• Registered Nurses
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  • Health Science
  • Annual Median Wage
    $ 76,430
    $59,580 range bar $100,430
    Annual NC Wage Range
    Growth Rate
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    Moderately Growing
  • Registered Nurses (RNs) provide and coordinate patient care, educate patients and the public about various health conditions, and provide advice and emotional support to patients and their families.

What do they typically do

  • Assess patients' conditions
  • Record patients' medical histories and symptoms
  • Observe patients and record the observations
  • Administer patients' medicines and treatments
  • Set up plans for patients' care or contribute information to existing plans
  • Consult and collaborate with doctors and other healthcare professionals
  • Operate and monitor medical equipment
  • Help perform diagnostic tests and analyze the results
  • Teach patients and their families how to manage illnesses or injuries
  • Explain what to do at home after treatment

Number of Jobs

Average Annual
Job Growth +1.0%
Job Openings 8,221

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