Graduates are prepared to assume nursing careers not just as competent nurses, but also as healthcare leaders. When you get an accelerated bachelor’s degree in nursing at NMC, you can quickly enter the field with job titles such as nurse manager, nursing director, public health nurse and registered nurse, serving in hospitals, home healthcare services, physician’s offices and the military. The nursing field is experiencing rapid growth, according to theU.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.The job market is projected to grow by 6% from 2021 to 2031 (average growth rate is 5%), and the median pay for nurses is $77,600 per year ($37.31 per hour). With the help of our supportive staff and community, accelerated BSN students have achieved a 96%-100% pass rate on the NCLEX exam for the past several years. Want to learn more? Watch our most recent Virtual Information Session. The baccalaureate degree program in nursing/master's degree program in nursing/Doctor of Nursing Practice program at Nebraska Methodist College is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791. Graduates must pass NCLEX exam, and apply for licensure in state of practice. In order to be eligible for admission into our Accelerated BSN program, you must meet all of the following criteria: To be considered for admission, the following items must be submitted throughNursing's Centralized ApplicationService: Please review theACE 2023 Information Packet for more information regarding prerequisites, application process, scholarships and frequently asked questions. We strongly suggest that you begin working on your application as early as possible and submit no later than two weeks before the published deadline. This will allow time for NursingCAS to verify transcripts and other submitted documents. Completed applications will be reviewed after each deadline. A limited number of seats are available in the cohort, and seats will be extended to admitted applicants on a rolling basis until the cohort is full. NMC is committed to helping you find every avenue to finance your education. View thepage for a comprehensive list of all fees. NMC Scholarships consist of funds generously provided by the Methodist Hospital Foundation to assist our students. Visit our Financial Aid page to learn more about what's available and how to apply. Employees of Methodist Health System can find details on the MHS Intranet. Visit our Scholarships page to learn more. Nebraska Methodist College Net Price Calculator. NMC’s accelerated BSN program is designed for students with a non-nursing degree and can be completed in 12 months. New cohorts begin in August. The program requires a minimum of 124 credit hours (including prerequisite courses and program hours). Allaccelerated nursing degreestudents are required to complete specific coursework. BIO 315 PATHOPHYSIOLOGY DETAILS The course begins with a major focus on cellular functions and pathology, including inflammation, infection, immune response, metabolism, and fluid disequilibrium. These concepts serve as the foundation for the course as alterations in various bodily functions are examined. Alterations in body fluid and electrolyte homeostasis, fluid acid-base balance, gastrointestinal, urinary, respiratory, cardiac, endocrine, neurological, mobility and sensory-perceptual functions are emphasized. Prerequisites: BIO 226, BIO 281, CHE 101 NRS 102 POPULATION BASED HEALTH I DETAILS This introductory course provides a foundation for population health nursing along the continuum of well being emphasizing healthy individuals. Students will be introduced to population health focused on improving health outcomes across systems at the local, state, and national level. Students will examine the fundamental concepts of safety, health promotion, health disparities, pain, caring, development, nutrition, determinants of health, and evidence. The clinical practicum offers students opportunities to practice clinical judgement while providing nursing care focused on primary and secondary interventions. Students will demonstrate fundamental nursing skills while providing compassionate and culturally respectful nursing care. Students will identify components of research and Prerequisites & Corequisites: View here NRS 102C POPULATION BASED HEALTH CLINICAL I DETAILS This introductory course provides a foundation for population health nursing along the continuum of well being emphasizing healthy individuals. Students will be introduced to population health focused on improving health outcomes across systems at the local, state, and national level. Students will examine the fundamental concepts of safety, health promotion, health disparities, pain, caring, development, nutrition, determinants of health, and evidence. The clinical practicum offers students opportunities to practice clinical judgement while providing nursing care focused on primary and secondary interventions. Students will demonstrate fundamental nursing skills while providing compassionate and culturally respectful nursing care. Students will identify components of research and Prerequisite: Pre-requisites are all first, second, and third semester arts and science courses or by permission of BSN Director. Corequisites: Co-requisite courses are enrollment in NRS 105 Professionalism in Nursing and NRS 110/110L Health Assessment Across the Lifespan. NRS 105 PROFESSIONALISM IN NURSING DETAILS In this professionalism in nursing course, students are introduced to the NMC Core Values and standards expected of a nursing professional including the nursing code of ethics. Personal behaviors required of the profession such as appearance, etiquette, language and communication are also introduced. This non-clinical course introduces the concepts of Professional Identity, and Culture. Prerequisites & Corequisites: View here NRS 110 HEALTH ASSESSMENT ACROSS THE LIFESPAN DETAILS This health assessment course familiarizes students with normal and abnormal health assessment of clients across the lifespan. The course utilizes Gordon’s structural