Why consider becoming a nursing major? Easy! Opportunities for career success for BSN nurses are endless. Explore BSN careers, nursing salaries, and more to see if pursuing a bachelor's degree in nursing is the right path for you.
A BSN curriculum will prepare you to be a nursing generalist and expose you to all major specialties and settings in which a nurse can practice. Pair your BSN coursework with a liberal arts education, and you'll graduate as an exceptionally well-rounded nurse prepared to excel in many different fields.
On average, nurses with bachelor's degrees earn significantly more than nurses with only an RN certification. According to PayScale, the average salary for Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree professionals is $88,000 per year; where as the average salary for registered nurses (RNs) is $67,441 per year. That's a 30% difference!
According to a 2021 study published in Res Nurse Health, bachelor's-prepared nurses have improved patient outcomes. The study found that increasing the number of BSN nurses:
As hospitals worldwide strive to set themselves apart with Magnet Status to deliver the best in healthcare, many employers are seeking the experience and knowledge that comes with a BSN degree.
A BSN degree amps up your employability! To qualify for Magnet Status, hospitals must employ 80% of their nursing staff with bachelor's degree nurses.
With a bachelor's of nursing, you'll have many options to enhance or pivot your career with a graduate-level nursing education. This can open the doors for you to provide advanced healthcare services, and/or become a nurse scientist, scholar, or educator.
As a nursing major, you'll be supported by faculty mentors, be encouraged by a passionate student community, welcomed into a successful alumni network, and so much more. Whatever your educational goals and experiences, we have a pathway to support you on your journey to becoming a nurse.
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