Pre-Nursing (towards a B.S.N.) 
Nurses are professional healthcare providers who plan, give and supervise patient care in collaboration with other health team professionals. They plan, assess and coordinate the care of individuals in a variety of healthcare settings. The scope of practice for nurses encompasses many areas of interest and specialization, such as surgical, emergency, and pediatric nursing. Employment opportunities include hospitals, community healthcare centers, schools, clinics, long term care facilities, research centers, health maintenance organizations, pharmaceutical companies, home health care, government agencies and industry.
Upon advancing to the master’s degree level, bachelor’s degree graduates can become nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, nurse anesthetists and nurse midwives. Upon completion of the bachelor’s degree, graduates must sit for the Board licensure exam in order to become a registered nurse (R.N.).
With some states reporting current nursing shortages and in order to prevent future shortages, job opportunities are expected to be excellent. Thousands of job openings will result from the need to replace experienced nurses who leave the occupation especially as the median age of registered nurses continues to rise. The average salary for nurses is generally in the mid 50s.
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