[Core] [90% incumbents] Record patients' medical information and vital signs.
  DWAs: Record patient medical histories.

[Core] [90% incumbents] Administer medications to patients and monitor patients for reactions or side effects.
  DWAs: Monitor patient conditions during treatments, procedures, or activities. | Administer non-intravenous medications.

[Core] [90% incumbents] Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records.
  DWAs: Maintain medical facility records.

[Core] [90% incumbents] Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients' conditions.
  DWAs: Monitor patient conditions during treatments, procedures, or activities. | Record patient medical histories. | Inform medical professionals regarding patient conditions and care.

[Core] [90% incumbents] Monitor all aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activity.
  DWAs: Monitor patient progress or responses to treatments. | Monitor patients following surgeries or other treatments.

[Core] [90% incumbents] Instruct individuals, families, or other groups on topics such as health education, disease prevention, or childbirth and develop health improvement programs.
  DWAs: Design public or employee health programs. | Communicate health and wellness information to the public.

[Core] [90% incumbents] Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.
  DWAs: Evaluate patient outcomes to determine effectiveness of treatments.

[Core] [90% incumbents] Conduct specified laboratory tests.
  DWAs: Test biological specimens to gather information about patient conditions.

[Core] [90% incumbents] Observe nurses and visit patients to ensure proper nursing care.
  DWAs: Monitor health or behavior of people or animals. | Supervise workers providing client or patient services.

[Core] [90% incumbents] Work with individuals, groups, or families to plan or implement programs designed to improve the overall health of communities.
  DWAs: Design public or employee health programs.

[Core] [90% incumbents] Prepare patients for and assist with examinations or treatments.
  DWAs: Assist healthcare practitioners during examinations or treatments. | Prepare patients physically for medical procedures.

[Supplemental] [90% incumbents] Prepare rooms, sterile instruments, equipment, or supplies and ensure that stock of supplies is maintained.
  DWAs: Prepare medical supplies or equipment for use. | Maintain inventory of medical supplies or equipment.

[Supplemental] [90% incumbents] Provide or arrange for training or instruction of auxiliary personnel or students.
  DWAs: Train caregivers or other non-medical personnel.

[Supplemental] [90% incumbents] Refer students or patients to specialized health resources or community agencies furnishing assistance.
  DWAs: Refer patients to other healthcare practitioners or health resources.

[Supplemental] [90% incumbents] Perform physical examinations, make tentative diagnoses, and treat patients en route to hospitals or at disaster site triage centers.
  DWAs: Examine patients to assess general physical condition. | Diagnose medical conditions. | Treat medical emergencies.

[Supplemental] [90% incumbents] Consult with institutions or associations regarding issues or concerns relevant to the practice and profession of nursing.
  DWAs: Advise communities or institutions regarding health or safety issues.

[Supplemental] [90% incumbents] Engage in research activities related to nursing.
  DWAs: Conduct research to increase knowledge about medical issues.

[Core] [89% incumbents] Provide health care, first aid, immunizations, or assistance in convalescence or rehabilitation in locations such as schools, hospitals, or industry.
  DWAs: Immunize patients. | Treat acute illnesses, infections, or injuries.

[Core] [89% incumbents] Assess the needs of individuals, families, or communities, including assessment of individuals' home or work environments, to identify potential health or safety problems.
  DWAs: Assess patient work, living, or social environments.

[Supplemental] [89% incumbents] Prescribe or recommend drugs, medical devices, or other forms of treatment, such as physical therapy, inhalation therapy, or related therapeutic procedures.
  DWAs: Prescribe medications. | Prescribe assistive medical devices or related treatments.

[Supplemental] [89% incumbents] Inform physician of patient's condition during anesthesia.
  DWAs: Inform medical professionals regarding patient conditions and care.

[Core] [88% incumbents] Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans.
  DWAs: Collaborate with healthcare professionals to plan or provide treatment.

