Most new nurses, RNs and LPNs, begin their careers as field nurses, delivering direct patient care.
Whether they are dressing a wound, taking a temperature or dispensing medication, field nurses are the lifeline of the healthcare industry. They can be providing high-tech, complex care one minute, then allaying the fears of an anxious patient the next. Some nurses find this type of care the most meaningful, and are happy to spend their careers in this role.
Another reason to consider a position as a field nurse is that there are plenty of opportunities and benefits that accompany it. One of which is that your skill set will always be in demand. Also, field nurses enjoy excellent pay and benefits. According to The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the median annual wage for registered nurses was $68,450 in May 2016.