framework as the primary means to organize assessment data and prioritize nursing diagnoses. The student will identify and utilize the principles of diagnosis, reasoning, and Prerequisites & Corequisites: View here NRS 200 POPULATION BASED HEALTH II DETAILS This course expands on population health focusing on nursing care addressing low risk and/or chronic conditions. Students will integrate concepts and skills used in the delivery of care with an emphasis on primary, secondary and tertiary interventions, to mitigate health disparities and improve access to health care. Concepts introduced in this course include perfusion, gas exchange and cognition while expanding on concepts previously introduced. The clinical practicum offers students opportunities to implement caring and communication with individuals, families, and aggregates. Students will apply evidence based practice and research findings in planning and evaluating care. Prerequisites & Corequisites: View here NRS 200C POPULATION BASED HEALTH II CLINICAL DETAILS This course expands on population health focusing on nursing care addressing low risk and/or chronic conditions. Students will integrate concepts and skills used in the delivery of care with an emphasis on primary, secondary and tertiary interventions, to mitigate health disparities and improve access to health care. Concepts introduced in this course include perfusion, gas exchange and cognition while expanding on concepts previously introduced. The clinical practicum offers students opportunities to implement caring and communication with individuals, families, and aggregates. Students will apply evidence based practice and research findings in planning and evaluating care. Prerequisite: Pre-requisites are all first, second, third semester arts and science courses, and NRS 102/102C, NRS 110/110L, and NRS 105 or by permission of BSN Director. Corequisites: Co-requisite course is enrollment in NRS 201 Public Health Nursing SCI 320 INTRODUCTION TO PHARMACOLOGY DETAILS This course is designed to introduce students to pharmacological principles. The various drug classifications and general characteristics of drugs within a class are examined. The course also focuses on complete analysis of pharmaco*kinetics and drug interactions. Prerequisites: CHE 100, BIO 225, BIO 226 Pre/Corequisite: BIO 315 COM 255/252/262 Language and Culture in Healthcare DETAILS LANGUAGE & CULTURE IN HEALTHCARE: Access to healthcare is greatly affected by one's command of language. Students in this course engage in the exploration of language and culture then apply these concepts to the healthcare environment through service-learning and community engagement. Students develop practical communication skills that enable effective cross-cultural work with health professionals and clients with backgrounds different from their own. This course lasts over the entire semester. CROSS-CULTURAL COMMUNICATION IN HEALTHCARE: This one-credit course is designed for students who transfer in at least three credit hours of college-level sign language or international language coursework. Students engage with concepts of culturally competent care and effective cross-cultural communication for the optimal care of patients from diverse backgrounds. NRS 201 PUBLIC HEALTH SCIENCE DETAILS Description pending final approval. Prerequisites & Corequisites: View here NRS 300 POPULATION BASED HEALTH III DETAILS This course builds on population health nursing concepts focusing on care management for the moderate risk individual with multiple chronic health conditions. Students will demonstrate professional role development, clinical judgement, and the use of humanistic/scientific principles and research as the basis of compassionate and culturally respectful nursing care. Students learn to manage disease care, conduct interdisciplinary practice, and provide patient education and advocacy through secondary and tertiary care interventions for individuals, families, and aggregates. The clinical practicum offers opportunities to practice health promotion and restorative nursing care. Experiences promote integration of the nursing process, including prioritization, professional communication, delegation, advocacy, and leadership. Students will analyze research and evidence based practice. Prerequisites & Corequisites: View here NRS 300C POPULATION BASED HEALTH III CLINICAL DETAILS This course builds on population health nursing concepts focusing on care management for the moderate risk individual with multiple chronic health conditions. Students will demonstrate professional role development, clinical judgement, and the use of humanistic/scientific principles and research as the basis of compassionate and culturally respectful nursing care. Students learn to manage disease care, conduct interdisciplinary practice, and provide patient education and advocacy through secondary and tertiary care interventions for individuals, families, and aggregates. The clinical practicum offers opportunities to practice health promotion and restorative nursing care. Experiences promote integration of the nursing process, including prioritization, professional communication, delegation, advocacy, and leadership. Students will analyze research and evidence based practice. Prerequisites & Corequisites: View here NRS ___ Non-Clinical Nursing Elective DETAILS Prerequisites & Corequisites: View here NRS 400 POPULATION BASED HEALTH IV DETAILS This advanced population health nursing course focuses on caring for individuals requiring close monitoring and timely interventions. Students will expand on the role of the professional caregiver through nursing theory, knowledge, and concepts. The clinical practicum offers students varied experiences with high risk populations across the lifespan with a focus on secondary and tertiary interventions. Progressive clinical judgement will promote ongoing synthesis of complex concepts in nursing care management across the continuum. Experiences foster prioritization, leadership, autonomy and interdisciplinary collaboration. Evaluation