Why Choose a Career in Nursing

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  • Nurses help others in a care-giving role.


  • Being a nurse is rewarding and self-fulfilling with numerous RN career paths.


  • A nurse is a valued and trusted member of the healthcare team.
    Job security: nurses are in great demand in a variety of settings.
    Nationally, the average salary of an RN employed full-time is $59,730 (excluding shift and weekend differential).


  • Nurses can have flexible hours with options for days, evening, nights and weekends only.

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