Average Salary of Nurses
With increased salary comes increased responsibility, leading to an increase of risk in being held liable for medical malpractice. The cost of having your own nurse malpractice insurance is nothing compared to the impact a claim can have on your personal assets.
As you look to expand your career, and grow your future, evaluate the below list for your goal salary or use this data to help inform salary negotiations. Whether you’re a nursing student looking ahead to the future, or a professional looking to move up the pay scale into another position, its important to know this basic information. CM&F’s nurse liability insurance policies support and cover nursing professionals of all education levels.
Nurse Salary Guide
Salaries provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2020
| Nursing Professional Position | Education / Average Salary |
|
Certified Nursing Assistant |
Certification Program / $26,590 |
|
Clinical Nurse Specialist |
Master’s Degree / $88,520 |
|
Cosmetic Nurse |
Bachelor’s Degree / $69,314 |
|
Legal Nurse Consultant |
Bachelor’s Degree / $68,330 |
|
Life Care Planner |
Bachelor’s Degree / $69,112 |
|
Nurse Educator |
Master’s Degree / $74,642 |
|
Nurse Surgical Assistant |
Bachelor’s Degree / $88,910 |
|
Nursing Aide |
Certification Program / $27,520 |
|
Registered Nurse |
Bachelor’s Degree / $69,120 |
|
Enterostomal Therapy Nurse |
Bachelor’s Degree / $62,548 |
|
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse |
Certification Program / $51,050 |
CM&F encourages aspiring nurses looking to advance their career through additional education by providing comprehensive nursing malpractice insurance. CM&F’s malpractice insurance for nurses is designed to protect you 24/7 wherever you go, with whomever you are working. The policy is your own. So, if you are studying, you are protected with nursing student malpractice insurance. When you go to your daytime or weekend job as a nurse, you are protected.
Contact our client services team to find out more details about nursing liability insurance or student nursing insurance policies.
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