Although the musical styles and instruments vary from region to region, there are some common forms of musical expression. The most significant instrument in African music is the African drum. It expresses the mood of the people and evokes emotion. The beat of the African drum is the âheartbeat of the communityâ and its rhythm is what holds the dancers together.
Compensation. Salary.com reports in 2010 that the average salary for an ICU nurse is $68,111, almost $4,000 per year more than a registered nurse who is not working on the intensive care unit.CB Salary reports that the average salary for an ICU nurse is $73,491. The average salary varied by geographical location.ompensation. Salary.com reports in 2010 that the average salary for an ICU nurse is $68,111, almost $4,000 per year more than a registered nurse who is not working on the intensive care unit.
Starting salaries at hospitals could range from $47,060 to $55,200 a year. The second-largest number of RNs worked in doctors' offices, where 235,710 averaged $72,890 a year in pay, slightly higher than at hospitals. Starting salaries might fall in a lower range of between $40,760 and $50,820 a year. Other Care Facilities. Three other common employers of registered nurses offered very different types of care. The third-largest employer was home health care, where 156,730 RNs averaged $65,120 a year. Starting salaries might fall between $42,880 and $51,480 a year. The fourth-largest employer was nursing care facilities, where 138,080 nurses averaged $60,830 a year-- the lowest figure in the top five industries. The starting salary range was likely to be $43,000 to $50,430 a year.