Certification impact

Registered Nurse Certifications & Licenses

Certifications that move the needle on Registered Nurse compensation and career progression.

Industry

Healthcare

Avg uplift

+15%

Top cert salary

$104,920

Board Certification (specialty)

Sub-specialty income premium

Salary uplift: +20%

Projected: $103,200

ACLS / PALS

Acute-care role eligibility

Salary uplift: +4%

Projected: $89,440

MSN / DNP (advanced practice)

Advanced-practice nursing pathway

Salary uplift: +22%

Projected: $104,920