Registered Nurses
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical
Looks at a patient's health problems and needs, writes a care plan, and then carries that plan out while keeping the record current. Vital signs are taken, medicines are given and watched for reactions, and any change in symptoms is reported to the rest of the team. Care can be in a hospital, school, or workplace and may include first aid, immunizations, or help during recovery; diet and activity are part of what is monitored. Less-skilled nursing staff on a unit may be directed as well. Suits people who like close patient contact, careful observation, and detailed written records.
Typical education: Bachelor’s Degree (4-year)
Annual Median Wage in Field (2025)
$97'550
Median Wage Market Position
$97'550
What you might do
- Record vital signs and patient medical information
- Give medicines and watch for side effects
- Track symptoms and report changes in condition
- Coordinate care plans with doctors and nurses
- Provide first aid, vaccines, or rehab care
- Supervise other nurses on a hospital unit
Skills that matter
- Recording vital signs and medical information
- Giving medications and watching for reactions
- Tracking symptoms and condition changes
- Coordinating care plans with the healthcare team
- Supervising nursing staff on a unit
- Overseeing diet, activity, and daily care
AI & the future of this role
Bedside assessment, medication administration, and coordinated care still require licensed clinicians who can act under pressure. Charting or protocol lookups may lean more on digital tools, but physical care, clinical judgment, and patient trust are likely to keep demand solid.
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