In all states, students must graduate from a nursing program and pass a national licensing examination to obtain a nursing license. The largest health care occupation, with over 1.9 million jobs. One of the five occupations projected to have the largest numbers of new jobs. Earnings are above average, particularly for advanced practice nurses who have additional education or training.
Most nurses work in well-lighted, comfortable health care facilities.
Home health and public health nurses travel to patients' homes and to schools, community centers, and other sites. An Association of Hospitals and Health Systems 500 Interstate Blvd.