Careers

Graduate nursing students are eligible to sit for the National Council Lice4nsure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). Passing this exam demonstrates the competency to work as an RN. 

Registered Nurses are ranked as one of the occupations with the most growth through 2026, according to the U.S Department of Labor . Registered nurses (RNs) provide and coordinate patient care and educate patients and the public about various health conditions.

Work environment

• Hospitals
• Medical Offices/ Clinics
• Long Term Care Facilities/ Nursing homes/ Assisted Living facilities
• Home Care and Hospice facilities
• Government facilities
• Education

Daily responsibilities (varies based on the work environment)

• Assess patient conditions
• Interview and observe patients and recording in the medical record
• Administer patients’ medicines and treatments, including intravenous medications and fluids
• Set up plans for patients’ care or contribute information to existing plans
• Consult and collaborate with doctors and other healthcare professionals
• Help perform diagnostic tests and analyze results
• Teach patients and their families how to manage illnesses or injuries
• Supervise LPNs, and Nursing Assistants

Careers for the BSN, RN

Those who decide to continue their education to the baccalaureate degree can specialize in specific areas of nursing and pursue leadership and management roles. Baccalaureate nursing education provides a comprehensive understanding of healthcare policy, research, systems leadership and community health nursing.

• Critical Care Nurse
• Clinical Nurse Educator
• Nurse Managers
• Public Health Nurse