who are the highest paid RNs?
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I was a social worker at a hospital.  The highest paid RN's I saw were those who put in their dues working on the floors (the nurses I knew liked Maternity the best) and then go on to do some type of Case Management.  You can do Case Management at the hospital or Insurance companies, etc.  I also knew an ER RN who went on to do Risk Management at the hospital - also a higher paying job.  You can get a lot of your Case Management credentials through on-line courses, so you may be able to get there faster by doing some courses on-line while you are working.  Or, it could happen like things do a lot of times, that they have a shortage and you are the best person for the job and - "you're in."  I ended up learning so much about the medical aspects of maternity that I was made a Case Manager for that unit (still got social worker pay though :)\n\nBest of luck to you...
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The U.S. Department of Labor has published the median income for RNs as $48,090 in 2002. The range was $33,970 to $69,670 based on geographic location and work experience. Nurse managers made the most money, while care facility nurses made the least on average at $43,850.
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Here are some figures I found\n\nRN Position \nAvg.Minimum \nAvg.Middle \nAvg.Maximum\n\n\nAnesthetist \n$ 89,300 \n$112,500\n$135,700\nMidwife \n52,900\n68,300 \n82,700\nNurse Practitioner \n52,000\n67,300 \n82,600\nNrsg Serv Instructor \n41,000 \n52,800 \n64,500\nOccup Hlth \n40,000\n51,500 \n62,900\nHome Care \n36,400\n45,500 \n54,600\nStaff CCU \n36,900\n47,200 \n57,600\nStaff ER \n35,700\n46,200 \n56,600\nStaff Obstetrics \n36,000 \n47,400 \n58,800\nStaff Oncology \n34,400\n45,900\n57,400\nStaff OR \n35,800\n46,700\n57,600\nStaff Psych \n30,600*\n39,400*\n48,100*\nStaff Recovery Rm \n29,900* \n38,400*\n46,800*\nStaff Renal Dialysis \n29,400* \n38,600*\n47,800*\nStaff RN \n35,100\n45,600\n56,000\nTransplant Coord \n45,800\n58,200\n70,500
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An R.N. trained in the surgical field. And yes they make great money. Thanks for asking!
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It depends on what degree you have and what capacity you nursing. For example a school nurse entry level position may only pay you between 24,000-28,000 US dollars per year, but entering the field as a nurse specializing in trauma, or geriatrics, pediatric, OR Nurse, Oncology Nursing, or any specialized nursing will not probably begin by paying you additional money, but in the long-run, specializing in a field of nursiong requiring specialized knowledge will pay off for you eventually.  Home health nursing can also be very lucrative though you must have a certain number of years experience as well as a certain level of knowledge and experience with different types of equipment. \nI have a friend who recently became an LPN and works regular 8 hr shifts 5-6 days per week and he made 66,000 US dollars last year.  It really depends on your level of education, the position you take and if you are administration in the nursing field, a Patient care manager, a Director of Nursing, assistant director of nursing or even in a recruiting or teaching position.  There is a significant difference in salary depending upon if you are an LPN- Licensed Practical Nurse, RN Registered nurse, BSN Bachelor's of Science in Nursing, or if you become a nurse practitioner.  LPN can be achieved in 2 or less years depending on if your program is excellerated, it allows you to nurse, but it limits the meds you can provide and in the field depending on where you nurse, it can limit you to doing treatments and giving meds only.  RN is historically achieved in 4 years and comes as a BSN but in previous years RN has been accelerated and given in 2-4 years without the bachelors degree.  Becoming a nurse practitioner is usually a step that some nurses who hold a Masters of Science in NUrsing take which will put them at about an equivelent level with a physician's assistant (PA) able to follow and treat patients but unable to prescribe narcotics and followed up by a physician who signs off on his/her treatments or prescribed course of action.  They work under the licensure or an approved physician.  I would suggest getting on a web site that does national or even international comparison for careers with varying levels of education.  Sorry I don't have additional time to find any for you at this time, but I hope this helped you out a bit anyway.  If I find time I will post some sites for you a bit later.  GOOD LUCK with your future endeavors and don't get discouraged!
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Here are the top 10 paying jobs in the country. All of these will end up far over 150K when you include all bonus, benifits, etc. \n\nAnesthesiologists $70.01+  $145,600+\nInternists, General $70.01+  $145,600+\nObstetricians and Gynecologists $70.01+  $145,600+\nOral and Maxillofacial Surgeons $70.01+  $145,600+\nOrthodontists $70.01+  $145,600+  \nProsthodontists $70.01+  $145,600+\nPsychiatrists $70.01+  $145,600+  \nSurgeons $70.01+  $145,600+  \nChief Executives $68.18    $141,800\nPhysicians and Surgeons, All Other $67.10    $139,600
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it depends there are too many.\nbut i'll tell u some\n 1. Anesthesiologists  greater than $145,600 \n 2. Internists, General greater than $145,600 \n 3. Obstetricians and Gynecologists greater than $145,600 \n 4. Surgeons  greater than $145,600 \n 5. Psychiatrists $126,460 \n 6. Pediatricians, General  $126,430 \n 7. Chief Executives  $120,450 \n 8. Government Service Executives $120,450 \n 9. Private Sector Executives  $120,450 \n10. Family and General Practitioners  $118,390 \n11. Lawyers  $88,760 \n12. Engineering Managers  $87,490 \n13. Optometrists  $85,650 \n14. Computer and Information Systems Managers  $82,480 \n15. Political Scientists $81,350 \n16. Computer and Information Scientists, Research  $75,130 \n17. Pharmacists  $74,890 \n18. Marketing Managers  $74,370 \n19. Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software  $73,280 \n20. Sales Managers  $71,620 \n21. Computer Hardware Engineers $71,560 \n22. Computer Software Engineers, Applications  $70,210 \n23. Financial Managers $70,210 \n24. Financial Managers, Branch or Department  $70,210 \n25. Treasurers, Controllers, and Chief Financial Officers\nNow u can make more money with real estate, film maker, a unique idea for a website like ebay or yahoo.
