Registered Nurse
Career Research
What's a Registered Nurse?
Requirements:
Required Education
Bachelor's degree, associate's degree, or nursing diploma
Other Requirements
State licensure
Projected Job Growth (2012-2022)
19%*
Median Salary (2014)
$66,640*
Reasons to be a RN:
1. There is great demand for nurses at present and this demand is projected to rise by 2020, by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). The job opportunities in this career field will be astounding for the right candidates.
2. Nurses make excellent wages
3. A nurse can work in different kinds of establishments
4. Nurses can work in flexible schedules
5. As a nurse, you get the opportunity to interact with patients, medical staff, doctors and administrators every day. This gives you the opportunity to learn from other careers and add to your knowledge base, while sharpening your interpersonal skills.
Texas A&M University Corpus Christi
Website: http://www.tamucc.edu/
Phone: (361) 825-5700
$$ to complete the career:
-Two-year colleges might charge about $75 per nursing credit, while private universities might charge up to $500 per credit. For a four-year program, the difference between public school nursing tuition and private school nursing tuition can be as much as $75,000.
- Medical textbooks may cost between $1,000 to $3,000, which is higher than the cost of books in many other disciplines. Uniforms and work shoes typically cost between $150 and $300. Lab fees for nursing school (about $1,700 per term) are often higher than they are for other programs because of the cost of specialized supplies and equipment. And be sure to inquire about any additional registration, acceptance, or enrollment fees for nursing school, which can range from $75 to $600. Depending on the school, these fees may be credited toward your nursing tuition.
citations:
-Texas A&M University Corpus Christi website
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