Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
Degree: Bachelor of Science
Major: Nursing
Hours: 120
Degree Description
The 四虎影视 Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing is a four-year program designed to prepare professional nurses to meet community and state needs to assume leadership in the delivery of healthcare.Why Study for a BSN at Lamar?
Graduates of the Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing at 四虎影视 are prepared to practice in structured, unstructured and evolving healthcare settings. The focus of care is broad. As a BSN graduate, you'll be prepared to deliver healthcare to individuals and families as clients as well as aggregates, communities and societies within the context of their environment. You'll also be equipped to incorporate research findings, utilize technology and pursue graduate education and life-long learning.Career Paths
Nursing is a career with endless opportunities, and your credentials can highlight your professional path from amongst a maze of options. Having a BSN under your belt provides a greater variety of job options. A nurse with a BSN may do the same things as an RN or may choose to further study and move into administration or be a nurse educator. When it comes to salary, an RN is an RN — the 2016 median pay for an RN was $68,450, . An RN with a BSN can expect to earn slightly more than an RN with an associate's degree, but perhaps the bigger opportunity for higher earning potential comes in the form of the specializations or managerial roles that become available further down on the career path of a BSN holder.
Primary Careers
Registered nurse, public health provider, nurse educator
- Healthcare
- Health education
- Private home health
- Hospitals and medical treatment centers
- Healthcare provider groups
- Private practitioners
- Specialized healthcare facilities