If you are a registered nurse, you belong to one of the most in demand professions in the world today. Your tasks include treating and giving instructions to patients regarding their medical conditions. You also keep records of patients’ medical histories and symptoms. Aside from dealing with those who are sick, you also do diagnostic tests, handle medical equipment or tools, and analyze test results. Following up with how well a patient is recovering is also one of your responsibilities.

Aside from working in hospitals, registered nurses also work for offices of doctors, in home health care services, in nursing care facilities, and in employment services. Others work in government agencies and schools.

In hospitals and other medical environments, the average registered nurse salary is $63,880. The average registered nurse salary is bigger for those who work in employment services. They receive an average of $68,160 every year.  Those who find work in office of physicians receive an average of $59,210 yearly. On the other hand, the average salary of those who do home health care services is $58,740. And those who find work in nursing care facilities receive $57,060 every year.

As you can see, the difference on the average salary is not that big. No matter where you end up finding work as a registered nurse, you will still be earning more than the average professional in the nation. Another great thing about being in this field is that you can study to be a registered nurse online. There are many distance learning schools that offer online programs in nursing. You can even study to earn your BSN (if you still don’t have it) or your masters in Nursing. With a higher level of nursing education, you can command a bigger salary.

“Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics”