Application Deadline: December 15, 2023
Next Start: January 16, 2024
Our online students can take advantage of services such as career planning, employment opportunities, document preparation, and more through the Stephen F. Fry Professional Edge Center. Pro Edge’s commitment to students extends from registration to graduation and beyond and helps students stay on track with their career development.
The need for nurses in the U.S. is rapidly increasing, and the demand for BSN-prepared nurses is even stronger. According to the American Nurses Credentialing Center, there were three million nurses in 2019. With a staggering one million nurses expected to retire by 2030, the opportunity for job growth is substantial.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) notes that the employment of registered nurses (RNs) is projected to increase by 9% from 2020 to 2030.
Another reason why people are switching their careers to nursing is an increase in pay. The median annual wage for RNs is $75,330 (BLS, May 2020).
Registered nurses can work in a variety of care environments. The largest employers of RNs are as follows:
Ambulatory health care services include industries such as physicians’ offices, home health care, and outpatient care centers. Nurses who work in home health travel to patients’ homes, while public health nurses may travel to community centers, schools, and other sites. Some nurses travel frequently in the U.S. and globally to care for patients in places where there are not enough health care workers (BLS, May 2020).
The following professional association may provide useful career resources and continuing education opportunities for our registered nursing students and graduates.
According to the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, there are more than 325,000 nurse practitioners (NPs) in the United States. However, due to health care professional shortages and an aging population, there is an urgent need for more NPs in primary care.
Whether you pursue a career in family practice or adult-gerontology primary care, becoming a nurse practitioner can fulfill your passion for service and compassionate care. Other benefits include the following:
Whichever path you select, you’ll be preparing for one of the fastest-growing professions in the country while meeting the surging demand for providers in primary care settings.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a 22% growth over the next ten years for nursing educators in academia as well as for clinical nurse educators. To keep pace with the evolving health care landscape, many nurse educators rely on professional associations to keep them up to date on the most recent trends and policies, and to network with like-minded professionals.
Professional Associations for Nurse Educators
The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a 32% growth over the next ten years for medical and health service leadership roles. To keep pace with the evolving health care landscape, many nurse leaders rely on professional associations to keep them up to date on the most recent trends and policies, and to network with like-minded professionals.
Professional Associations for Nursing and Health Systems Leadership
Many Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) professionals connect with national and state organizations to find continuing education and professional development opportunities; stay up-to-date on current trends in practice and legislative changes; become part of the collective voice for state and federal advocacy issues; connect with peers and engage in networking opportunities; and access research tools, statistics, publications, positions statements, and other professional resources.
Professional Associations for DNP Nurses in Direct Clinical Roles
Professional Associations for DNP Nurses in Non-Clinical Roles
Application Deadline: December 15, 2023
Next Start: January 16, 2024
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The profession of nursing has a rich history.
A strong nursing team can make all the difference in the trust that patients and families experience when receiving nursing care.
Hospitals and clinics across the country face a shortage of registered nurses for the foreseeable future.
A long-term demand exists for nurse practitioners in primary and specialty care roles across the country. The U.S.
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To proceed with either the BSN to MSN FNP or the BSN to DNP FNP, you are required to have a bachelor’s degree and hold your RN license.
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