Career: Registered Nurse
Average salary: $57,280
Degree needed: Associate or bachelor’s degree in nursing from an approved nursing program; advanced training can qualify you for a specialty and can help you move up the ladder
Certifications: National licensing required by passing the NCLEX-RN examination; certification is available in clinical nurse specialist, nurse anesthetist, nurse-midwives and nurse practitioner
Scholarships: Apply online
Common employers: Hospitals, physician’s offices, home health care services, nursing care facilities and outpatient care centers
Job outlook: Very strong job growth, excellent job opportunities for women
Common duties may include:
Skills needed:
YourBeanstalk’s Opinion: Registered nurses make a large part of the health care industry and are always in high demand. Nursing offers women flexible schedules and sometimes employers even have on-site child care facilities. This is a great career for women who want to help others improve their health and provide education about health problems and treatment. Because of the flexibility, it’s a great career for women in all walks of life, especially single moms or working mothers.
