29-1141.00

Registered Nurses

Assess patient health problems and needs, develop and implement nursing care plans, and maintain medical records. Administer nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled patients.

2.2OUT OF 10SAFEHIGH RISK
Low Risk

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Safer than 12% of occupations we track

Frey & Osborne (2013) estimated 9% probability of automation for this role
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12%
of jobs safer
124
jobs riskier than this
+6.0%
projected growth

Disruption Vector

Disruption Type

Human-Centric

This occupation relies heavily on human judgment, empathy, creativity, or physical dexterity that remains beyond current AI capabilities.

Nursing is fundamentally about physical patient care, emotional support, and real-time clinical judgment. AI assists with documentation (Nuance DAX), vital monitoring, and medication reminders, but bedside assessment, IV placement, patient advocacy, and the therapeutic nurse-patient relationship remain irreducibly human. Nursing shortages actually reinforce job security.

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Salary & Job Outlook

Median Annual Pay
$81,220
US Bureau of Labor Statistics
10-Year Job Growth
+6.0%
Faster than average
Education Required
Bachelor's degree
Job Zone 4 / 5

AI Risk Timeline

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Projection model: Based on current AI capability growth rates. High-risk occupations are projected to see compounding automation pressure, while human-centric roles show slower risk accumulation. These are statistical projections, not guarantees.

Skills Analysis — AI Vulnerability

AI can replicate (0)
AI-resistant (4)
Mixed
Social Perceptiveness95%
Service Orientation95%
Active Listening92%
Critical Thinking90%
Judgment and Decision Making88%
Science78%

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This analysis is for informational purposes only and is based on statistical models and academic research. It does not constitute career advice and is not a guarantee of future employment outcomes. AI impact varies significantly by employer, region, and individual circumstances. Learn about our methodology →