YOUR FUTURE IN NURSING HEATHER CURTIS, RN, BSN
OBJECTIVES Review BSN outcomes Review MSN outcomes Review Doctoral outcomes Why should I pursue higher education What jobs can I get with a MSN Which program is best for me
BACCALAUREATE DEGREE Prepares RNs for roles in: Providing direct patient care Nursing leadership Translating research into nursing practice across all health care settings
MASTERS OF SCIENCE IN NURSING Up to 2 years of education at graduate level Prepares RNs for roles in: Nursing administration Clinical leadership Faculty Advanced practice in nursing specialty area
DOCTORAL DEGREE 4 to 6 years beyond BSN Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing (PhD) Teach in university setting Conduct research Can be employed in clinical setting Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Prepares graduate for advanced practice and clinical leadership roles Can be employed in academic setting
TYPES OF ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSES (APRNS) Nurse Practitioners (NPs) Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNSs) Certified registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) Certified Nurse Midwives (CNMs)
NURSE PRACTITIONERS NPs Assess Health History Complete Physical Exams Diagnose Treat Manage care Immunizations Prescribe and Manage Medications Order and Interpret lab tests and X-rays Educate Supportive counseling
CLINICAL NURSE SPECIALISTS CNSs Provide Advanced Nursing Care in Hospitals and other Clinical Sites Develop Quality Improvement Programs Educate
CERTIFIED REGISTERED NURSE ANESTHETISTS CRNAs Administer Anesthesia Provide care before, during and after surgery
CERTIFIED NURSE MIDWIVES CNMs Provide primary care to women Gynecological exams Family planning advice Prenatal care Management of low-risk labor and delivery and neonatal care
OTHER Nurse Educator (next slide) Health Systems Leader Informatics Forensics Nurse Administrator
NURSE EDUCATOR Works in health care facilities or nursing schools Develops curriculum, courses and lesson plans Shares knowledge & skills with the next generation of nurses Stays up-to-date with EBP
THE NEED TO TRANSFORM Nurses should achieve higher levels of education and training through an improved education system that promotes seamless academic progression. (Institute of Medicine, 2011)
THE NEED TO TRANSFORM
REASONS TO ADVANCE YOUR EDUCATION Competition Increase chances for career advancement Higher salary Career longevity Increase job satisfaction Opportunity to shape the future of nursing
POTENTIAL SALARY EXPECTATIONS Highest Paid Nursing Jobs Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist $133,000 General Nurse Practitioner $97,000 Gerontological Nurse Practitioner $95,000 Pain Management Nurse $90,000 Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner $90,000 Certified Nurse Midwife $89,000 Family Nurse Practitioner $84,000 Informatics Nurse $83,000 Clinical Nurse Specialist $81,000 Nursing Administrator $79,000
CONCLUSION YOU ARE THE FUTURE OF NURSING, where do you want to see your future?
RESOURCES American Association of Colleges of Nursing American Association of Nurse Practitioners American Journal of Nursing American Nursing Association GraduateNursingEDU.org
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