of evidenced based practice and research findings will be applied to high acuity populations. Prerequisites & Corequisites: View here NRS 400C POPULATION BASED HEALTH IV CLINICAL DETAILS This advanced population health nursing course focuses on caring for individuals requiring close monitoring and timely interventions. Students will expand on the role of the professional caregiver through nursing theory, knowledge, and concepts. The clinical practicum offers students varied experiences with high risk populations across the lifespan with a focus on secondary and tertiary interventions. Progressive clinical judgement will promote ongoing synthesis of complex concepts in nursing care management across the continuum. Experiences foster prioritization, leadership, autonomy and interdisciplinary collaboration. Evaluation of evidenced based practice and research findings will be applied to high acuity populations. Prerequisites & Corequisites: View here NRS 301 HEALTHCARE POLICY DETAILS In this online course, the focus is on legislation of healthcare. Professional activism is introduced. Students learn about the nurse’s role in health care advocacy and policy development both individually and through professional organizations. Based on the social determinants of health at the local, state, and national level, students select an area of interest to develop health-care policy to implement change. Prerequisites & Corequisites: View here NRS 402 TRANSITION TO PRACTICE DETAILS During this non-clinical course, students prepare to transition to the profession of nursing. Using the framework of the nursing code of ethics, students synthesize the concepts of quality, healthcare finance, leadership, professionalism, safety, informatics, and performance improvement. Prerequisites & Corequisites: View here NRS 405 HEALTHCARE COLLABORATION & LEADERSHIP/GLOBAL HEALTH DETAILS Description pending final approval. NRS 410 NURSING CARE OF SPECIALIZED POPULATIONS DETAILS This course focuses on synthesis of population health in the continuum of care for individuals, families, and aggregates in a variety of settings. Students will personalize their professional nurse role through nursing theory, knowledge, and concepts. Students will integrate clinical judgement to create holistic health solutions and optimal outcomes. Students will examine professional roles in accordance with regulatory and accrediting processes. The extended clinical practicum offers students diverse experiences with varied populations across the lifespan while building on skills of advocacy, prioritization, leadership, autonomy and interprofessional collaboration. Students will critique evidence based practice and research findings to improve population health outcomes. Prerequisites & Corequisites: View here NRS 410C NURSING CARE OF SPECIALIZED POPULATIONS CLINICAL DETAILS This course focuses on synthesis of population health in the continuum of care for individuals, families, and aggregates in a variety of settings. Students will personalize their professional nurse role through nursing theory, knowledge, and concepts. Students will integrate clinical judgement to create holistic health solutions and optimal outcomes. Students will examine professional roles in accordance with regulatory and accrediting processes. The extended clinical practicum offers students diverse experiences with varied populations across the lifespan while building on skills of advocacy, prioritization, leadership, autonomy and interprofessional collaboration. Students will critique evidence based practice and research findings to improve population health outcomes. Prerequisites & Corequisites: View here NRS 471 SENIOR SYNTHESIS DETAILS Students INTEGRATE concepts of the professional role into a personal philosophy of nursing. Students will use Population Health Concepts and Evidence Based Practice to critically evaluate and refine decision-making skills, in the care and management of clients across all populations. Population health, clinical judgement, leadership/management and legal/ethical principles provide a framework for classroom activities. Students experience the role of the practicing nurse in an applied learning environment. Students are assigned an RN preceptor to promote the development of confidence and competence in applying the skills and knowledge expected from a novice. Through the synthesis of prior knowledge, students apply management and communication skills to foster interdisciplinary collaboration. Students demonstrate responsibility and legal/ethical accountability in their professional role as caregiver, teacher, and manager of care to individuals, families and aggregates. Prerequisites & Corequisites: View here NRS 471P SENIOR PRECEPTOR PRACTICUM DETAILS Students INTEGRATE concepts of the professional role into a personal philosophy of nursing. Students will use Population Health Concepts and Evidence Based Practice to critically evaluate and refine decision-making skills, in the care and management of clients across all populations. Population health, clinical judgement, leadership/management and legal/ethical principles provide a framework for classroom activities. Students experience the role of the practicing nurse in an applied learning environment. Students are assigned an RN preceptor to promote the development of confidence and competence in applying the skills and knowledge expected from a novice. Through the synthesis of prior knowledge, students apply management and communication skills to foster interdisciplinary collaboration. Students demonstrate responsibility and legal/ethical accountability in their professional role as caregiver, teacher, and manager of care to individuals, families and aggregates. Prerequisites & Corequisites: View here SSC 465 CAPSTONE: THE EDUCATED CITIZEN DETAILS This course is based in the social sciences and is designed to assist students in the integration of their roles as healthcare professionals and educated citizens. The focus of the class is on deepening students’ understanding of