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	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.

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Job Requirements


	Experience: Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.

	Education: Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.

	Training: Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.

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Significant Points


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	Registered Nurses

Registered nurses (RNs) provide and coordinate patient care, educate patients and the public about various health conditions, and provide advice and emotional support to patients and their family members. Registered nurses work in hospitals, physicians' offices, home healthcare services, and nursing care facilities. Others work in correctional facilities or schools, or serve in the military. Registered nurses usually take one of three education paths: a bachelor's degree in nursing, an associate's degree in nursing, or a diploma from an approved nursing program. Registered nurses also must be licensed. The median annual wage for registered nurses was $67,490 in May 2015. Employment of registered nurses is projected to grow 16 percent from 2014 to 2024, much faster than the average for all occupations. Growth will occur for a number of reasons, including an increased emphasis on preventive care; growing rates of chronic conditions, such as diabetes and obesity; and demand for healthcare services from the baby-boom population, as they live longer and more active lives. Explore resources for employment and wages by state and area for registered nurses. Compare the job duties, education, job growth, and pay of registered nurses with similar occupations. Learn more about registered nurses by visiting additional resources, including O*NET, a source on key characteristics of workers and occupations.
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Top Ten Industries

U.S. National Figures.

Registered Nurses
General Medical and Surgical Hospitals	1,698,700
Offices of Physicians	197,790
Home Health Care Services	181,180
Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities)	153,120
Outpatient Care Centers	141,830
Federal Executive Branch (OES Designation)	81,390
Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals	62,980
Employment Services	58,320
Elementary and Secondary Schools	53,290
Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals	39,170

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Title: "Registered Nurses"

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Salaries

U.S. National Averages.