[Core] [88% incumbents] Direct or supervise less-skilled nursing or healthcare personnel or supervise a particular unit.
  DWAs: Supervise patient care personnel.

[Supplemental] [88% incumbents] Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
  DWAs: Analyze test data or images to inform diagnosis or treatment. | Order medical diagnostic or clinical tests.

[Supplemental] [88% incumbents] Direct or coordinate infection control programs, advising or consulting with specified personnel about necessary precautions.
  DWAs: Direct healthcare delivery programs. | Advise medical personnel regarding healthcare issues.

[Supplemental] [87% incumbents] Perform administrative or managerial functions, such as taking responsibility for a unit's staff, budget, planning, or long-range goals.
  DWAs: Manage healthcare operations.

[Supplemental] [87% incumbents] Administer local, inhalation, intravenous, or other anesthetics.
  DWAs: Administer anesthetics or sedatives to control pain.

--- SKILLS ---
  Active Listening (imp:4.00 lvl:4.25) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Speaking (imp:4.00 lvl:4.25) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Critical Thinking (imp:4.00 lvl:4.12) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Reading Comprehension (imp:3.88 lvl:4.25) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Writing (imp:3.75 lvl:3.88) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Monitoring (imp:3.75 lvl:4.00) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Active Learning (imp:3.50 lvl:4.12) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Learning Strategies (imp:3.25 lvl:3.62) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Mathematics (imp:2.88 lvl:3.12) — Using mathematics to solve problems.
  Science (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  Psychology (imp:4.58 lvl:6.08) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:4.40 lvl:5.48) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:4.36 lvl:4.47) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  English Language (imp:4.18 lvl:3.71) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Administrative (imp:3.55 lvl:3.83) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Mathematics (imp:3.43 lvl:3.40) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:3.43 lvl:3.62) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Administration and Management (imp:3.29 lvl:2.89) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Education and Training (imp:3.20 lvl:3.37) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Public Safety and Security (imp:3.11 lvl:2.64) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Biology (imp:3.02 lvl:2.58) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:2.96 lvl:3.07) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Chemistry (imp:2.60 lvl:2.47) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Computers and Electronics (imp:2.59 lvl:2.84) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:2.48 lvl:2.40) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Law and Government (imp:2.40 lvl:2.43) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Communications and Media (imp:2.31 lvl:1.74) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Telecommunications (imp:2.21 lvl:1.08) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:1.90 lvl:2.16) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Sales and Marketing (imp:1.89 lvl:1.51) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Foreign Language (imp:1.83 lvl:1.23) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Economics and Accounting (imp:1.74) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Transportation (imp:1.71 lvl:0.92) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Production and Processing (imp:1.64) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Physics (imp:1.60) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Engineering and Technology (imp:1.51) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Food Production (imp:1.50) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food
  History and Archeology (imp:1.44 lvl:0.79) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Mechanical (imp:1.35 lvl:0.67) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Design (imp:1.29) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Geography (imp:1.21) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Building and Construction (imp:1.20) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Fine Arts (imp:1.01) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform

