11 Highest Paying Nursing Specialties

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7. Orthopedic Nurse

Median Salary: $81,000

If you graduated from a nursing program and have no idea on what to do next, be an orthopedic nurse! You will face the task of treating patients with musculoskeletal problems. In other words, people with muscle or bone disabilities. Part of your job is to take care of fractured and arthritis patients. Tip: If you want to earn more than $81,000, research for a state that has many athletes. Athletes and geriatric patients are prone to musculoskeletal diseases. And guess what, those states are willing to pay more than $81,000 a year!

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