and facility with social and political systems that impact the health and wellbeing of the community. Students demonstrate their preparation to act as educated citizens through the presentation of their portfolio within the context of this capstone course. Our nursing faculty are highly experienced and credentialed in their own fields, giving you constant real-world insight you can use. While any instructor can recite from a textbook, ours go a step further and draw from vast personal and professional experiences. Instructors here care as deeply about their students as they do the subject matter and it shows. The philosophy of the Baccalaureate Program of the Division of Nursing is reflective of the beliefs from which the NMC Mission and Core Values were formulated. Human Being The nursing faculty believe that human beings are holistic and diverse. Each human being has dignity and lives within a cultural context of values, religious/spiritual beliefs and social support systems. Human beings interact with the environment in which they reside through language, lifestyle and individual responsibilities. Human beings function in independent, interdependent, and/or dependent roles and may seek or receive nursing care related to disease prevention, illness care, health promotion and/or maintenance through the continuum of life. Environment Environment is viewed as the place where people live, grow, work, play, and experience optimal wellness of self and personal wholeness. The caring environment encompasses an obligation to both the local and global communities. The focus of the environment is also the cultivation of healing relationships, diversity, social justice, financial awareness and stewardship of resources for an ecologically healthy planet. Health Health is a human right and nurses promote equitable health care to maximize positive health outcomes and minimize health disparities. Overall well-being of individuals encompasses the mind, body, and spirit. Health enables human beings to live in and interface with global communities. Nursing Nursing is a learned and specialized profession built on applied knowledge that reflects both art and science and the culture of health. Nursing is a creative, collaborative, and interactive process steeped in the art and science of caring that require sound judgement and skills based on principles of biological, physical, behavioral, and social sciences while respecting individual views, philosophies, and spirituality. The focus of nursing is to perform preventative, supportive, and restorative actions while helping individuals, families, and communities achieve health and wellbeing. Nursing respects inherent dignity, worth and unique attributes of all people. The profession of nursing integrates knowledge gained from assessments, uses critical thinking to provide care and continually evaluates the effectiveness of nursing practice, seeking optimal outcomes. Nurses advocate for the well-being, comfort, dignity, and humanity of all individuals, families, groups, communities, and populations. Nurses minister to human beings’ universal needs and intentional care of the spirit, by providing preventative healthcare, educating for self-care, facilitating adaptation or recovery from illness, or creating an environment supportive of a dignified death. Nurses deliver holistic individualized care throughout the lifespan and across the health illness continuum within the human’s environmental context. Nurses use interdisciplinary collaboration, technology, and scientific evidence to advance the field of nursing. Nurses advocate for social justice through creating equitable health care policies that protect human rights, promote health diplomacy, and reduce health disparities. Nurses have an ethical and social responsibility to sustain human caring where it is threatened and to be the guardians of human compassion, respect, dignity, and advocacy for the marginalized and vulnerable. Education The educational process is an active, collaborative partnership promoting teamwork among learners, educators, health care systems, and the broader community. The nursing faculty serve as role models in mentoring students in the role of professionalism and ethical practice. Students develop attributes of the Educated Citizen and the NMC Core Values through focused and meaningfully applied learning experiences. Nursing Education The nursing faculty view teaching as an interactive process empowering students to see human needs manifested in diverse beliefs, values, resources, and environments. The nursing faculty believe nursing education should nurture the students’ ability to think critically and creatively. As the world of nursing is continually evolving and rapidly changing, it is important to the nursing faculty that students learn to transfer knowledge from theory into clinical practice from one situation to another while making decisions based on critical thinking and sound clinical judgement specific to each human being. The nursing faculty believe the curriculum is inclusive in developing students who are culturally respectful and competent practitioners able to address the health care needs of a diverse world through civic engagement. The nursing faculty emphasize excellence in integrity, accountability, courage, respect, and professional communication. As accomplished practitioners, educators, learners, researchers, and specialized professionals, nursing faculty serve as role models of self- reflection and life-long learning. The curricular framework incorporates a population-based approach that prepares students to build connections between knowledge and action in an increasingly interdependent world. Graduates of the BSN program will: Philosophy and New Program Outcomes Incorporate: Please develop a thoughtful and organized response to each of the numbered prompts below. Use this as a chance to let the admissions committee get to know you, what your motivation to become a nurse is, and what excites you to be a part of the field of nursing. The admissions committee