Orthopaedic Nurse
Orthopaedic Nurses provide care for patients suffering for musculoskeletal ailments, such as arthritis, joint replacement, and diabetes. They are responsible for educating patients on these disorders and on available self care and support systems. For additional information from actual nurses in this field, please see the Orthopaedic Nursing discussion thread.
Average Annual Salary
$79,000
Educational Requirements
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RN license; Associate’s Degree, BSN often preferred
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Related Organizations
Canadian Orthopaedic Nurses Association
National Association of Orthopaedic Nurses
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luckijillno1
7 months ago
2 comments
No, I'm a new graduate on an ortho floor in Nashville, I get paid 18.42 an hour....hope i get up to that soon!!!!
ccioffi
about 1 year ago
22 comments
i'm preety sure that is max out pay over career
bwalker
about 1 year ago
2 comments
probably no so much my dear....seems like a bummer I know but there are sooo many little things that make a good ortho nurse..you'll probably be a great one in time but theses docs want someone who knows whats wrong with the patient before they even come toasses them. I love it! A surgeon is a difficult person to work with sometimes and knowing your stuff inside and out is what is going to get you what you want...and for god sake learn how to splint and cast a patient!
Askale
about 1 year ago
6 comments
I'm currently in school but I do my clinical rotation on the Ortho fool and I love it....I wonder if they still will pay the same amount to new graduate nurse?