Careers

Graduate nursing students are eligible to sit for the National Council Lice4nsure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). Passing this exam demonstrates the competency to work as an RN.

Registered Nurses are ranked as one of the occupations with the most growth through 2026, according to the U.S Department of Labor . Registered nurses (RNs) provide and coordinate patient care and educate patients and the public about various health conditions.

Work environment

Hospitals
Medical Offices/ Clinics
Long Term Care Facilities/ Nursing homes/ Assisted Living facilities
Home Care and Hospice facilities
Government facilities
Education

Daily responsibilities (varies based on the work environment)

Assess patient conditions
Interview and observe patients and recording in the medical record
Administer patients’ medicines and treatments, including intravenous medications and fluids
Set up plans for patients’ care or contribute information to existing plans
Consult and collaborate with doctors and other healthcare professionals
Help perform diagnostic tests and analyze results
Teach patients and their families how to manage illnesses or injuries
Supervise LPNs, and Nursing Assistants

Careers for the BSN, RN

Those who decide to continue their education to the baccalaureate degree can specialize in specific areas of nursing and pursue leadership and management roles. Baccalaureate nursing education provides a comprehensive understanding of healthcare policy, research, systems leadership and community health nursing.

Critical Care Nurse
Clinical Nurse Educator
Nurse Managers
Public Health Nurse

Associate of Science Degree in Nursing Job Placement Rate

80% of nursing graduates will obtain employment in the nursing field within 6 months of graduation (student reported data).

Year (Assessment cycle July 1 - June 30)	2025	2024	2023
Job placement rate (based on # of graduates replying to survey)	98% (56/57 responses)	97% (60/62 responses)	96% (54/56 responses)

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