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Understanding the Medical Profession - Nursing (Part 2)

Understanding the Medical Profession - Nursing (Part 2)

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Welcome back! Previously, we provided a deep dive into the nursing profession as a part of a broader deep dive into the medical profession.

Admissions Decisions
Understanding the Medical Profession - Nursing (Part 1)
Welcome! Previously, we discussed the overview of the various medical professions in the free post. If you have not had a chance to read it, see below: With the basics out of the way, we can dive into each of the roles. This is the first in a series of deep-dives into the medical profession. The goals of these posts are…
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In this post, we discussed:

  • Understand the education requirements for each medical role

  • Document common role variations (e.g., RN vs. CNA)

  • Provide High School, College, and Grad School considerations where applicable

From the previous post, you should have a clear understanding of the various nursing career paths and the educational requirements necessary to achieve each of these steps.

In this follow-up post, we will discuss:

  • Salary expectations for each of the roles

  • Projected job growth/loss for the medical role

  • Additional financial/academic considerations (e.g., scholarships, loan forgiveness)


Part 4: Salary Expectations

In our review, nursing salaries are usually a function of a few factors:

  • Degree/Education Requirements

  • Specialization

  • Location

Per the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the below highlights the 2019 average salary expectations for a variety of nursing roles:

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