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Allied Health

Registered Nurse (RN)

Registered nurses provide and coordinate patient care, educate patients and the public about health conditions, and provide advice and emotional support to patients and their families. RNs are FL's most employed healthcare workers with over 202,000 jobs and 14,000+ annual openings. The career spans numerous specialties from ICU to school nursing, with advanced degrees opening NP and leadership paths.

FL Median Salary
$82,850
Entry Salary
$66,670
Experienced
$110,530
FL Growth
N/A

Requirements & Training

  • Credential: RN License; must pass NCLEX-RN

Career Path

  1. Staff RN
  2. Charge Nurse
  3. Specialty RN (ICU/ER/OR)
  4. Clinical Specialist or Educator
  5. Nurse Manager
  6. Director of Nursing/CNO

Top Florida Employers

HospitalsPhysician officesHome health servicesNursing care facilitiesSchools

Related Programs

  • Nursing ADN
  • Nursing BSN
  • RN-BSN Completion
  • Nursing MSN
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