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Slide 1: How To Become A Nurse Click Here To Discover The 7 Steps To Becoming A Registered Practicing Nurse From Active Qualified Working Nurses http://www.amazon.com/Becoming-Registered-Practicing-Secrets-ebook/dp/B006OPLTN2/ Earning Your Masters to Advance Your Nursing Career It can’t be denied that nursing is one of the most in demand careers of these days and this can be attributed to shortage of nurses, the increasing number of older nurses nearing retirement age and the aging baby boomers. With the noble profession of being a nurse; the high salary and at the same time with the high sense of fulfillment that a nurse gets each time he saves life and takes part for the betterment of someone’s health, there is really no question why the number of fresh nurses keep on increasing. Well, it can be advantageous to the healthcare industry; but if you are a new graduate nurse who also wants to advance in your career, it will help a lot that you earn your masters degree. However, though you want to start on excelling on your craft, it will also be helpful if you first establish a strong foundation by gaining enough work experience in the hospital before you take post-graduate courses. Your actual experiences can help you a lot especially in formulating your proposal and during the actual making of your thesis. Below are three Master’s in nursing program that you can consider taking in order for you to gain higher positions in the workplace. Your choice can be based on your interests and abilities as a nurse. 1. Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN) If your heart is at peace in the clinical area and you want to gain higher positions, then you should take this Master’s degree. With this on your name, you have high chances of getting promoted for senior positions which will enable you to lead a team of staff nurses. More so, if you want to move on from basic nursing practice to advanced practice roles, this master’s degree in nursing is the minimum requirement for you to be qualified for such advancement which will make you an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN). From this point, you can choose your specializations which include the following areas: clinical nurse specialist, nurse anesthetist, nurse-midwives and nurse practitioners. 2. Master’s in Nursing Administration If you see yourself happier and more productive in the management setting, then you will really make a good nurse administrator in the near future. However, in order for you to be qualified for such high position, you need to take your master’s degree first. Obviously, it will give you an edge if you take a Master’s in Nursing Administration. Some of the positions that you can reach
Slide 2: if you are in the administrative section are being the assistant director, nurse supervisor, assistant chief nurse, chief nurse, director or president . 3. Master of Science in Nursing Education The master’s degree in nursing education is entitled for someone who is passionate about teaching at various levels. A master’s degree in nursing education is a basic requirement if you want to be a nurse instructor for bachelor-level courses. With your title, you can also teach as an NCLEX instructor, or also as an educator for licensed practical nurses or LPNs.