What Nursing Job Pays the Most?
Nursing professionals can choose career specialties, such as psychiatric care, gerontology, pediatrics, acute care, and women's health. The highest-paying nursing positions typically require a Bachelor's of Science in Nursing degree, certifications, and specialized graduate-level degrees. Some high-paying positions can also require candidates to have up to 15 years of nursing experience and education in management. The nursing industry offers top-level employment positions in hospitals, private physician practices, and nonprofit organizations.
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Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
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Certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNA) collaborate with surgeons, podiatrists, anesthesiologists and dentists to administer anesthesia to patients. The position requires candidates to successfully complete CRNA educational programs. Prior to enrolling in a CRNA program, candidates must acquire a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree, obtain a registered nurse license and complete one year as a critical-care nurse. According to Nursing Link, CRNAs can earn a median annual income of more than $134,000.
Chief Nursing Officer
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Chief nursing officers (CNO), also referred to as heads of nursing, hold senior nursing positions and oversee planning, policy-making, and personnel issues at hospitals, nursing homes or specialist medical care facilities. A CNO position typically requires a master's degree and up to 15 years of registered nursing experience. CNO positions can also require studies in nursing administration, business, and health-care development. CNOs often report to a chief operating officers or chief executive officers in health-care facilities and can supervise hundreds of nursing managers and nurses. According to Nursing Link, CNOs can earn a median salary of more than $176,000 per year.
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Nurse Researcher
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Nurse researchers analyze health-care policies for nonprofit organizations and private companies. Positions often require nurse researchers to publish research papers about practices in the pharmaceutical and nursing industries. Nurse researchers must typically obtain a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree and positions can require a Master's of Science in Nursing degree or a Ph.D. According to Nursing Link, nurse researchers can earn an average annual income of $95,000.
Nurse Practitioner
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Nurse practitioners (NP) often serve as specialty or primary care providers for their patients, working in collaboration with doctors. NPs often work in pediatrics, family practice, women's health, gerontology or acute care. NPs can often treat and diagnose illnesses and prescribe drugs, depending on the regulations of the state in which they practice. Work environments for NPs can include private physician offices, hospitals, nursing homes, or clinics. Typical NP educational requirements include successful completion of an accredited nursing program, certified registered nurse practitioner (CRNP) certification, and a master's degree. According to Jacksonville University School of Nursing, siting Nursing Link, NPs can earn an average annual salary of $78,000.
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners
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Psychiatric nurse practitioners diagnose, assess, and manage the treatment of patients with psychiatric conditions and often work in private clinics, nursing homes, or hospitals. Educational requirements include a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree, a master's degree in nursing, and successful completion of the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). According to Nursing Link, psychiatric nurse practitioners can earn an average annual income of $95,000.
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