Nursing
What Can You Do With A Major In Nursing?
Nurses must graduate from a nursing program to obtain licensure. To gain promotion, it would be advisable to pursue a master's degree in Nursing. Nursing is the largest health profession in the nation.
Tracks
Prelicensure - This track is for first-time nursing students (college juniors and above) who want to prepare for a career in nursing while earning a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Upon graduation from the program, students will sit for the NCLEX licensing exam for RNs. Furthermore, the curriculum also provides a strong foundation for graduate study in nursing. The nursing program is fully accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and approved by the Florida Board of Nursing.
Prelicensure Accelerated- This track is for those already holding a baccalaureate degree in another field of study who want to prepare for a career in nursing while earning a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. The Accelerated Prelicensure track is concentrated and can be completed in 3 ½ consecutive semesters of full-time study, beginning with the summer term. Upon graduation from the program, students will sit for the NCLEX licensing exam for RNs. This track is not designed for those who will not possess a baccalaureate degree before entering. The nursing program is fully accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and approved by the Florida Board of Nursing.
Graduate Program Tracks
- Post-MSN Doctor of Nursing Practice
- Post-MSN Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
- BSN-DNP Family Nurse Practitioner
- BSN-DNP Nurse Anesthetist
Career Paths
With Bachelor's Degree
- Community Health Nurse
- Emergency Nurse
- Home Health Care
- Community Health Nurse Emergency Nurse Home Health Care
With Master's Degree
- Critical Care Nurse
- Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
- Health Policy Nurse
- Nurse Anesthetist
- Nurse Educator
- Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
- Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
- Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
General Career Directions
- Neonatal Care
- Pediatric Care
- Geriatric Care
- Forensic Nurse
- Infection Control
- Nurse Educator
- Genetic Counselor
- Home Health Care
- Emergency Care
- Holistic Care
- Surgical Care
- Transplants
- Addiction
- Rehabilitation
- School/University Care
Some Related Career Titles
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- Nurse Anesthetist
- Occupational Health Nurse
- Community Health Nurse
- Critical Care Nurse
- Emergency Nurse
- Home Health Care
- Hospice Nurses
- Legal Nurse Consultant
- Neonatal Nurse
- Nurse Supervisor
- Nursing Instructor
- Oncology Nurse
- Psychiatric Nurse
- Transplant Coordinator
- Nurse Researcher
Typical Employers/Work Settings
- Hospitals
- Clinic
- Retirement Community
- University/Schools
- Private Practices
- Medical Centers
- Medical Schools
- Operating Room
- Worksites
- Navy/Army
- Nursing Home
- Home Health Care
- Intensive Care Unit
- Emergency Medical Centers
- Community Agencies
Beginning Salary Range
Entry Level with a Bachelor's Degree: $55,000- From the Spring 2008 NACE Salary Survey (National Association of Colleges and Employers)
Links To Professional Associations
Professional Associations are important to explore because many offer student memberships and can give you access to other professionals and their experiences, research, convention or workshop opportunities, professional development and most importantly job databases.
Job Search/Career Information
Local Organizations or Databases
- - Liquid Compass has built the largest and most accurate database of healthcare job openings anywhere
- - Guide to nursing degrees and careers
- - Free A-Z guide on exploring nursing as a career
- -15+ interviews from industry leaders and experienced professionals
- - Career In Nursing overview
- - Nursing salary, outlook, and cost of living in each state
- - Nursing jobs board
National Organizations or Databases
- and - information for people considering a career as a Certified Nursing Assistant
- - alternative career paths for Education professionals interested in career in nursing
- - free healthcare career resource specializing in allied health and traveling nurse careers and job opportunities
- - free career resource for nurses researching career opportunities and search for positions in the exciting field of travel nursing.
- - an in-depth guide to Registered nurse careers and degree program opportunities.
Graduate Schools
Local Programs - Master of Science in Nursing
- 成人AV视频
- Florida A&M
Other resources for graduate program research
- – Listing of 2100+ accredited Masters programs
- – Accelerated nursing programs
- – State by State buide to nursing licensure
- – for psychology majors interested in nursing as a career option
Test Preparation
The Brooks College of Health at the 成人AV视频 offers a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Holland Codes
Nursing- Social; Investigative; Realistic (SIR)