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2010 Registered Nurse Salary Projections
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As health care continues to be a national focus and demand for health care workers skyrockets, registered nurses can expect to see their salaries, and other benefits, grow in 2010. More and more employers are offering sweet incentives such as sign-on bonuses, tuition reimbursement, and more flexible hours in order to entice nurses to work in their facilities. However, hiring trends will likely be slow in the initial months of 2010 until a health care bill is fully implemented; after that, hiring for nursing jobs is expected to pick up in a big way to meet ever-growing need.
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Overall job opportunities are expected to be excellent for registered nurses. Employers in some parts of the country and in certain employment settings report difficulty in attracting and retaining an adequate number of RNs, primarily because of an aging RN workforce and a lack of younger workers to fill positions.
Median 2009 Salary
$63,504
Projected 2010 Median Salary
With 4% Increase: $66,044
With a 3.8% Increase: $65,917
With a 2.7% Increase: $65,218
Projected Need, 2008 – 2018: 581,500
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JanYoder
about 1 year ago
2 comments
I'm an RN,BSN, with 30+ years in the OR, moving to the West Grove, PA area in April. Looking for a position in the OR, specializing in Eyes or Podiatry, part time. Any help will be appreciated!
kbaby601
about 1 year ago
2 comments
Hi, I have 4 years experience in hospice. I am looking for a job that I can start now.
John_M_Prudente
about 1 year ago
2 comments
I'm a associates prepared RN with 14yrs experience 12 critical care (PACU, TMICU, CCU, CSICU, NeuroICU) currently a traveler unable to find a job in the Boston MA area. Will work for food.
deb419
about 1 year ago
2 comments
I got my MSN in nursing in 2011 ,I can't find a job that pays good in the Toledo /Findlay Ohio area . I/m making 40,000 a year right now and struggleling .Any suggestions?
priscillafriday
about 1 year ago
2 comments
I have been a nurse for 32 years. The last 12 years I have worked on the phone. The last 4 years I worked at home on the phone as a Disease Management Nurse. I retired from my last job because they offered a great severance package to nurses over 60 years. I am looking for a work at home position. I have excellent nursing, computer and communication skills. I must work.
Account Removed
about 1 year ago
Hello, I am an LPN fresh out of school looking to gain experience in the Philadelphia,PA area. Does anyone have any leads? I'd truly appreciate it. Take care. I wish you all well.
ctaylor
about 1 year ago
2 comments
Hello, I am a diversified RN seeking employment to empower patients regarding their disease processes and in navigating the healthcare system. I also am having a challenging time finding a job.
Todd_E
about 1 year ago
2 comments
Experienced RN here...recently relocated to the Austin, TX area. Having a challenging time finding a job, believe it or not!
marysia
over 1 year ago
2 comments
Abellanel, You can most certainly achieve your RN goal at age 37. I would definitely recommend RN instead of LPN though, as it is only an additional year of nursing school (for an associated RN) but many more job opportunities. BSN would be best but it is 4 years of nursing school. Nurses will always be needed, whether in hospitals, long term facilities, home care, clinics, public health, etc. Best of luck to you on your decision.
abellanel
over 1 year ago
2 comments
Hi everyone, I am considering RN with 13 years background of managing my own business. It is been my dream to help people and caring for them. I have at least 3 years to accomplish this dream of mine. I wanted to relocate if God willing to San Diego within that 3 years. Is this something I can do at the age of 37?
martharbrown
over 1 year ago
2 comments
Hello, everyone! I am a Registered Nurse with 25 yrs of acute care experience. Relocated to Lincoln, NE and am now looking for nursing opportunities in the area. Any suggestions?
Veroalex
over 1 year ago
2 comments
Hi everyone, I am a registered nurse with background in pediatrics looking for a re-entry position. I have not worked in nursing for 5 years and am looking for advice regarding re-entering the profession. Thanks!
desmadrid
over 1 year ago
2 comments
Hello! I am originally from Hawaii. I recently graduated and got my RN in California. I'm having a hard time finding a job in either state, even as a CNA or tech.
annmjohnster
over 1 year ago
2 comments
I am a Registered nurse, Certified Case manager, Certified Medical Coder, LNC, CMCN,with an extensive backgroung in claims, appeal & denials, Outcomes Management, Quality mgmt, insurance reimbursement & contracts in the Greenville, SC area looking for a position with a hospital or insurance company.
aureline
over 1 year ago
2 comments
hello everyone. i am a new graduate as a Geriatric Nursing Assistant ( GNA ) and I am looking for a part-time position in the DC and MD area.