is looking for responses that are well supported and use appropriate style and grammar. Your complete statement should not exceed 1,000 words. If you use any references in the following answers, it is expected that you follow APA formatting guidelines. All application materials should be submitted via NursingCAS. Instances of plagiarism within an applicant's written statement will disqualify them for acceptance to Nebraska Methodist College due to the College's commitment to academic integrity and stringent plagiarism policies. The student must communicate effectively verbally and non-verbally to obtain information and explain that information to others. Each student must have the ability to read, write, comprehend and speak the English language to facilitate communication with patients, family members, and other members of the healthcare team. The student must be able to document and maintain accurate records, present information in a professional manner and provide patient instruction to effectively care for patients and their families. Motor Ability The student must be able to perform gross and fine motor movements with sufficient coordination needed to provide complete physical assessments and provide safe effective care for patients. The student is expected to have psychom*otor skills necessary to perform or assist with procedures, treatments, administration of medications, and emergency interventions including CPR if necessary. The student must have sufficient levels of neuromuscular control and eye-to-hand coordination as well as possess the physical and mental stamina to meet the demands associated with extended periods of sitting, standing, moving, and physical exertion required for safe patient care. Students must be able to bend, squat, reach, kneel or balance. Clinical settings may require that students have the ability to carry and lift loads from the floor, from 12 inches from the floor, to shoulder height and overhead. The student must be able to occasionally lift 50 pounds, frequently lift 25 pounds, and constantly lift 10 pounds. The student is expected to be able to maintain consciousness and equilibrium and have the physical strength and stamina to perform satisfactorily in clinical settings. Intellectual—Conceptual Ability The student must have the ability to develop problem-solving skills essential to professional nursing practice. Problem solving skills include the ability to measure, calculate reason, analyze, and synthesize objective and subjective data, and to make decisions, in a timely manner that reflect thoughtful deliberation and sound clinical judgment. The student must demonstrate application of these skills and possess the ability to incorporate new information from peers, instructors, and the nursing and healthcare literature to formulate sound judgment to establish care plans and priorities in patient care activities. Behavioral and Social Attributes The student is expected to have the emotional stability required to exercise sound judgment, and complete assessment and intervention activities. Compassion, integrity, motivation, and concern for others are personal attributes required of those in the nursing program. The student must fully utilize intellectual capacities that facilitate prompt completion of all responsibilities in the classroom and clinical settings; the development of mature, sensitive, and effective relationships with patients and other members of the healthcare team. The ability to establish rapport and maintain interpersonal relationships with individuals, families, and groups from a variety of social, emotional, cultural and intellectual backgrounds is critical for practice as a nurse. Each student must be able to adapt to changing environments; display flexibility; accept and integrate constructive criticism given in the classroom and clinical settings; and effectively collaborate in the clinical setting with other members of the healthcare team. Ability to Manage Stressful Situations The student must be able to adapt to and function effectively in relation to stressful situations encountered in both the classroom and clinical settings, including emergency situations. Students will encounter multiple stressors while in the nursing program. These stressors may be (but are not limited to) personal, patient care/family, faculty/peer, and or program related. Background Check/Drug Screening Clinical facilities require that Nebraska Methodist College perform drug testing and background checks on all students before they are allowed to participate in clinical experiences. Therefore, students will be required to have a background check performed and submit to drug screening before being allowed into clinical practice.Quick Links
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critical thinking to practice the application of health assessment findings to nursing practice. During this nonclinical lab, the student will analyze data collected during a complete health assessment. The health assessment data collected consists of a complete health history and physical assessment including laboratory values, level of wellness, environment, health practices and goals, psychosocial, mental, nutritional, and transcultural considerations. First year - Second Semester
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How long are most accelerated nursing programs? ›
Accelerated programs take students one to two years, rather than the four years of traditional nursing programs.
What is the shortest nursing program? ›Certified Nursing Assistant
A CNA program is a fast-paced program that only takes a couple of months to fully complete. After graduation, students can enter the field right away, assisting nurses with patient work in a wide variety of settings.
If you are looking to take the fast track to become a registered nurse, look no further than Cox College's easy to get into accelerated BSN program. While most nursing programs take years to complete, this course promises to fly through the 94 credits of requirements in just sixteen months.
