These nurses write textbooks, articles, and books about historically important nursing figures. They are involved in every aspect of writing, editing, and proofreading technical material for biomedical research, education, training, sales, and any other form of communication in medicine. They can also consult and write scripts for television shows and movies about nurses.
Things You'll Do:
- Consulting
- Fact-checking
- Writing
Your job characteristics:
- Multifaceted
- Behind-the-scenes
- Independent
How You'll Get There
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Get YourAssociate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
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Take writing classes, or consider a double major, or minor, in writing or communications.
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Get YourNational Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN)
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You can start working as a Registered Nurse. The experience you gain in the profession will help shape your career as a Nurse Writer
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How Much You
Can Makean average salary of
$47K - $68Kfind salary by stateWhat Else You
Can Expect- Because of the constant need for sharing research results, updating information, and for education, a huge opportunity exists for nurses to specialize in the informational side of healthcare, by writing or editing.
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