Associate Nurse
Associate Nurses (ASNs) address health needs through diagnosis, education, counseling, and implementing care plans prescribed by licensed providers.
Overview
Associate Nurses (ASNs) diagnose and treat human responses to actual or potential health problems through case finding, health teaching, health counseling, provide supportive or restorative care, and execute medical regimens prescribed by a licensed physician, dentist or other legally authorized licensed health care provider.
Registered Nurses can receive either an Associate Degree or a Bachelor of Science Degree.
Work Environment
Associate Nurses (ASNs) work in hospitals, clinics, ambulatory care centers, long-term care facilities, and home health care agencies.
Demand
The need for associate nurses is expected to increase 6% between 2022 and 2032.
Salary
The median salary range for an associate nurse, as stated by the New York State Department of Labor, for the Capital Region, Central New York, and the Finger Lakes, is $83,417 – $87,595.
Demand
+6%
Avg Salary
$85,506
Education Requirements
- Graduate from an accredited nursing education program.
- Complete child abuse reporting and infection control coursework.
- Typical completion time is 2 years.
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