Nursing is among the fastest-growing fields in the United States. Because of the industry’s immense job growth potential, many nurses are looking into advanced nursing degrees to prepare to become certified nurse practitioners (NPs). Data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts an astounding 45% employment growth rate between 2019 and 2029 for nurse practitioners, nurse anesthetists, and nurse midwives. In 2020, the median salary for nurse practitioners was $111,680.*
While we face evolving challenges to our health care system due to the recent pandemic, physician shortages and as patient populations swell, so does the need for more licensed nurse practitioners. These nursing leaders are gaining greater control in their practice as full prescriptive authority expands across the nation, are positioned for high-level positions, and specialize in areas that allow them to work with a variety of unique patient populations.
MSN-prepared NPs are positioned to explore new professional benefits and higher salaries. NPs are often competitive job candidates for administrative or managerial positions.
*Bls.gov
**Payscale.com

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