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The nursing profession has experienced tremendous growth in recent years and is expected to continue growing. Many nursing specialty areas in the US suffer from nurse shortage due to the rapid growth of the aging population who require more nursing services. A career in nursing has the ability to provide a high paying salary. However, when choosing a nursing career, please DO NOT base it solely on salary, but rather your strengths and passion to help and save lives. Nursing is hard work and is physically and mentally demanding. If your heart is in the right place first, then financial gains will follow.
1. Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
These nurses play a crucial role in medical procedures to be successful. They work together with surgeons, anesthesiologists, dentists, and other professionals to ensure the safe administration of anesthesia. This work is well-paid due to the length of training and responsibilities involved. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that CRNAs salary falls between an average range of $169,600 and $201,300.
2. Family Nurse Practitioner
The role of a family nurse practitioner is quite similar to that of the primary care physician. They are fully involved in the consultations and assessments of patients. They can also prescribe medications and offer treatment after making the diagnosis. Nurse practitioners are licensed, autonomous clinicians who manage people`s health conditions and preventing diseases. In 2020, the BLS reported that a nurse practitioner salary falls between the range of $100,630 and $117,810.
3. Cosmetic Nurse Injector/ Aesthetic Nurse Practitioner
They work independently in an aesthetic clinic or alongside a plastic surgeon, dermatologist, or a physician specializing in aesthetics with the aim of giving their patients the appearance they want. According to 2020 BLS, their salary falls between a range of $82,886 and $97,037. However, those employed in private practices tend to earn much more.
4. Nurse Researcher
Nurse researchers are nurses who study various aspects of health, illness, and health care to improve health, health care services, and health care outcomes. They can take part in clinical trials or internal facility research. The average annual salary range of a nurse researcher is between $75,637 and $92,732.
5. Geriatric Nurse Practitioner
Geriatric Nurse Practitioners serve as acute care providers for the elderly population. They can serve in hospitals, nursing homes, or retirement communities. Their annual salary range is between $96,072 and $119,005.
6. Certified Nurse Midwife
They provide primary care for women with an emphasis on pregnancy, childbirth, and gynecologic and reproductive health. They also provide full prenatal care from prenatal through delivery into the post-partum period. According to the 2020 BLS, a Certified Nurse Midwife salary range is between $89,685- $118,106.
7. Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Psychiatric nurse practitioners manage mental health patients. They play a key role in the mental/behavioral health team. They manage mental disorders and medications. According to 2020 BLS report the average salary falls in the range of $94,630 and $116,100.
8. Pain management nurse - $114,531 and $134,563
9. Clinical Nursing Educator - $74,347 and $87,223
10. Informatics, Nurse- $77,890 and $100,490
11. Travel nurse- $58,000 and $110,000 +
12. Nurse recruiter- $73,916 and $95,376
The profession is both demanding and rewarding. Ultimately, the salary varies depending on responsibilities and autonomy, location, and demand.
What are some other high paying nursing positions that we did not include?
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