Is getting a bachelor in science of nursing hard? ›Nursing requires more dedication than many other careers. However, it's one of the most rewarding jobs you can have. Nursing school is notoriously difficult—and it's not for everyone. Graduate school is challenging as well.
What is the hardest semester of a nursing program? ›Hardest Nursing School Classes
- Pathophysiology. In this course, students learn how different anatomical systems work and how diseases or injuries affect these systems. ...
- Pharmacology. ...
- Medical Surgical 1 (also known as Adult Health 1) ...
- Evidence-Based Practice.
Without question, the most difficult semester for me was the last semester of my junior year in nursing school. I attended a 4-year BSN program, and that particular semester included three classes that were very content-heavy, as well as the corresponding clinical hours for those classes.
What is the easiest nursing major? ›40 Easiest Nursing Schools to Get Into – 2023
- RN-to-BSN Capella University. ...
- BBA - Human Resource Management Strayer University. ...
- BS - Business Administration: Human Resource Management Southern New Hampshire University. ...
- Bachelors: Social Work Simmons University.
The way to become an RN with the lowest level of education is to go through an associate's degree in nursing, or ADN program. Most ADN programs are two years long and held at community colleges. There are numerous options to choose from, including part-time and full-time programs.
What is the lowest GPA for nursing? ›While most nursing schools set their minimum GPA requirements at 3.0, there are accelerated nursing programs out there that accept students with 2.7 and 2.8 GPAs. Keep in mind that this doesn't mean you'd receive a lesser nursing education with these programs.
Which state is easiest to become a nurse? ›Easiest states to become a nurse – Length of licensing process
- Maine: 1-2 weeks.
- Maryland: 2-3 days.
- Missouri: 2 weeks.
- Nevada: 1-2 weeks.
- North Carolina: 1-2 weeks.
- North Dakota: 1-2 weeks.
- Texas: 2 weeks.
- Vermont: 3-5 business days.
What is the cheapest accelerated nursing program in the US? ›
cheapest accelerated nursing programs in usa for international students
- Drexel University.
- Adelphi University.
- Creighton University.
- Loyola University.
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The Easiest Classes in Nursing School
- Social Sciences (Intro Psychology, Sociology, etc.)
- Humanities.
- Intro to Speech (or Communication)
- English Composition.
- History.
- Using Information Technology.
With a BSN, a more diverse range of career paths become available to you. These positions aren't as possible or as easy to pursue if you only have an associate degree in nursing. As a BSN-educated nurse, you can work at a hospital or other healthcare facility in such specialty areas as: Obstetrics.
Which is the toughest degree in the world? ›What are the hardest degrees in the world? Ranked by Experts
- Chartered Accountancy.
- Astrophysics.
- Quantum Mechanics.
- Law.
- Aerospace/ Aeronautical Studies, Engineering.
- Biomedical Studies, Neurosciences, Biochemistry.
- Nursing.
- Dentistry, Medicine.
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The percentage of registered nurses who hold a bachelor's of science in nursing or higher is at an all-time high with a national average of about 56 percent, up from about 49 percent in 2010.
Many nursing schools require a minimum grade of roughly 80% to actually pass, as well. By the time you realize you aren't doing well enough to be successful in the course, the choices can be pretty limited. Failure happens all the time. It happens every day...
What percentage of nursing students fail? ›Nursing school is difficult and will be hard to pass. Most students pass their nursing program, so you can too. How many nursing students fail? According to the National League of Nursing, the dropout rate for nursing programs in the United States is around 20%.
What is the best GPA for nursing? ›GPA requirements depend on the type of nursing program you want to apply for, but most programs require at least a 3.0 GPA or higher. However, due to the competitive nature of nursing programs, most schools prefer a 3.7 to 4.0 GPA.
What is the hardest nursing unit? ›Intensive Care Unit (ICU) nurses
ICU is an extremely high-pressure environment and these nurses work with patients who have significant injuries and disease with added morbidity risks. Unstable patients require lifesaving interventions and once stabilized, are transferred to a different unit.
7 hardest parts of nursing
- Losing patients. ...
- Being judged for their career choice. ...
- Working long hours. ...
- Experiencing physical/verbal abuse. ...
- Navigating hospital politics. ...
- Using outdated or time-consuming technology. ...
- Feeling pressure to know everything.
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Is nursing school harder than regular college? ›
While it is difficult to compare nursing school to other degrees, it can certainly be considered one of the harder programs. However, in the end, nursing school is definitely worth the time and effort you put into it.
