The document discusses 10 popular nursing specialties in 2021 and beyond. It provides an overview of each specialty including job description, average salary, and projected growth trajectory. The most popular specialties include registered nurse, family nurse practitioner, critical care nurse, travel nurse, pediatric nurse, geriatric nurse, home health nurse, certified registered nurse anesthetist, certified nurse midwife, and public health nurse. All salaries cited are national averages and can depend on location and demand factors. Nursing is listed as one of the fastest growing industries in the US with most specialties projected to see double digit growth through 2028.

1. 2021
10 POPULAR NURSING
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2. The Nursing Industry
Nurses are among the most in-demand professionals in the
world.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics lists nursing as one of the
fastest growing industries in the U.S.
Let’s explore some of the most popular nursing subfields in
2021...and beyond!
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All wages cited are averages. Nursing salaries can depend on many factors, such as geographic region and
current demand.

3. Registered Nurse (RN)
Job Description: Most RN’s work on a team
with physicians and healthcare specialists.
requires an associate’s or bachelor’s degree.
available in many specialties.
Average Salary: About $65,000 - $76,000
Growth Trajectory: 12% growth by 2028
All wages cited are averages. Nursing salaries can depend on many
factors, such as geographic region and current demand.

4. Family Nurse Practitioner
Job Description: Nurse practitioners examine
patients, prescribe drugs, and offer treatment
practitioners must earn a Master’s Degree.
Average Salary: About $100,000 - $110,000
Growth Trajectory: 26% growth by 2028
All wages cited are averages. Nursing salaries can depend on many
factors, such as geographic region and current demand.

5. Critical Care Nurse
Job Description: Critical care nurses are
specifically trained to handle emergency
work in hospitals, and are tasked with treating
monitoring life support, and supporting
Average Salary: About $72,000
Growth Trajectory: 19% growth by 2028
All wages cited are averages. Nursing salaries can depend on many
factors, such as geographic region and current demand.

6. Travel Nurse
Job Description: Travel nurses are assigned to
unique locations, based on the terms of their
usually receive a housing stipend. Many
the flexibility of their work and diversity of
Average Salary: Varies considerably, depending
on location and placement.
Growth Trajectory: 19% growth by 2028
All wages cited are averages. Nursing salaries can depend on many
factors, such as geographic region and current demand.

7. Pediatric Nurse
Job Description: Pediatric nurses work with
children of all ages. They assess and diagnose
prescribe treatments, and perform evaluations.
work in doctor’s offices, hospitals and more.
Average Salary: About $65,000
Growth Trajectory: 26% growth by 2028
All wages cited are averages. Nursing salaries can depend on many
factors, such as geographic region and current demand.

8. Geriatric Nurse
Job Description: Geriatric nurses diagnose and
treat illnesses common in the elderly. They also
and manage long-term illnesses, such as heart
cancer, and other diseases of old age.
Average Salary: About $66,000
Growth Trajectory: 19-26% growth by 2028
All wages cited are averages. Nursing salaries can depend on many
factors, such as geographic region and current demand.

9. Home Health Nurse
Job Description: Home health nurses are
assigned to care for patients in the comfort of
homes. They do everything from performing
to monitoring symptoms, to administering
even helping patients with daily tasks.
Average Salary: About $62,000
Growth Trajectory: 7% growth by 2028
All wages cited are averages. Nursing salaries can depend on many
factors, such as geographic region and current demand.

10. Certified Registered Nurse
Anesthetist (CRNA)
Job Description: A CRNA specializes in assisting
with anesthesia during surgeries. Obtaining a
requires a graduate degree, as training is highly
detailed.
Average Salary: About $154,000
Growth Trajectory: 16% growth by 2028
All wages cited are averages. Nursing salaries can depend on many
factors, such as geographic region and current demand.

11. Certified Nurse Midwife
Job Description: Nurse midwives care, treat,
and advise pregnant women. They assist in
well as during labor and delivery. Many nurse
counsel and educate first time mothers
Average Salary: About $63,000
Growth Trajectory: 9% growth by 2028
All wages cited are averages. Nursing salaries can depend on many
factors, such as geographic region and current demand.

12. Public Health Nurse
Job Description: Public health nurses are tasked
with conveying health information to local
educate the public about topics ranging from
to healthy diets. They meet with patients and
with medical care.
Average Salary: About $56,000
Growth Trajectory: 19% growth by 2028
All wages cited are averages. Nursing salaries can depend on many
factors, such as geographic region and current demand.

13. All wages cited are averages. Nursing salaries can depend on many factors, such as geographic
region and current demand.
Sources:
https://www.gmercyu.edu/academics/learn/types-of-nurses
https://nightingale.edu/blog/types-of-nurses
https://nursejournal.org/resources/nursing-specialties-guide
And much, much more!
The truth is, there are many more nursing fields and subfields than we’ve
listed here! If you’re ready to explore even more, use an article like this one
as a starting point.
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