RN vs NP Nursing License
Average Salary
$81,220
RN
vs
$121,610
NP
Job Growth
6%
RN
vs
45%
NP
Workforce
3.1M+
RN
vs
355K+
NP
Side-by-Side Comparison
Key Differences
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Salary
NPs earn $40,390 more per year on average than RNs.
Winner: NP
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Job Growth
NP is growing at 45%, indicating stronger demand.
Winner: NP
Category Winners
Higher Salary
NP $121,610
vs RN ($81,220)
Faster Growth
NP 45%
vs RN (6%)
Larger Workforce
RN 3.1M+
vs NP (355K+)
Registered Nurse
Registered Nurses (RNs) provide and coordinate patient care, educate patients about health conditions, and provide advice and emotional support.
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Nurse Practitioners (NPs) are advanced practice registered nurses who provide primary and specialty healthcare services, including diagnosing conditions, prescribing medications, and managing patient care.
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