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Nursing Profiles

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Demand for Nurses
Nurses may be the most in-demand health care position in the country.

Nursing Career Profile: Compensation

Median annual earnings of registered nurses were $48,090 in 2002. The middle 50 percent earned between $40,140 and $57,490. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $33,970, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $69,670. Median annual earnings in the industries employing the largest numbers of registered nurses in 2002 were as follows:

  • Employment services $55,980
  • General medical and surgical hospitals $49,190
  • Home health care services $45,890
  • Offices of physicians $44,870
  • Nursing care facilities $43,850

Many employers offer flexible work schedules, childcare, educational benefits, and bonuses.

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Top Nursing Colleges

Kaplan University - Certification, Associate's & Bachelor's Degree.
Kaplan University has a well respected nursing program for students looking to obtain their degree online. Kaplan is an accredited university with a history of placing students in high-growth nursing careers.

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University of Phoenix - Certification & Associate's Degree.
University of Phoenix is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, and offers nursing degrees at affordable prices. Phoenix allows students to practice what they learn with hands on teaching methods.

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Georgetown University - MS in Family Nurse Practitioner.
Georgetown University is committed to teaching students the measures to provide the best patient care and treatment. Their MS in Family Nurse Practitioner program will prepare registered nurses to manage and care for patients in a primary care setting.

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Western Governors University - Bachelor's & Master's Degrees.
At Western Governors University, students will learn the valuable knowledge and practices needed to succeed in the nursing field. The university accepts first time students or working professionals.

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South University - Certification & Bachelor's Degree.
South University is one of the most respected names in online colleges and provides a variety of nursing degree plans. South University makes it possible to earn your entire nursing degree online.

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Virginia College - Associate's & Bachelor's Degrees.
Challenging students to be the best student they can be, Virginia College has a large diverse community. A variety of healthcare programs are available at their campus locations or online.

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