What Can You Do With A Major In Nursing?
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Registered nurses work to promote health, prevent diseases and help patients cope with illness. Registered nurses, regardless of specialty or work setting, treat patients, educate patients and the public about various medical conditions, and provide advice and emotional support to patients’ family members. RNs record patients’ medical histories and symptoms help perform diagnostic tests and analyze results, operate medical machinery, administer treatment and medications, and help with patient follow-up and rehabilitation. RNs may also teach patients and their families how to manage their illness or injury, explaining post-treatment home care needs; diet, nutrition, and exercise programs; and self-administration of medication and physical therapy.
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.
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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.
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| 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. |
RN-BSN Bridge- This track is for those who are already Registered Nurses (RNs) from community college or diploma programs and who desire to further their nursing education and expand their career opportunities by completing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. The program is offered in a RN-designated, full-time enrollment cohort twice per year (spring and summer) that allows RNs to complete the program in three (3) semesters. 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
- Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
- Clinical Nurse Specialist
- Clinical Nurse Leader
- Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
- RN-MSN Bridge
- FNP Certificate Program
- Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
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Career Paths
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- 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
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Some Related Career Titles
(To research these titles and more go to: (Occupational Outlook Handbook) and see the related print resources in the Career Services Library.
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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
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- Neonatal Nurse
- Nurse Supervisor
- Nursing Instructor
- Oncology Nurse
- Psychiatric Nurse
- Transplant Coordinator
- Nurse Researcher
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Typical Employers/Work Settings
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- 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
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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)
For more information on salaries click here
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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.
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American Society of Registered Nurses
American Nurses Association
Florida Nurses Association
National League of Nursing |
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Job Search/Career Information
Local Organizations or Databases
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http://www.floridanursejobs.com/
http://www.mayoclinic.org/jobs/
http://www.nursingjobsinflorida.com/
http://www.shands.org/
National Organizations or Databases
http://www.medhunters.com/
http://www.medicalworkers.com/
http://www.nurses123.com/
http://www.nursingjobs.org/
http://www.nursing-jobs.us/
http://www.nurse-recruiter.com/
http://www.nursetown.com/
http://www.rnwanted.com/
http://www.soliant.com |
http://www.lpnjobshelp.com
http://www.nursewithoutborders.com- career descriptions, real life expert advice from nurses, volunteer and community service information
http://www.cnaclasses.org and http://www.cnaclasses.org/cna-career-information - information for people considering a career as a Certified Nursing Assistant
http://www.nursingdegreeguide.com/nursing-for-teachers -alternative career paths for Education professionals interested in career in nursing
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Graduate Schools
Local Programs - Master of Science in Nursing
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Test Preparation
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http://www.exam2jobs.com/nclex-pn-test.html
http:www.exam2jobs.com/nclex-rn-test.html
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Link To UNF Program
The Brooks College of Health at the University of North Florida offers a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
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Health Care Information
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Health Care Articles from Ingenix Consulting:
http://www.ingenixconsulting.com/HealthCareInsights
Holland Codes
Nursing- Social; Investigative; Realistic (SIR)
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