--- ABILITIES ---
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:4.12 lvl:5.00) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:4.12 lvl:4.00) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Oral Comprehension (imp:4.00 lvl:4.88) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Written Comprehension (imp:4.00 lvl:4.25) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Oral Expression (imp:4.00 lvl:4.75) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:4.00 lvl:4.88) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Information Ordering (imp:3.88 lvl:4.00) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Near Vision (imp:3.88 lvl:3.88) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Speech Clarity (imp:3.88 lvl:4.00) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Written Expression (imp:3.75 lvl:3.88) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Speech Recognition (imp:3.75 lvl:3.88) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Category Flexibility (imp:3.38 lvl:3.88) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:3.25 lvl:3.75) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Memorization (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Speed of Closure (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Perceptual Speed (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Selective Attention (imp:3.12 lvl:3.50) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Time Sharing (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:3.12 lvl:3.62) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Manual Dexterity (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Finger Dexterity (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Trunk Strength (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Far Vision (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Originality (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Number Facility (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Visualization (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Static Strength (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Stamina (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Extent Flexibility (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Auditory Attention (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:2.50 lvl:2.00) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Control Precision (imp:2.25 lvl:3.12) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:2.25 lvl:1.75) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Response Orientation (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Reaction Time (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Dynamic Strength (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Depth Perception (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:1.88 lvl:1.62) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Rate Control (imp:1.75 lvl:0.75) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Explosive Strength (imp:1.75 lvl:1.12) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.75 lvl:0.88) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo
  Spatial Orientation (imp:1.50 lvl:0.50) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Sound Localization (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
  Night Vision (imp:1.00) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Peripheral Vision (imp:1.00) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:1.00) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:4.94 lvl:5.89) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:4.86 lvl:4.97) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Getting Information (imp:4.76 lvl:4.61) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:4.65 lvl:6.53) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:4.60 lvl:4.21) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:4.57 lvl:6.07) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:4.57 lvl:4.36) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:4.54 lvl:5.54) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:4.51 lvl:4.11) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:4.51 lvl:5.50) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:4.40 lvl:5.09) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Working with Computers (imp:4.38 lvl:3.74) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:4.15 lvl:5.58) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:4.13 lvl:3.26) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:4.09 lvl:4.14) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:4.05 lvl:4.42) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:4.00 lvl:3.77) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:3.99 lvl:3.46) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:3.94 lvl:3.51) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:3.93 lvl:5.09) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:3.87 lvl:3.99) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Thinking Creatively (imp:3.83 lvl:4.05) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:3.81 lvl:4.32) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Processing Information (imp:3.72 lvl:3.98) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:3.72 lvl:3.27) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:3.70 lvl:4.00) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:3.69 lvl:3.75) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:3.47 lvl:3.45) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:3.41 lvl:3.43) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:3.39 lvl:3.48) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:3.36 lvl:3.44) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:3.14 lvl:2.45) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:2.86 lvl:2.40) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:2.64 lvl:1.61) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:2.51 lvl:2.18) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:2.25 lvl:1.29) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:2.25 lvl:1.97) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:2.18 lvl:1.56) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:1.77 lvl:1.14) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:1.73 lvl:0.98) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:1.66 lvl:0.92) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Integrity (imp:10.00) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Cautiousness (imp:9.00) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Cooperation (imp:8.00) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Social Orientation (imp:7.00) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Self-Control (imp:6.00) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Stress Tolerance (imp:5.00) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Empathy (imp:4.00) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Perseverance (imp:3.00) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Attention to Detail (imp:3.00) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Dependability (imp:2.93) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Cooperation (imp:2.64) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Integrity (imp:2.55) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Cautiousness (imp:2.32) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Empathy (imp:2.27) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Adaptability (imp:2.25) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Social Orientation (imp:2.24) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Stress Tolerance (imp:2.21) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Sincerity (imp:2.14) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Self-Control (imp:2.14) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Perseverance (imp:2.08) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Adaptability (imp:2.00) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Self-Confidence (imp:1.66) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Optimism (imp:1.56) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Leadership Orientation (imp:1.48) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:1.41) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:1.41) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Initiative (imp:1.32) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Humility (imp:1.28) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Innovation (imp:1.20) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Achievement Orientation (imp:1.20) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Sincerity (imp:1.00) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Innovation () — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Achievement Orientation () — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Intellectual Curiosity () — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity () — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Initiative () — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Self-Confidence () — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Leadership Orientation () — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Humility () — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Optimism () — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Attention to Detail () — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Dependability () — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:4.12 lvl:4.38) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Coordination (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Service Orientation (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:3.88 lvl:3.75) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:3.50 lvl:3.38) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Instructing (imp:3.25 lvl:3.75) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Time Management (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Operations Monitoring (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Systems Analysis (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Systems Evaluation (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Persuasion (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Negotiation (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:2.62 lvl:2.88) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Operation and Control (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Operations Analysis (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Technology Design (imp:1.88 lvl:1.12) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Equipment Selection (imp:1.88 lvl:0.88) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Troubleshooting (imp:1.88 lvl:1.38) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Management of Material Resources (imp:1.88 lvl:1.75) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Programming (imp:1.62 lvl:0.62) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:1.62 lvl:1.38) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Repairing (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
  Installation (imp:1.00) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:1.00) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 3,379,720
  annual_median    : $97,550
  annual_pct10     : $68,940
  annual_pct25     : $80,330
  annual_pct75     : $112,350
  annual_pct90     : $137,470
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  hourly_median    : $46.90

