Picking the right career field can keep you from experiencing disappointment when job hunting. There is so much competition for jobs right now and little job growth in many industries. That is why it is important to find a career track that is growing and not contracting.
When contemplating a career in nursing, one of the factors that should be considered is that of a nurseâs salary and benefits. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual wage for a registered nurse in 2013 was approximately $65,470.
There is an increasing need for nurses specifically in oncology to treat these patients. On average, nurse with an oncology certification will earn at least $9,000 more annually than their counterparts. To provide an estimate of annual salary, oncology certified nurses make between $47,000 and $85,000 each year.