The percentage of uninsured U.S. adults has dropped from 18 percent in 2013 to 13.4 percent, as of midway 2014, according to a survey by the Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index. Thatâs the lowest quarterly rate in more than six years of tracking the uninsured.
The salary prospects for clinical nurse leaders are very good, with a national median annual wage of $84,000. However, the role is reasonably new and currently focuses on the improvement of patient outcomes.
Outside of traditional medical settings, registered nurses earn average salaries that differ based on industry: 1  Personal care services ($86,470) 2  Pharmaceutical manufacturing ($74,940) 3  Medical equipment and supplies companies ($74,930)  Colleges and professional schools ($74,180)