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NursingEntry0-2 yrs

Registered Nurse

Career advancement roadmap

Your path to the next level

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

  1. Current role
    Registered Nurse
    Entry
  2. Recommended certification
    NCLEX-RN
    NCSBN
  3. Recommended master's
    Master of Nursing
    Graduate Degree
  4. Next career level
    Nurse Manager
    Nursing
Overview

Degrees that lead to this role

Career ladder

How the climb looks

  1. 1
    Registered Nurse
    Entry • you are here
    0-2 years
  2. 2
    Nurse Manager
    Mid
    3-7 years
Salary range

What you can realistically earn

Entry / low
$60K
Typical mid
$78K
Top of range
$95K
$60K$95K

BLS reference ranges for RNs

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
Basic Life Support (BLS)
American Heart Assoc
Clinical Skills
Medium
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
American Heart Assoc
Master's degrees

Graduate paths worth considering

Graduate Degree
High
Master of Nursing
Graduate Degree
Medium
MSN Nurse Leadership
Graduate Degree
Medium
Master of Healthcare Administration

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