3. Nature of work Treat patients Record symptoms and medical history Perform diagnostic tests Administer treatment under the supervision of the physician
6. Training, Qualifications, and Advancement Requires a two year associate degree in nursing Also, Nursing programs that offer four year courses of study culminating in a bachelor of science in nursing (BSN) degree Hospital diploma a program that lasts about three years
7. Job Outlook In 2004, 2.4 million people were employed as registered nurses Nearly 60% of this group worked in hospitals Employment of registered nurses are expected to grow Registered nurses are predicted to create the second largest number of new jobs among all occupations
8. Earnings Less than $37,300 to a high of more than $74,760 Highest wages paid by employment services, $63,170 Hospital, $53,450
9. Related Occupations Forensic Nursing Geriatric Nursing Home Health Nursing Legal Nursing Medical Surgical Nursing Occupational Health Nursing Pediatric Nursing Midwifery Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Public Health Nursing