Reaching for those high salaries
A BSN degree is becoming a must for any nurse in any discipline, as is certification that’s applicable to the area of nursing, in addition to experience. These three factors greatly impact salary, but Fort says that professional affiliations and memberships also matter because they attest to a nurse’s commitment to the profession and to upholding professional standards.
She also points out that engaging in continuing education is critical. “The highest salaries will be earned by nurses who keep abreast of new trends, so those who pay attention to health trends related to industry, geography, diseases outbreaks and so on” Fort says.
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