible providers throughout the state. Please contact us for more details. Watch a brief video about this occupation. Watch Video Registered Nurses Occupational Outlook For the Rural Capital Area 391 Job Opportunities Over the next five years, an average of 391 openings per year are projected for Registered Nurses. +15.5% Employment Change Employment for Registered Nurses is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 15.5% between 2023 and 2028. $37.89 Earnings Potential An average worker in this occupation is paid $37.89/hour. Entry level workers are paid $31.33, while experienced workers are paid $44.08. The median wage is significantly above average regional wages across occupations. Local Employment Opportunities There are 4,057 Registered Nurses in the RCA region. By 2028 this number could reach 4,685. Top Employing Industries, Locally The top industries employing Registered Nurses are General Medical and Surgical Hospitals, Offices of Physicians, and Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities). Knowledge Areas The top most significant knowledge categories for Registered Nurses include Psychology, Customer and Personal Service, and Medicine and Dentistry. Educational Attainment Patterns The most common level of education for Registered Nurses is Bachelor's. 99% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree. Sources: BLS JobsEQ® ONET
