Also called: Palliative Care Nurse
Cares for people at the end of life, mostly in their own homes, keeping them comfortable.
Drives to three or four homes a day, adjusts pain medications, teaches family members how to help, and is often present at or after a death. Builds deep bonds in a short time.
Estimate based on BLS registered nurse wages ($93,600 median, May 2024); varies by state and shift.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. RN license; CHPN certification optional.
Ways in: 4-year college, 2-year college, Certification. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Nursing (BSN), Nursing (ADN).
Growing faster than average (about 5% over 10 years). Aging population drives demand.
Low risk for 10 years. Telehealth check-ins and AI charting help; comfort care and being with families at the end of life stay deeply human.
Classes: Biology, Psychology, Anatomy & physiology, Philosophy or ethics.
Official data: O*NET occupation 29-1141.
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