All Professions
Low RiskHealthcare
Registered Nurse
AI assists nurses with patient monitoring, medication scheduling, and documentation. However, hands-on patient care, clinical judgment at the bedside, and human compassion are irreplaceable.
3.2M current workers
Major disruption: After 2035
29%Automation Risk
Low Risk
Automation Risk Trajectory
Historical progression and projected automation risk for Registered Nurses through 2030
What AI Is Replacing
- Vital sign monitoring and alerts
- Medication scheduling
- Clinical documentation
- Patient risk scoring
What Humans Still Own
- Physical patient care
- Emotional support and advocacy
- Complex clinical assessment
- Care coordination
Top Skills to Develop Now
Health informaticsAI-assisted clinical decision supportTelehealth nursing
Sources: American Nurses Association (2023), McKinsey Global Institute (2023)