It’s no secret that Nursing students are in high demand upon completion of their Education.  While some students choose to study for two years to earn a basic degree, others choose to continue their education with the hopes of earning a higher degree and ultimately earning more money.
Here is a breakdown of what Nursing students can expect upon completion of their degrees.
CAN –A Certified Nursing Assistant is entry-level Nursing position in which workers provide basic services like meal service.  Atypical CNA makes between $10 and $12 per hour.
LPN – A Licensed Practical Nurse is a step up from the CNA and typically handles routine tasks like taking care of injured or sick patients.  Other duties include administering medication, and recording and observing patient condition.  A typical LPN makes between $15 and $23 per hour.
Registered Nurse – A common goal for many Nursing students is to become a Registered Nurse.  Registered Nurse’s typically work under the direction of one or more doctors and act in a Supervisory role to CAN’s and LPN’s.  As a general care nurse, a Nursing student could look forward to making between $22 and$32 per hour.
Specialties:  For those that continue their education past basic Nursing, the opportunities and financial reward can be significant.
An Emergency Room Nurse (RN) typically makes about $30 per hour while a Family Nurse Practitioner (NP) can expect to make a similar amount.
While the guides above are not exact and may be subject to change bases on location and hospital preference, they are a good guide for young people considering the field of Nursing.  For those considering a long-term career in Nursing, studying the field more adamantly and asking good questions to an advisor or Hospital Administrator would be highly recommended.
In this world that always needs nurses; a career choice in this wide-open field of Nursing is highly recommended.