New York City Nursing Careers
Nurses provide some of the most essential care in cities everywhere. Whether in hospitals, at urgent care facilities, in retirement communities, or for other healthcare service providers, nurses are a critical component of the healthcare industry. And one of the best places to begin your career as a nurse is New York!
The national picture
Nearly 3 million nurses are employed in the United States, according to May 2017 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). RNs have a national average salary of $73,550 (or a mean hourly wage of $35.36). The job outlook for RNs is very good, with projected growth of 15% over the next ten years. That’s much faster than the average growth estimated for all occupations, due mostly to longer average (and more active) lifespans and increasing rates of chronic health conditions across the population.
New York
The metropolitan area that includes New York, New York; Jersey City, New Jersey; and White Plains, New York has the highest number of RNs in the country. With more than 18 RNs for every 1,000 jobs and mean wages of $43.76 per hour and $90,840 per year, New York can be a great place to pursue a nursing career.
The state of New York also has the third-highest number of RNs in the country, with nearly 20 registered nurses for every 1,000 jobs in the state.
Register with Imagine America to be matched with nursing schools that offer our scholarships!
What they do
RNs typically work in a team environment, supporting patient care through assessment, administration of medication, recordkeeping, patient education, performing tests, and more. They often work in fast-paced or high-stress environments, and they may frequently work long or overnight shifts to ensure 24-hour care for their patients.
Nurses may provide generalized care, or they might find a specialty to focus on—such as oncology, pediatric care, or urgent care—depending on their interests, skill sets, past experience, and available employment opportunities.
Getting an education
Registered nurses often earn a bachelor’s degree before pursuing their RN licensure, but some obtain a license and begin working with an associate degree or even a diploma. If you are considering continuing your education to prepare for licensure and become a nurse, we want to make sure you have the highest chance of finding success in a new nursing career.
Ready to look for a nursing program? The Imagine America Foundation has a great network of partner institutions—in New York and all across the country.
Register with Imagine America to be matched with nursing schools that offer our scholarships!
More Content On Nursing Careers
Top Cities for Nursing Careers – New York
by
Imagine America
March 26, 2019
New York City Nursing Careers Nurses provide some of the most essential care in cities everywhere. Whether in hospitals, at urgent care facilities, in retirement communities, or for other healthcare service providers, nurses are a critical component of the healthcare industry. And one of the…
Continuing Education, Health Sciences, Nursing
0
Can nursing school credits be transferred?
by
Imagine America
November 19, 2018
Can Nursing School Credits Be Transferred? For many college students, credits that won’t transfer are like a nightmare come true. No one wants to see their efforts squandered. And yet one third of students choose to transfer colleges at least once during their academic careers…
Career Development, Continuing Education, Health Sciences, Nursing
0
How Much Does Nursing School Cost?
by
Imagine America
November 7, 2018
How Much Does Nursing School Cost? The United States population is growing older. As the nation’s senior population continues to increase, so does the demand for nurses to take care of these individuals. While no one can predict what will happen in the future, it’s…
Career Development, Continuing Education, Health Sciences, Nursing
0
RN to BSN programs
by
Imagine America
August 27, 2018
RN to BSN Programs If you’ve been thinking about going to school to become a nurse, you’ve almost certainly come across the acronyms “RN” and “BSN.” At first glance they may seem interchangeable, but they’re two different programs that can provide different career outcomes. Imagine…
What Are Nursing School Requirements?
by
Imagine America
January 10, 2018
What are nursing school requirements? The nursing field has changed dramatically over the last few decades, from the types of uniforms worn to the gender of the people who hold these roles. But one constant is the continual growth of nursing jobs, which is rising…
Counselor Resources, Education, Health Sciences, Nursing
0
Steering Students Toward Healthcare Careers
by
Imagine America
January 8, 2018
Steering Students Toward Healthcare Careers Success looks different for your students than it did when you were growing up. Studies show that millennials want purpose, experience, and balance from their lives and careers. They want to enjoy the journey, so to speak—live to work instead…
Counselor Resources, Health Sciences, Medical Assistant, Nursing
0
Leave a Comment