What is the easiest nursing job that pays well? ›Easiest Nursing Jobs Availabile
- Nurse Educator. Average Annual Salary: $62,000. ...
- Nurse Blogger. Average Annual Salary: N/A. ...
- Clinic Nurse. Average Annual Salary: $65,000. ...
- Traveling Nurse. Average Annual Salary: $70,000. ...
- School Nurse. Average Annual Salary: $50,000. ...
- Summer Camp Nurse. ...
- Nurse Administrator. ...
- Public Health Nurse.
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What is the highest-paid nurse? Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists! Earning $195,610 annually, CRNAs earn significantly more than any other type of nurse or nursing specialty.
What major is better than nursing? ›For those who are interested in more behind-the-scenes work, or who want to explore their options in healthcare, health science is a great alternative major to nursing. A health science degree can lead to many different careers, from a healthcare administrator to medical biller and coder.
How much do most RN make an hour? ›As of May 12, 2023, the average hourly pay for a Rn in the United States is $37.49 an hour.
What is the average age of an RN graduate? ›The average age of ADN nursing students at community colleges is 26-40 years old. BSN programs have an average age of early-mid 20s. Students in RN-to-BSN programs are typically in their late 30s.
What is the average age of a RN? ›Average Age Of Nurses
The average age of a registered nurse in the United States is 44, though this may change as the demand for nurses increases.
Yes, it is possible to get into a nursing program with a 2.5 GPA. Many programs accept students with a lower GPA. It may take some extra work from you, though, especially if you are applying to a school that typically requires a higher GPA.
Does GPA matter in nursing program? ›GPA requirements vary from school to school, and some early admission nursing programs require an even higher GPA of at least 3.8 or higher (weighted or unweighted). In general, you can expect that any highly competitive nursing program will have a high GPA requirement for applicants.
Is a 2.0 GPA good for nursing school? ›While most nursing schools require a GPA of at least 3.0, more competitive ones may expect GPAs of at least 3.8. If your GPA is well below these requirements, you may want to consider looking for schools with less competitive requirements.
What state pays nurses the most? ›
In the United States overall, the average registered nurse salary is $82,750 and the median (50th percentile) is $77,600. California, with RN salaries averaging $124,000, is the highest-paying state for nurses as of May 2021 (according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics).
What states pay nurses the least? ›The Lowest-Paying States for RNs
- South Dakota ($60,540)
- Alabama ($61,920)
- Mississippi ($63,130)
- Iowa ($64,990)
- Arkansas ($65,810)
Top Happiest 5 states for nurses in the US
- #5 Colorado. Quality of life ranking: #10. Average RN salary: $69,990.00. ...
- #4 Alaska. Quality of life ranking: #19. Average RN salary: $88,510.00. ...
- #3 Oregon. Quality of life ranking: #18. ...
- #2 Wisconsin. Quality of life ranking: #3. ...
- #1 Minnesota. Quality of life ranking: #2.
To combat the region's nursing shortage, the University of Rochester Medical Center and School of Nursing today announced an innovative program to provide a tuition-free nursing education for 33 students per year, with the first cohort expected to enroll in Fall 2023.
How long is the accelerated nursing program at USA? ›The Accelerated BSN program allows students to complete a nursing bachelor's degree in just 11-18 months - much faster than the traditional 4-year program.
Where is the cheapest place to do nursing degree? ›Norway. Norway comes in first as the cheapest in the world to pursue a nursing degree since most Norwegian public institutions do charge tuition fees. The best part? All international students qualify for this benefit.
What is the best way to pass nursing school? ›8 Nursing School Tips for Success
- Create Academic Goals. ...
- Understand Your Learning Style. ...
- Create a Study Group. ...
- Be Sure to Take Breaks. ...
- Avoid Cramming Work. ...
- Create a Schedule. ...
- Get to Know Your Professors. ...
- Practice Self Care.
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HOW TO PASS NURSING SCHOOL?
- Time Management. To be successful in nursing school, you must manage your time appropriately. ...
- Get Organized. ...
- Use Mnemonics. ...
- Study Everyday. ...
- Complete Practice Questions. ...
- Participate in a Study Group. ...
- Focus on course objectives when studying. ...
- Know your learning style.
Microbiology
This course generally includes lab work as well as classroom work. This is one of the most important nursing prerequisite classes because of how important microorganisms are to human health. It sets the groundwork for infection control, population health, clinical theory, and nursing practices.
Research with patients and patient outcomes has shown that nurses with a BSN have better patient outcomes on average. So, in a competitive healthcare market that must maximize patient outcomes, BSN has become the preferred degree for most hiring efforts.
