Understanding the Medical Profession - Nursing (Part 2)

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Jan 21, 2023

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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.

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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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