Low Risk Growing +6%

Registered Nurse

Registered nurses provide patient care, administer medications, and coordinate with healthcare teams.

$86,070
Median Salary
3.2 million
Total Employed
3
Career Transitions
AI Risk Score
0 %
Low Risk

Competition Forecast

Millions will compete for the same safe roles. Act now for a head start.

N/A - this is a safe destination job

Workers Leaving This Role

Top Target Role

Top choice for healthcare career changers

Expected Competition

Moderate - education requirements create barrier

Your Head Start

Strong - get certified before competition increases

N/A - this is a safe destination job workers will flood the job market competing for the same transition paths.

Estimates based on labor market research from BLS, McKinsey, and World Economic Forum. Actual outcomes may vary.

Urgency Indicators

AI Capability Today 3/10

How well can AI perform this job today (1-10)

Job Posting Trend +28% demand increase expected

Change in job postings over recent years

Automation Timeline N/A - AI augments, not replaces

Estimated time until significant automation

AI assists with documentation Predictive analytics for patient monitoring Automated medication dispensing

Why This Job Is At Risk

Only 10% automation risk - physical care requires human touch

AI assists with admin, giving nurses 20% more patient time

Severe shortage: 100K+ positions unfilled

Aging population driving massive demand through 2035

Career Transitions

Safe career paths based on your existing skills

Nurse Practitioner

15%
Salary Change +40%
Skill Overlap 85%
Time to Transition 2-3 years

Skills to Learn

Advanced PracticeDiagnosisPrescribing

Healthcare Administrator

20%
Salary Change +35%
Skill Overlap 60%
Time to Transition 1-2 years

Skills to Learn

ManagementHealthcare PolicyBudgeting

Nurse Educator

25%
Salary Change +15%
Skill Overlap 80%
Time to Transition 1-2 years

Skills to Learn

TeachingCurriculum DevelopmentClinical Expertise

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