Registered Nurses
Registered nurses (RNs) constitute the largest healthcare occupation, with 2.6 million
jobs. About 60 percent of RN jobs are in hospitals. The three typical educational paths to registered nursing
are a bachelor's degree, an associate degree, and a diploma from an approved nursing program; advanced practice nurses—clinical
nurse specialists, nurse anesthetists, nurse-midwives, and nurse practitioners—need a master’s degree.
Overall job opportunities are expected to be excellent, but may vary by employment and geographic setting; some employers
report difficulty in attracting and retaining an adequate number of RNs.
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