Registered Nurses
Civilian:
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. Includes advance practice nurses such as: nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, certified nurse midwives, and certified registered nurse anesthetists. Advanced practice nursing is practiced by RNs who have specialized formal, post-basic education and who function in highly autonomous and specialized roles.
Military:
Nurses are a key part of the staff at military hospitals and clinics. Registered nurses direct nursing teams and give patients individual care to help them recover from illness or injury.
Job Titles
- Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
- Adult Nurse Practitioner
- Ambulatory Care Coordinator
- Associate Director Of Nursing (ADON)
- Cardiac Care Unit Nurse (CCU Nurse)
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Nationwide Salary Average*
- Civilian:
- $63,750
- Military:
- $96,427
*Average calculated based on median level of pay
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