How can I make a lot of money as a registered nurse?

To make a lot of money as a registered nurse, you should focus on becoming a specialized registered nurse. Nurses with specializations, which often include additional certification and education requirements, have higher salaries than those without.

For example, the highest-paid registered nurses are certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs), nurse practitioners (NPs), and ICU nurses. All of these positions required additional certifications or education. For CRNAs and NPs, you also need to complete additional schooling to begin working.