Registered Nurse Duties and Responsibilities: They coordinate patient care, educate patients and the public about various health conditions, and provide advice and emotional support to patients and their family members. Salary: $70,000 E ducation: Registered nurses usually take one of three education paths, a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing, an associate’s degree in nursing, or a diploma from an approved nursing program Demand or Need for this career: they have to be licensed Reflection: This career is very interesting I would like to become one to help people out.