Automation index
Can AI do the work of a Nurse?
Nurses give direct care, deliver treatment and watch patients on the ward or in clinic.
It also does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Nurse
24%
AI or a robot can already do 24% of this job.
#84 / 103
View rankingNurse
Where the time goes
Score = Σ (weight × saving). Weight is our estimate from frequency, not a time share published by O*NET. Saving is separate.
Weights are our estimate from O*NET frequency (FT). O*NET does not publish % of the week.
| Task | Share | AI | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 7% | 55% | +3.9 |
Record patients' medical information and vital signs.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 7% | 12% | +0.8 |
Administer medications to patients and monitor patients for reactions or side effects.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 7% | 12% | +0.8 |
Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients' conditions.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 7% | 12% | +0.8 |
Monitor all aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activity.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 7% | 12% | +0.8 |
Direct or supervise less-skilled nursing or healthcare personnel or supervise a particular unit.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 6% | 12% | +0.7 |
Provide health care, first aid, immunizations, or assistance in convalescence or rehabilitation in locations such as schools, hospitals, or industry.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 6% | 28% | +1.7 |
Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 5% | 12% | +0.6 |
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency).EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 48% | 28% | +13.4 |
| Total | 100% | 24% |
Modelled week 100% · Public evidence 0% · Estimate 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills this job uses
- care for patients
- diagnose
- nursing care
- clinical notes
- impact of social contexts on health
- specialist nursing care
- educate on the prevention of illness
- provide professional care in nursing
- contribute to continuity of health care
- promote a positive image of nursing
Sources for this job· O*NET 29-1141.00· ESCO/ISCO 2221
IS WORK OVER?
Journalist
30%
#41 / 103
View rankingJournalist
Where the time goes
Score = Σ (weight × saving). Weight is our estimate from frequency, not a time share published by O*NET. Saving is separate.
Weights are our estimate from O*NET frequency (FT). O*NET does not publish % of the week.
| Task | Share | AI | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
Write commentaries, columns, or scripts, using computers.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 7% | 28% | +2 |
Analyze and interpret news and information received from various sources to broadcast the information.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 7% | 48% | +3.4 |
Select material most pertinent to presentation, and organize this material into appropriate formats.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 6% | 22% | +1.3 |
Examine news items of local, national, and international significance to determine topics to address, or obtain assignments from editorial staff members.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 6% | 28% | +1.7 |
Coordinate and serve as an anchor on news broadcast programs.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 5% | 28% | +1.4 |
Gather information and develop perspectives about news subjects through research, interviews, observation, and experience.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 5% | 48% | +2.4 |
Present news stories, and introduce in-depth videotaped segments or live transmissions from on-the-scene reporters.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 5% | 22% | +1.1 |
Receive assignments or evaluate leads or tips to develop story ideas.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 4% | 28% | +1.1 |
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency).EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 55% | 28% | +15.4 |
| Total | 100% | 30% |
Modelled week 100% · Public evidence 0% · Estimate 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills this job uses
- write news
- interview
- check sources
- search engines
- scientific research methodology
- proofread text
- consult information sources
- read articles
- search databases
- develop professional network
Sources for this job· O*NET 27-3023.00· ESCO/ISCO 2642