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : California ($140,270)
  lowest_state     : Puerto Rico ($39,880)
  dispersion_ratio : 3.517x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (53 total) ---
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp: 2,895,620  median: $  97,660
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:  169,640  median: $ 110,780
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:  112,160  median: $  91,470
  Educational Services                     emp:   95,240  median: $  78,620
  Finance and Insurance                    emp:   54,500  median: $  92,120
  Management of Companies and Enterprises  emp:   22,900  median: $ 100,010
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:   13,480  median: $  93,960
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:    6,400  median: $  76,550
  Retail Trade                             emp:    4,330  median: $  94,190
  Manufacturing                            emp:    2,000  median: $  91,560

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (16 total) ---
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp: 2,895,620  median: $  97,660
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:  169,640  median: $ 110,780
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:  112,160  median: $  91,470
  Educational Services                     emp:   95,240  median: $  78,620
  Finance and Insurance                    emp:   54,500  median: $  92,120
  Management of Companies and Enterprises  emp:   22,900  median: $ 100,010
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:   13,480  median: $  93,960
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:    6,400  median: $  76,550
  Retail Trade                             emp:    4,330  median: $  94,190
  Manufacturing                            emp:    2,000  median: $  91,560

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--- WIKIPEDIA FULL TEXT ---
A registered nurse (RN) is a healthcare professional who has graduated or successfully passed a nursing program from a recognized nursing school and met the requirements outlined by a country, state, province or similar government-authorized licensing body to obtain a nursing license or registration. An RN's scope of practice is determined by legislation and job role, and is regulated by a professional body or council.
Registered nurses are employed in a wide variety of professional settings, and often specialize in a field of practice. Depending on the jurisdiction, they may be responsible for supervising care delivered by other healthcare workers, including student nurses, licensed practical nurses, unlicensed assistive personnel, and less-experienced RNs.
Registered nurses must usually meet a minimum practice hours requirement and undertake continuing education to maintain their license. Furthermore, certain jurisdictions require that an RN remain free from serious criminal convictions.


== History ==
Florence Nightingale was a British nurse who provided the foundation of modern nursing. Nightingale obtained her experience during the Crimean War. In 1860, Nightingale established the St. Thomas Hospital and the Nightingale Training School for Nurses.

The registration of nurses by nursing councils or boards began in the early twentieth century. New Zealand registered the first nurse in 1901 with the establishment of the Nurses Registration Act. Nurses were required to complete three years of training and pass a state-administered examination. Registration ensured a degree of consistency in the education of new nurses, and the title was usually protected by law. After 1905 in California, for example, it became a misdemeanour to claim to be an RN without a certificate of registration. Today, typical requirements for an RN licence in the United States include earning either an associate degree (community college) or a baccalaureate degree (college or university) in nursing and passing an examination.
Registration acts allowed authorities a degree of control over who was admitted to the profession. Requirements varied by location, but often included a stipulation that the applicant must be "of good moral character" and must not have mental or physical conditions that rendered them unable to practice.
Before the 1870s, most people were cared for at home by family members. The view on nursing began to change as more medical advances were made during the end of the 19th century and leading into the beginning of the 20th century.


