Occupational Information Center
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Occupational Summary for Registered Nurses
(29-1111)
Oregon Statewide
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| Description: Assess patient health problems and needs, develop and implement nursing care plans, and maintain medical records. Administer nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled patients. May advise patients on health maintenance and disease prevention or provide case management. Licensing or registration required. Include advance practice nurses such as: nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, certified nurse midwives, and certified registered nurse anesthetists. Advanced practice nursing is practiced by RNs who have specialized formal, post-basic education and who function in highly autonomous and specialized roles. |
| Employment Projections |
| Region |
Employment |
Projected Annual Openings |
| 2010 |
2020 |
Growth |
Replacement |
Total |
| Oregon Statewide |
31,299 |
39,400 |
810 |
640 |
1,450 |
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Wages
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| Region |
----- 2012 Wages ----- |
| Median Hourly |
Avg
Annual |
Middle Range |
| Oregon Statewide |
$37.79 |
$78,098 |
$32.05 - 43.19 |
Industries of Employment
private sector only
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| Industry |
2010
Employment |
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Health Care and Social Assistance
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24,548 |
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Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services
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702 |
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Finance and Insurance
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257 |
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Statewide Employment Analysis
Employment in this occupation in 2010 was much larger than the statewide average for all occupations. This occupation is expected to grow at a somewhat faster rate than the statewide average growth rate for all occupations through 2020. The total number of job openings is projected to be much higher than the statewide average number of job openings for all occupations through 2020. Reasonable employment opportunities exist for trained workers. Educational Requirements
Workers typically need an Associate's degree to enter this occupation. Those with a Bachelor's degree have a competitive advantage in the labor market.
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