After you gain bedside nursing experience, a new world of job opportunities could open up for you, including working from home as a LPN or an RN. Nurse salary will, of course, vary by the position. For example, on the lower range of income — a nurse coach, who helps clients reach their health and wellness goals, can expect to make an average salary of $55,522 per year. Whereas a nurse navigator, who serves as a patient advocate and guides them through our complex healthcare system, can make an average annual salary of $96,187.