== Benefits of nursing ==
When obtaining a nursing degree, personal benefits come with it. One personal benefit is that nursing is a highly respected position. Another personal advantage is the availability of jobs; nurses are in high demand. Nursing also provides many different possibilities of employment. Many positions fall under the category of nursing. Being able to explore multiple options gives someone the chance to find the most suitable job for themselves. Nurses are generally in demand around the world. The World Health Organization estimates that by 2030 there will be a worldwide shortage of 4.5 million nurses.
Patients benefit from having a sufficient number of nurses to meet the clinic's or hospital's needs. As the number of nurses increases, the quality of life for the patients increases as well.


== Issues within registered nursing ==
Nurses are responsible for providing a high quality of care and maintaining the well-being of patients. With that being said, various situations cause nurses to feel overwhelmed, such as an excessive workload. An excessive workload can make errors and mishaps more likely. Insufficient time to complete tasks and inadequate staffing also contribute to missed aspects of nursing care. An indicator of an excessive workload correlates with missed nursing care and activities. Missed care and activities may cause nurses to feel stressed and anxious. Nurses often experience sleep disturbance, which can result in lost sleep or inability to fall asleep.


== By nation ==


=== Australia ===
Nursing registration in Australia has been at a national level since 2010, since the inception of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA), which forms part of the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Prior to 2010, Nursing registration in Australia was administered individually by each state and territory.
The title 'Registered Nurse' (also known in the state of Victoria as a 'Division 1 Nurse') is granted to a nurse who has successfully completed a board-approved course in the field of nursing, as outlined by education and registration standards defined by the NMBA. Registered Nurses are also required to meet certain other standards to fulfil registration standards as outlined by the NMBA, and these can include continuing professional development, recency of practice, criminal history checks and competency in the English language. A nurse who is registered with the NMBA, and as such AHPRA, is free to practice in any state or territory in Australia, providing they meet the governing boards requirements and the individual state/territory legislative requirements, such as working with children checks and individual police checks for that state or territory.
Educational requirements for an entry-level Registered Nurse are at the level of bachelor's degree in Australia, and can range in two to four years in length with three years being the national average. Some universities offer a two-year 'fast track' bachelor's degree, whereby a students study three years worth of coursework compressed in a two-year period. This is made possible by reducing summer and winter semester breaks and utilising three semesters per year compared to two. Some universities also offer combined degrees which allow the graduate to exit the program with a Masters in Nursing, e.g.: Bachelor of Science/Master of Nursing, and these are generally offered over a four-year period.
Postgraduate nursing education is widespread in Australia and is encouraged by employing bodies such as state health services (e.g. New South Wales Health). There are many varying courses and scholarships available which provide a bachelor-level Registered Nurse the opportunity to 'up-skill' and assume an extended scope of practice. Such courses are offered at all levels of the post graduate spectrum and range from graduate certificate to master's degree and provide a theoretical framework for a bachelor level Registered nurse to take up an advanced practice position such as Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) and Nurse Practitioner (NP).
Rural and Remote nursing is an important sub-speciality within Australia and Registered Nurses with advanced practice skills and of which have undertaken further training, such as Pharmacotherapeutics for Remote Area Nurses (RAN's), Immunisation Certificate, Remote Emergency Care / Remote Pre Hospital Trauma Certification and Midwifery Emergency Care Courses, permit a generalist Registered Nurse to undertake an advanced scope of practice to operate autonomously within certain clinical situations under the guidance of a 'standard treatment manual' such as the Central Australian Remote Practitioners Association (CARPA) manuals as opposed to the direct order of a medical practitioner whilst practising in a remote/isolated setting. A Registered Nurse at this level would be professionally referred to as a 'Remote Area Nurse' or 'Clinical Nurse Specialist - Speciality'.


