Career Outlook and Salary Info
While the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) does not supply information specifically about hemodialysis nurses, its most recent reports about registered nurses indicate that this field should experience 16% employment growth between 2014-2024. In May 2015, the BLS reported that registered nurses earned a mean annual salary of $71,000. Those in outpatient care centers earned a $73,620 yearly mean salary, while those in general and surgical hospitals were paid a mean annual wage of $72,980.
A hemodialysis nurse is required to have an associate's or bachelor's degree in nursing and their registered nursing license. Training about the human kidney is vital, and they can pursue certification through the Board of Nephrology Examiners and Nursing Equipment. This certification will increase their job prospects.