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Age-Range of Patients: Birth to Geriatric

Best Fit: Nurses who enjoy caring for babies and children

Demand Driver: Rural areas with less access to pediatric specialists.

Additional Required Clinical Courses: Management of Multidimensional Health (NURS 703/703C) + FNP Capstone (NURS 790/790C)

Practice Settings: Schools, Rural Health Clinics, Worksite-Based Clinics

Age-Range of Patients: Patients ages 13 and older

Best Fit: Nurses who enjoy caring for teens and adults – especially older adults

Demand Driver: Aging population and absence of physicians specializing in geriatric care.

Additional Required Clinical Courses: Management of the Geriatric Population (NURS 710/710C) + Adult-Gero Primary Capstone (NURS 791/791C)

Practice Settings: Long-term Care Facilities, Assisted Living Centers, University Student Health Centers 

Employment Outlook

14%

From 2022-2032, jobs in Nursing are expected to increase by 14%

Occupation Median Salary (2022) Job Postings (2022) Projected Growth (2022-2032)
Occupation
Nurse Anesthetists $203,091 46,484 15%
Nurse Anesthetists
Median Salary: $203,091
Job Postings: 46,484
Projected Growth: 15%
Occupation
Job Titles
Skills
Industry
Description

Nurse Anesthetists administer anesthesia, monitor patient’s vital signs, and oversee patient recovery from anesthesia. May assist anesthesiologists, surgeons, other physicians, or dentists. Must be registered nurses who have specialized graduate education.

Projected Growth
Job TitleJob Postings% of Job Postings
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists37,10580%
Locums Tenens1,9044%
Nurse Anesthetists2,0104%
Locum Tenens Certified Nurse Anesthetists1,6824%
Certified Nurse Anesthetists7842%
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SkillJob Postings% of Total Postings
Anesthesias9,97255%
Anesthesiology5,98633%
Nursing4,12823%
Pediatrics2,88916%
Surgery2,83816%
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Industry% of Occupation in Industry
Offices of Physicians51%
General Medical and Surgical Hospitals27%
Outpatient Care Centers5%
Offices of Other Health Practitioners5%
Education and Hospitals (Local Government)4%
Education and Hospitals (State Government)3%
Other4%
Nurse Practitioners $121,618 391,419 47%
Nurse Practitioners
Median Salary: $121,618
Job Postings: 391,419
Projected Growth: 47%
Occupation
Job Titles
Skills
Industry
Description

Nurse Practitioners diagnose and treat acute, episodic, or chronic illness, independently or as part of a healthcare team. May focus on health promotion and disease prevention. May order, perform, or interpret diagnostic tests such as lab work and x rays. May prescribe medication. Must be registered nurses who have specialized graduate education.

Projected Growth
Job TitleJob Postings% of Job Postings
Nurse Practitioners139,37536%
Nurse Practitioners/Physician Assistants66,54717%
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners39,15210%
Family Nurse Practitioners26,0907%
Nurse Practitioners/Advanced Practice Registered Nurses11,5333%
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SkillJob Postings% of Total Postings
Nursing74,79833%
Primary Care50,51722%
Patient Education And Counseling32,48714%
Medical Records31,20814%
Treatment Planning30,49913%
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Industry% of Occupation in Industry
Offices of Physicians47%
General Medical and Surgical Hospitals18%
Outpatient Care Centers9%
Offices of Other Health Practitioners4%
Education and Hospitals (State Government)4%
Education and Hospitals (Local Government)3%
Other15%
Nurse Midwives $120,890 6,408 12%
Nurse Midwives
Median Salary: $120,890
Job Postings: 6,408
Projected Growth: 12%
Occupation
Job Titles
Skills
Industry
Description

Nurse Midwives diagnose and coordinate all aspects of the birthing process, either independently or as part of a healthcare team. May provide well-woman gynecological care. Must have specialized, graduate nursing education.

Projected Growth
Job TitleJob Postings% of Job Postings
Certified Nurse Midwives4,44569%
Nurse Midwives99015%
Dispensing Nurses2113%
Mother/Baby Postpartum Registered Nurses2594%
Postpartum Registered Nurses1422%
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SkillJob Postings% of Total Postings
Midwifery1,29252%
Nursing1,01041%
Postpartum Care98840%
Obstetrics And Gynaecology98440%
Gynecology91837%
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Industry% of Occupation in Industry
Offices of Physicians48%
General Medical and Surgical Hospitals20%
Outpatient Care Centers14%
Offices of Other Health Practitioners8%
Education and Hospitals (Local Government)3%
Education and Hospitals (State Government)2%
Other4%
Registered Nurses $81,224 4,550,317 12%
Registered Nurses
Median Salary: $81,224
Job Postings: 4,550,317
Projected Growth: 12%
Occupation
Job Titles
Skills
Industry
Description

Registered Nurses 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 Clinical Nurse Specialists.

Projected Growth
Job TitleJob Postings% of Job Postings
Registered Nurses1,003,65822%
Medical Surgical Registered Nurses350,5468%
ICU Registered Nurses402,2279%
Operating Room Registered Nurses350,2478%
Home Health Registered Nurses167,2804%
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SkillJob Postings% of Total Postings
Nursing1,664,45359%
Nursing Care659,72823%
Nursing Process407,57114%
Intensive Care Unit298,42210%
Medication Administration288,95810%
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Industry% of Occupation in Industry
General Medical and Surgical Hospitals48%
Education and Hospitals (Local Government)8%
Offices of Physicians7%
Home Health Care Services6%
Outpatient Care Centers5%
Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities)4%
Other24%
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $54,621 1,205,255 11%
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses
Median Salary: $54,621
Job Postings: 1,205,255
Projected Growth: 11%
Occupation
Job Titles
Skills
Industry
Description

Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses care for ill, injured, or convalescing patients or persons with disabilities in hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, private homes, group homes, and similar institutions. May work under the supervision of a registered nurse. Licensing required.

Projected Growth
Job TitleJob Postings% of Job Postings
Licensed Practical Nurses618,91451%
Licensed Vocational Nurses166,20114%
Registered Nurses/Licensed Practical Nurses73,8986%
Licensed Practical Nurses/Licensed Vocational Nurses68,3836%
Home Health Licensed Practical Nurses39,3413%
SkillJob Postings% of Total Postings
 
Industry% of Occupation in Industry
Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities)26%
Home Health Care Services13%
Offices of Physicians12%
General Medical and Surgical Hospitals9%
Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly7%
Outpatient Care Centers5%
Other28%

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