Registered Nurse

Education

Bachelors

Median Pay

$73,000

Job
Outlook

7% increase from 2019-2029

A Typical
Day

• Observe and record histories and symptoms
• Administer meds
• Set up care plans
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals
• Teach patients how to manage illnesses or injuries

Nurse Practitioner

Education

Masters

Median Pay

$109,820

Job
Outlook

52% increase from 2019-2029

A Typical
Day

• Serve as primary and specialty care providers
• Assess patients
• Promote health
• Depending on state, work independently, prescribe meds, order lab tests
• Consult physicians/ other health professionals as needed

Nurse Midwife

Education

Masters

Median Pay

$105,030

Job
Outlook

12% increase from 2019-2029

A Typical
Day

• Provide gynecological exams, family planning services, and prenatal care
• Deliver babies
• Act as primary maternity care providers
• Deliver preventive wellness care

Nurse Anesthetist

Education

Masters

Median Pay

$174,790

Job
Outlook

14% increase from 2019-2029

A Typical
Day

• Administer anesthesia and provide care before, during, and after procedures
• Provide pain management and some emergency services