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NursingEntry1-4 yrs

Clinical Nurse

Career advancement roadmap

Your path to the next level

A milestone-by-milestone view of how to grow from here.

  1. Current role
    Clinical Nurse
    Entry
  2. Recommended certification
    NCLEX-RN
    NCSBN
  3. Recommended master's
    Master of Nursing
    Graduate Degree
Overview

Degrees that lead to this role

Career ladder

How the climb looks

  1. 1
    Registered Nurse
    Entry
    0-2 years
  2. 2
    Nurse Manager
    Mid
    3-7 years
Salary range

What you can realistically earn

Entry / low
$65K
Typical mid
$83K
Top of range
$100K
$65K$100K

Inpatient clinical nurse range

Salary by State

Top 5 highest paying states

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Certifications

Credentials that advance you

Licensure
High
NCLEX-RN
NCSBN
Clinical Skills
High
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
American Heart Assoc
Clinical Skills
Medium
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
American Heart Assoc
Master's degrees

Graduate paths worth considering

Graduate Degree
High
Master of Nursing

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