Emerging Trends for RNs

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Severe shortage

1,050,000 openings

30,000 needed per year

Nursing Shortage

shortage

1,050,000

30,000

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WHERE ARE YOU NEEDED NOW?*

Current Job Outlook

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Entry level average $67,000

CA, TX, & NY higher than US average

Specialist RNs can earn $100,000+

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Salary Data

$67,000

higher

$100,000+

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Salaries for New RNs

Most people obtain a nursing degree in one of three ways

HOW DO I GET MY DEGREE?

Registered Nursing Degrees

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

Registered Nurse (RN)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX)

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Educational Path

LVN

RN

BSN

MSN

NCLEX

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Related Careers

Occupational TitleLower 10%

Median Salary

Upper 10%

Physical Therapists $53,260 $76,310 $107,920

Physical Therapy Assistants $31,078 $49,690 $68,820

Physical Therapy Aides $17,270 $23,680 $34,670

Occupational Therapists $48,920 $72,320 $102,520

Occupational Therapy Assistants $33,110 $51,010 $70,790

Occupational Therapy Aides $17,440 $27,430 $52,750

Speech/Language Pathologists $42,970 $66,920 $103,630

Massage Therapists $17,970 $34,900 $69,000

Variety & Advancement

High salaries

Flexible hours

Specialization & Travel

Critical demand

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Benefits of Being a Nurse

No complete solution

100% tuition reimbursement for some states

Expanded student capacity in schools

Online schools providing flexibility

Job security and demand

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Future Projection

By 2015, over 515,000 Registered Nursing positions will be open with no candidates to fill them

WHERE WILL YOU BE NEEDED?

Job Outlook for 2015

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