Registered Nurse

Duties and Responsibilities: Provide and coordinate patient care, educate patients and the public about various health conditions, and provide advice and emotional support to patients and their family members.

Salary: Median pay in May 2015 $67,490 per year; $32.45 per hour

Education: Bachelor’s degree in nursing, and an associate’s degree in a nursing program. Registered nurses must also be licensed.

Demand for this profession: Job Outlook, 2014-2024: 16% (Much Faster than average)

Reflection:I would like to be in this profession because I like to help others