Nurse
By: Joel Santos
Duties/Responsibilities
Average Hours/Working Schedule
Because patients in hospitals and nursing care facilities need round-the-clock care, nurses in these settings usually work in rotating shifts, covering all 24 hours. They may work nights, weekends, and holidays. They may also be on call. Nurses who work in offices, schools, and other places that do not provide 24-hour care are more likely to work regular business hours. In 2010, about 20 percent of registered nurses worked part time.
Working location(s)
work at hospitals, anywhere to do with the medical field
Salary/Wage Potential (What is the average pay?)
The median annual wage of registered nurses was $64,690 in May 2010. The median wage is the wage at which half of the workers in an occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $44,190 and the top 10 percent earned more than $95,130.
Education Needed/ What school (list 1) offers that major?
Dominican University offers that chance.
Skills Required/Job Outlook&Growth
Critical-thinking skills,Compassion,Detail oriented,Emotional stability Organizational skills,Patience,Speaking skills. Employment of registered nurses is expected to grow 26 percent from 2010 to 2020, faster than the average for all occupations. Growth will occur primarily because of technological advancements, permitting a greater number of health problems to be treated; an increased emphasis on preventive care