TOP 6 Reasons to Be a Nurse

1. Helping Other People

Nurses are in the business of helping, saving, and improving the lives of others. Nurses in every position play unique and significant roles in impacting the health and wellness of communities, families, and individuals.

2. High Demand Jobs and Positive Earning Potential

According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, registered nurse employment is expected to grow by 9% between 2020 and 2030. Registered nurses are in demand, especially those with a BSN.

The US Bureau of Labor Statistics also reports that the average annual salary for a BSN-prepared registered nurse is $75,330.

Over the next decade, about 194,500 openings (per year) for registered nurses are projected. Most openings will result from the need to replace transferred workers and those who retire.

3. Diverse Opportunities to Serve

Registered nurses work in hospitals (most common), physicians’ offices, home healthcare services, and nursing care facilities. Others work in outpatient clinics and schools. But that’s only the start! There are more than 100 areas of nursing specialties to choose from: holistic nursing, informatics, travel nursing, forensic nursing, and nurse writer.

4. Flexible Work Schedules

This may depend on your employer, but traditionally registered nurses can choose from full-time, part-time, and PRN options. These can include three 12-hour shifts or five 8-hour shifts, depending on the need. Other flexible work options may include job sharing or temporary work.

5. Most Trusted Profession EVER!

When it comes to honesty and ethical standards, registered nurses top the Gallup poll for the 20th year in a row.

“Every year, nurses are honored and humbled to be ranked as the most honest and ethical profession in the United States—especially now, when the 20th year of receiving that honor coincides with entering the third year of the Covid-19 pandemic,” said National Nurses United President Zenei Triunfo-Cortez, RN.

6. Work Wardrobe Be Like . . . Comfy

Scrubs and sneakers have got to be the simplest dress code and the comfiest option on the planet. Never having to worry about what to wear to work is a definite plus!

Whether you’re a new nurse or a time-honored veteran, these perks are solid.

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