=== Canada ===
In all Canadian provinces except Quebec, newly registered nurses are required to have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. This is either achieved through a four-year university (or collaborative) program or through a bridging program for registered practical nurses or licensed practical nurses. Some universities also offer compressed programs for applicants already holding a bachelor's degree 

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  Extract: A licensed practical nurse (LPN), in much of the United States and Canada, is a nurse who provides direct nursing care for people who are sick, injured, convalescent, or disabled. In the United States, LPNs work under the direction of physicians, mid-level practitioners, and may work under the direc

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  Extract: A nurse anesthetist is an advanced practice nurse who administers anesthesia for surgery or other medical procedures. They are involved in the administration of anesthesia in a majority of countries, with varying levels of autonomy. Nurse anesthetists provide all services of anesthesia of the medica

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  Extract: An advanced practice nurse (APN) is a nurse with post-graduate education and training in nursing. Nurses practising at this level may work in either a specialist or generalist capacity. APNs are prepared with advanced didactic and clinical education, knowledge, skills, and scope of practice in nursi

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  Extract: Nursing in the United Kingdom is the profession of registered nurses and nursing associates in the primary and secondary care of patients. It has evolved from assisting physicians to encompass a variety of professional roles. More than 780,000 registered nurses practise in the UK, working in setting

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  Extract: Nursing credentials and certifications are the various credentials and certifications that a person must have to practice nursing legally. Nurses' postnominal letters reflect their credentials—that is, their achievements in nursing education, licensure, certification, and fellowship. The letters usu

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--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
Registered Nurses assess patient health, develop and implement nursing care plans, and provide direct care to ill, injured, or disabled patients. They administer medications, monitor patient conditions, maintain medical records, and educate patients on health maintenance and disease prevention. As licensed healthcare professionals, RNs coordinate patient care and serve as advocates within healthcare teams.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
Registered Nurses begin shifts by reviewing patient charts and receiving reports from departing nurses. They assess patients' vital signs, administer medications while monitoring for adverse reactions, and document all observations in electronic health records using systems like Epic or MEDITECH. Throughout the day, they coordinate with physicians and other healthcare team members, modify treatment plans based on patient responses, and educate patients and families about health conditions and care procedures. RNs also conduct laboratory tests, supervise other nursing staff, and ensure proper infection control protocols are maintained.

WHO THRIVES:
Individuals who excel as Registered Nurses possess strong social orientation and service motivation, reflecting the role's high Social RIASEC profile. They demonstrate exceptional integrity and cautiousness, essential for patient safety and medication administration. Successful RNs have strong problem sensitivity abilities to detect changes in patient conditions, coupled with deductive reasoning skills for clinical decision-making. They thrive on active listening and speaking skills for patient communication, while maintaining emotional self-control in high-stress medical situations.

CAREER ENTRY:
Entry into nursing requires completion of an approved nursing education program, with 55.9% holding bachelor's degrees, 22.5% having post-secondary certificates, and 19.4% holding associate degrees. All RNs must pass the NCLEX-RN examination and obtain state licensure. Many new graduates begin in medical-surgical units or other general practice areas to develop foundational clinical skills before specializing in specific areas of care.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Registered Nurses can advance into specialized practice areas such as critical care, cardiac care, or emergency nursing, or pursue advanced degrees to become Nurse Practitioners, Clinical Nurse Specialists, or Nurse Anesthetists. Leadership pathways include charge nurse, nurse manager, or director of nursing roles. Many RNs also transition into case management, quality improvement, nursing education, or healthcare administration positions.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
The nursing field offers strong employment prospects with 3,379,720 RNs employed nationally and a median annual salary of $97,550 according to BLS OEWS May 2025. Wages vary significantly by geography, ranging from $39,880 in Puerto Rico to $140,270 in California, representing a 3.52x ratio. The vast majority (85.7%) work in Health Care and Social Assistance settings, with growing demand driven by an aging population and healthcare expansion. Job security remains high due to essential nature of nursing services and ongoing healthcare workforce shortages.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
Registered Nurses face low automation risk due to their core activities requiring human judgment, empathy, and complex problem-solving. While electronic health records and monitoring technology assist with documentation and data collection, the hands-on patient care, critical thinking for treatment modifications, and interpersonal communication central to nursing practice remain difficult to automate.

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