Should all nurses have a BSN? ›
While several degree options that grant entry into the nursing profession exist, the BSN is the one that opens the most doors. That's because it goes beyond basic nursing knowledge, taking a deeper dive into health policy, research and evidence-based practice and leadership development.
Is a BS or BSN better? ›While both undergraduate degrees will provide a strong academic foundation, a BS is a more general science degree while a BSN prepares graduates specifically for furthering their careers in nursing.
What is the hardest degree in the USA? ›Top 15 Hardest College Majors Table of Contents
- Chemistry.
- Environmental Economics and Policy.
- Environmental Earth Science.
- American Studies.
- Nuclear Engineering.
- Energy Engineering.
- Astrophysics.
- Applied Mathematics.
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Business isn't just one of the easiest college majors — it's also the most popular major. You'll study core topics like accounting, management, and organizational behavior. You can specialize your skills with upper-level courses in logistics, training and development, or entrepreneurship.
What is the hardest bachelors degree? ›A number of engineering majors are known to be extremely difficult including mechanical engineering, petroleum engineering, bioengineering, biomedical engineering, aerospace engineering, and chemical engineering (but not limited to these, either!).
What is a nurse with a Bachelor degree called? ›BSN is the abbreviation for a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and refers to someone who has earned their bachelor's degree in nursing. It often precedes the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program, which is available to BSN nurses who wish to further advance in their careers.
How many nursing students actually graduate? ›65.2% of RNs have earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree, while 1.4% have earned a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree. Within 4 to 6 months of completing their programs, 94% of BSN graduates and 92% of MSN graduates have secured job offers.
What is the average college GPA of a nurse? ›4.00 average GPA & all prerequisite courses must be completed at time of application with a grade of C or better.
How many semesters is the pace accelerated nursing program? ›Accelerated nursing curriculum completed in one year, full-time, over three semesters. Hands-on clinical experience built into all three semesters. NCLEX-RN pass rates well above state and national averages.
What is the longest nursing program? ›Every nursing degree will prepare you to care for patients, but each does so in a different way.
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How Long is Nursing School?
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How Long is Nursing School?
| Nursing School Program Type | How Long it Takes to Complete |
|---|---|
| Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) | 4 years |
| RN to BSN Program | <2 years |
| Master's of Science in Nursing (MSN) | 2 years |
| RN to MSN Program | 2-4 years |
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What is 1 year nursing course in us? ›
LPN or LVN Programs
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) training programs are approximately one year long. An LPN/LVN works under the direction of a registered nurse. LPN/LVN programs are offered at many colleges throughout the United States.
Easiest states to become a nurse – Length of licensing process
- Maine: 1-2 weeks.
- Maryland: 2-3 days.
- Missouri: 2 weeks.
- Nevada: 1-2 weeks.
- North Carolina: 1-2 weeks.
- North Dakota: 1-2 weeks.
- Texas: 2 weeks.
- Vermont: 3-5 business days.
Don't Worry About Being “Too Old” to Become a Nurse
The truth is that many adults enter nursing in their 40s and beyond. Many do so as a second career because they want to pursue their passion for medicine and enjoy greater financial security.
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LPN/LVN Program
LPN/LVN programs are the fastest entry-level nursing program for nurses and usually take between one year and 16 months. LPNs and LVNs have the lowest level of authority and professional autonomy among all nurses and also receive the lowest salaries.
Do you need a nursing degree to take the NCLEX exam? To take the NCLEX-RN, you'll need a four-year nursing degree from an accredited program. To take the NCLEX-PN, you'll need to complete a related diploma program or certificate course.
What GPA do you need for pace accelerated nursing? ›Completed all prerequisite courses prior to application with a minimum grade of B-. These courses include two semesters of Anatomy & Physiology, one semester of Microbiology, General Chemistry, Introduction to Psychology, and Statistics. Students must have achieved an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher.
What is the hardest nursing certification to get? ›Emergency nursing is considered one of the most difficult fields of nursing, and certification in this specialty is highly desirable.
What is hardest field of nursing to get into? ›Here are just a few of the specialties our readers mentioned — along with a little insight into what makes these nursing jobs so difficult.
- Oncology. There's no surprise that this specialty is near the top of the list. ...
- Hospice. ...
- Medical-Surgical. ...
- Geriatric Care. ...
- Emergency Room. ...
- Psychiatry. ...
- Correctional Nursing.
Any registered nurse with or without a BSN has passed the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) exam and obtained nursing licensure. The distinguishing difference between a BSN nurse and an RN is that BSNs hold a bachelor's degree in nursing while RNs have an associate degree.
