Registered nursing is the largest healthcare job with over 2 million positions so far. As a registered nurse, typical duties include caring for patients, being patient and kind, and having a lot of energy. Registered nurses work in well-lit hospital rooms and sometimes need to visit patients at home. They wear scrubs and comfortable shoes. Becoming a registered nurse requires graduating from a nursing program and passing a national exam. Benefits include becoming more caring, understanding, and active. Registered nurses use tools like stethoscopes and thermometers and earn an average salary of $84,000 per year.