Advanced Practice Registered Nurses include nurse anesthetists, nurse midwives, and nurse practitioners. These nursing professionals provide both primary and specialty healthcare. In addition to earning a master's degree in one of the APRN roles, they must pass a national and state certification exam.
Median Salary: $113,930
Predicted Rise in Employment: Predicted 31% Rise between 2016 and 2026
Required Education: Minimum of Master's Degree
Additional Information:
Advanced Practice Registered Nurses work in a variety of healthcare settings including hospitals, clinics, and physician offices.
Pharmacists play a significant role in health and wellness. Licensed pharmacists are responsible for dispensing prescription medications to patients and provide instruction in the safe use of these prescriptions. They may also provide advice to patients on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle, conduct health and wellness screenings, and give immunizations.
Median Salary: $126,120
Predicted Rise in Employment: Predicted 6% Rise between 2016 and 2026
Required Education: Minimum of Doctoral or professional degree
Additional Information:
Pharmacists must have a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.), a 4-year professional degree. They must also be licensed, which requires passing two exams. Between 2016 and 2026, an additional 17,400 pharmacist jobs are expected. The rising demand for prescription medications will lead to more demand for highly educated pharmacy professionals.
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