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What Type of Nurse Should I Be?  

Whether you're just beginning your healthcare journey or are considering a mid-career change to a different nursing specialty, you might be wondering: “What type of nurse should I be?” Our free interactive quiz helps you match your personality, strengths, and career goals with a nursing specialty that suits you best.  

From working in fast-paced environments as an ICU nurse to emotionally rewarding fields like pediatrics or hospice nursing, our free quiz offers guidance and clarity to help supporting new grads, returning professionals, and nurses seeking a fresh career direction. 

This quiz is ideal for: 

  • Nursing students exploring specialties
  • New RNs entering the workforce
  • Mid-career nurses rethinking their career path 

 

What Type of Nurse Makes the Most Money in 2025? 

Advanced practice roles continue to offer the highest salaries across the United States. In 2025, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) rank #1, with national averages between $190,000–$240,000, depending on experience and location. In urban markets like Denver, CRNAs earn around $230,000–$247,000. 

Other top-paying roles in 2025 include: 

 

What Type of Nurse Is Most in Demand in the United States in 2025? 

The demand landscape is evolving for nurses with Nurse Practitioners (NPs) leading the way. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics forecasts a 40–45% growth in NP roles from 2022–2032. Factors behind this surge include physician shortages, an aging population, expanded scope-of-practice laws, and the rise of value-based care.  

Within NP specialties, Psychiatric/Mental Health NPs and Adult-Gerontology NPs are especially high in demand. NPs with a gerontology specialization are stepping in to fill critical care gaps as geriatricians retire. Other hot areas include home health, long-term care, ICU, ER, and telehealth nursing. 

Choosing a specialty with high demand not only boosts job security but enriches your impact on patient care. 

 

What Is the Most Popular Nursing Specialty in the United States in 2025? In the World? 

In the U.S., Medical-Surgical Nursing remains the most widespread specialty, forming the backbone of hospital-based care  Approximately 7 million professionals work in hospital settings, many of which are working as med-surg RNs. This role offers diverse and comprehensive clinical exposure, which is an ideal jumping-off point for many people looking to get their start in nursing. 

Other trending nurse specialties in the US include ICU, ER, Pediatrics, Labor & Delivery, and Oncology. 

Globally, the most common nursing roles are general hospital and community care RNs, particularly in countries with primary-care-focused systems. 

While popularity signals job availability and foundational experience, be sure to pair it with what aligns with your long-term goals, and what ultimately interests you the most.  

 

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