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Nursing by the Numbers
The data that matters.
Verified BLS 2024 salary data and travel nurse market rates. We'll refresh everything when 2026 BLS figures are released.
Career Progression
The APRN Pay Ladder
Mean annual wage by role — CNA to CRNA = 461% increase. BLS May 2024.
CNA
$41K
$41,270
LPN
$64K
$64,150
RN
$98K
$98,430
CNM
$128K
$128,110
NP
$132K
$132,000
CRNA
$231K
$231,700
Source: BLS OEWS Table 1, May 2024
Work Settings
Where Do RNs Work?
3.2 million registered nurses by employment setting. BLS Occupational Employment, May 2024.
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million RNs
Hospitals0%
Outpatient / Ambulatory0%
Nursing & Residential Care0%
Government0%
Home Health0%
Education0%
Other Settings0%
Source: BLS OES 29-1141, May 2024
Resource Library
Most popular guides.
In-depth, community-verified guides covering everything from your first travel assignment to loan forgiveness.
Travel Nursing
The Complete Travel Nursing Guide
Everything you need to know before taking your first travel nursing assignment — contracts, agencies, pay, and lifestyle.
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Education
NCLEX Study Guide & Exam Prep
Pass NCLEX the first time. Proven study strategies, free resources, and the most common question patterns.
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Career & Finance
Nurse Loan Forgiveness Programs (2026)
Every federal and state loan forgiveness program for nurses — PSLF, NURSE Corps, NHSC, and state-by-state options.
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Tools & Resources
Epic SmartPhrases for Nurses — 80+ Templates
Copy-paste SmartPhrases for nursing assessments, vitals, patient education, and discharge — searchable by specialty.
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Tools & Resources
AI Charting Tools for Nurses: Epic AI & Dragon Copilot (2026)
Epic AI Charting cuts end-of-shift note time 85%. Dragon Copilot transcribes bedside assessments in real time. What's live on floors now — and how to get your hospital to enable it.
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Career & Finance
Nursing Job Search Strategies
Where to find nursing jobs, how to stand out in a crowded market, and salary negotiation tactics that work.
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