4 Reasons to Augment Your Bachelor's in Nursing with a Master's
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Posted By: Anica Oaks on November 01, 2016 Congratulations! You've received your bachelor's in healthcare and worked hard for it. There are multiple career opportunities for nurses in all healthcare sectors. It is always good to consider the future, right from the starting gate. Is the range of duties offered in basic nursing care something you will always want? If not, you might consider earning a master’s degree in nursing to supplement your bachelor’s. SpecializationSpecialization is an important consideration in receiving a master's degree in nursing, allowing you to focus your career in areas you really love, instead of the across-the-board system of basic nursing careers. In the past, a Master of Science in Nursing degree was the prerequisite of executive and management positions. Sometimes, nurses working on the floor didn't want to be distanced from hands-on patient care. This scenario has changed entirely. Today most nurses realize the benefit of a master's degree in a clinical setting. Thousands have master's degrees, from Nurse Practitioners to nurse specialists on the orthopedic floor. EducatorTeaching is another specialization that a master's degree prepares a person to do. Nursing schools are turning away applicants—not because they are not qualified, but because of nurse teacher shortages. In 2012, 75,000 nursing applicants were denied by accredited schools for this reason. A master's degree can be the first step in a long and valued career preparing the future nursing staff so badly needed today. DemandThe demand for advanced practice nurses is skyrocketing. More physicians are specializing in areas of practice, leaving nurses to fill the gaps. At this time, 28 states have considered legislation to address the current system of barring nurses to practice in certain areas. If this system is relaxed, the nurse will have compensation on par with a physician in certain areas of expertise. Only nurses with specialized training and education will be considered. MoneyNo one considers the rigors of any career without awareness of compensation. Seven of the top nursing specialties—nurse anesthetist, nurse practitioner, certified nurse midwife, gerontological nurse practitioner and clinical nurse specialist all require a master's degree. The annual salary for nurse specialists with an MSN is $80-90,000 annually. Earning such a degree is tough. It will take a great deal of commitment and time, but the benefits are clearly substantial. Online master’s in nursing programs give the opportunity to attend classes right at home. Almost all accredited nursing schools give options of part-time study for those with a work schedule and family. Scholarships and grants are always available for nurses dedicated to obtaining an MSN. Sometimes an employer can provide some tuition assistance. If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
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Anica Oaks
Freelance Writer, Freelance University of San Francisco class of 2012 Member Since November 2016 |
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