Required education
ADN or BSN
Average annual salary
$28k–$87k
Attributes
Independent
Work on your own or even start your own practice, in some states.
Patient-facing
Work hands-on, directly with patients.
Varied
Take on different tasks, patients, and situations every day.
You’ll have the option to work in almost any specialty and be your own boss, choosing when and where you’d like to work.
What you’ll do
Treatment
You’ll provide the care specific to your specialty.
Where you’ll work
- Clinics
- Hospitals
- Patients’ homes
How to become a Supplemental Nurse
01
Get an Associate’s Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
02
Pass the NCLEX-RN.
03
Work as a Registered Nurse, gaining experience before joining a staffing agency.
04
You’re ready to work as a Supplemental Nurse.
Join an Organization
Become a member of a Supplemental Nurse organization to find career opportunities, learn from your colleagues, and support the profession.
A Transcultural Nurse’s role is also independent.
A Rural Nurse is another type of community nurse.
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