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Those in the hightest demand and those with the greatest turnover are hospital floor med/surg nurses. There are short staffed all the time.
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I would go for Nurse Practitioner or Physician's Assistant--which is best depends on state laws. Both get good salaries and are in high demand right now.
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As a nurse - you should be making good money. Maybe you need to re-evaluate how you spend money instead of making more. Learn to budget.
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Here is a very interesting site that lists the top paying jobs for different education levels. So it can address many different angles of your question. \n\nhttp://www.resumagic.com/highestpayingjobs.html
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Ok, you wanna serious answer? Computer info tech. Working for any company in their IT dept makes great money. I would apply at any and all large companies around. Even if right now you have to start with something small, go for it and work your way up. I know the hospital I work for pays their IT people top dollar. They make more than a lot of RNs there. Congrats, and screw these other guys, you'll never have to worry about money again.
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=\ndefinitely nursing, RN or Psy RN
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Helpful Tips on Starting a Nursing Career\n\nGraduates completing their nursing program can look forward to entering a profession that is in great demand.  Across the country, there are over 20,000 openings for staff nurses to work in hospitals, clinics, home care, private practice, schools, military service, occupational settings, and health and wellness centers.\n\nEntry-level nursing positions start in the range of $35,000 to $50,000 with additional compensation for overtime, night and weekend work.  Given the nationwide nursing shortage, employers often “sweeten the pie” by providing sign-on bonuses of $3,000 to $6,000 along with up to $5,000 in reimbursed relocation expenses. In addition to competitive salaries, employers typically offer benefits packages that include health insurance, vacation and holiday pay, college tuition reimbursement, childcare allowance, flexible scheduling, and pension plans.\n\nThe nursing profession offers many challenges and significant rewards to those who enter the field devoted to the calling of relieving human suffering and dedicated to advancing their career.  Although it is not difficult finding a job as a new graduate, it does take careful planning to carve out a career as a distinguished Registered Nurse.  Here are some practical pointers to accomplish that goal:\n\nProvide quality patient care.  This is what your training has prepared you for as a personal caregiver and valuable member of a medical team.  Be diligent in establishing a reputation for providing quality patient care and supporting your health organization’s mission.  Along with demonstrating core competencies, develop the “people skills” required for you to work comfortably with all types of patients, physicians and other medical staff. \nStay on the cutting edge of medical knowledge.  To maintain state licensure and remain in good standing with your employer, you will need to accumulate a number of Continuing Nurse Education credits (CNE’s) each year.  In addition to acquiring CNE’s through formal classroom instruction, why not take advantage of the numerous online opportunities for CNE training?  (As one example, check out what’s offered on Nursingcenter.com:  www.nursingcenter.com/ce/index.cfm). \n\nTo stay abreast of medical advancements, trends and social issues that impact the nursing field, take time to regularly read professional publications like Nursing 2001, RN Journal, NurseWeek, RN Magazine, and Journal of the National Black Nurses Association.  Some have online versions that you can easily access at your leisure and convenience.\n\nBecome more “culturally competent.”  Nurses, like physicians and other health practitioners, are challenged to provide care to patient populations that are becoming increasingly culturally diverse.  One way to achieve this goal is to take advantage of any in-service training related to heightening cultural sensitivity, working with language translators, and so on.  More ambitious RN’s might also consider learning “medical Spanish” in order to better relate to the fastest growing ethnic groups in the United States—persons of Hispanic/Latino background.  (One example of a medical Spanish program is found at www.idrama.com/MedSpan.htm). \n\nNetwork with other medical professionals. Topping the list would be other RN’s who have distinguished themselves in their field.  Networking contacts can also include nurse educators, career strategists, and nurse entrepreneurs (such as Nurse Legal Consultants), who can all provide valuable perspectives on career advancement issues.  Another important avenue for networking is to become involved in one or more professional associations, such as the American Nurses Association and the National Black Nurses Association.  The contacts, information sharing, and career resources these associations offer are invaluable for RN’s who are serious about career advancement. \nMake yourself more marketable.  Like other professi
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You can get general info about nurse salaries at\nhttp://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos083.htm\nFor more specific info, try:\nhttp://salary.nytimes.com/
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In central IL, new RN grads start at $17.80.\n\ncheck out\n\n http://www.allnurses.com/forums/f121/questions-er-nurses-132641.html#post1432053
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What kind of silly question is this?  We need NURSES -- Male or Female -- I spent a lot of time in the hospital last year and had both Male & Female nurses and was treated fantastic by both. God Bless those that go into this profession and Thank You Nurses everywhere