Career fit quiz

Is Registered Nurse the Right Career for You?

A quick, free 8-question quiz to see how well the registered nurse career fits your personality, preferences and goals.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
How this quiz works

Rate how much you agree with each statement. The quiz compares your answers with the realities of the registered nurse job and gives you an honest fit score in under two minutes. Nothing is saved or sent anywhere.

Statement 1 of 8I want a career where I make a real difference in people’s health
Statement 2 of 8I can stay calm and think clearly in emergencies
Statement 3 of 8I’m willing to complete two to four years of rigorous study
Statement 4 of 8I can handle long shifts on my feet
Statement 5 of 8I’m comfortable with science, math and medications
Statement 6 of 8I can cope with illness, suffering and death
Statement 7 of 8I’m willing to spend about 2–4 years training for this career
Statement 8 of 8A typical salary around $97,550 a year would meet my needs

What this career really involves

Registered nurses (RNs) assess patients, plan and deliver nursing care, give medications and treatments, monitor for changes, and educate patients and families, in hospitals, clinics, schools, home health and many other settings.

  • Assess patients’ physical and emotional condition and record observations
  • Administer medications, IV fluids and treatments as ordered
  • Monitor patients, interpret vital signs and lab values and recognize deterioration
  • Develop and update nursing care plans
  • Coordinate care with physicians, therapists, case managers and families

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