Family Nurse Practitioner, MSN: Career Outlook
Upgrade Your Skill Set for a More Senior Nursing Role
A family nurse practitioner holds a more senior role than a registered nurse, and individuals in the occupation earn an average annual salary of $121,610. With a 45% projected growth in employment, the occupation is teeming with opportunities. The occupation’s top 10 percent earned more than $208,080, reflecting the possibilities to advance after employment.1| The nurse practitioner field is projected to add 118,600 jobs from 2022 to 2032.1 |
This growth is expected because of an increase in the demand for healthcare services.1 |
| The majority of nurse practitioners in the U.S. (47%) work in physicians' offices. |
nurse practitioner:
$121,610/year
Nurse practitioners serve as primary and specialty care providers, delivering advanced nursing services to patients and their families. Many nurse practitioners work with specific patient groups, ultimately assessing patients and determining how to improve or manage a patient’s health.1
registered nurse
$81,220/year
Registered nurses provide and coordinate patient care, educate patients and the public about various health conditions, and provide advice and emotional support to patients and their families. They often work as part of a team with physicians and other healthcare specialists, and many registered nurses work with specific patient groups.2
Other employers of nurse practitioners include:
- State, local and private hospitals
- Outpatient care centers
- Educational services
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Program Outcomes: Stand Apart from Other Individuals in the Field.
When you complete this program, you will be able to:| Integrate knowledge from nursing and other disciplines to provide evidence-based care to diverse populations |
| Obtain comprehensive medical histories and perform physical examinations on patients across the lifespan |
| Use informatics and patient-care technologies to deliver nursing care |
| Incorporate research evidence within clinical settings to resolve problems |
| Employ initiatives for patient safety |
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- Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Nurse Anesthetists, Nurse Midwives, and Nurse Practitioners, at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/nurse-anesthetists-nurse-midwives-and-nurse-practitioners.htm (visited October 03, 2023).
- Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Registered Nurses, at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/registered-nurses.htm (visited October 03, 2023).