Choosing the Right Nursing Degree Program
Your career is important to you, and formal training from a respected educational institution is crucial. This nursing degree resources page has been designed by Jacksonville University to help you figure out which of the many available nursing programs is the right one for you. Be sure to bookmark this page and visit it frequently, as we plan to continually update it with new information and links. We sincerely hope you will find these resources useful.
BSN Program Resources
- Financial Aid for Nurses Made Easy
- Close-Up of Our Online BSN Courses
- How to Pay for Nursing School
- Choosing the Best Nursing School
- Top Reasons to Earn Your BSN Degree
- Balancing Life and Nursing School: You Can Do It!
- Why BSN Online Programs are Today's Way to Learn
- Myths and Realities of Online BSN Programs
MSN Program Resources
- 2010 Master of Science in Nursing
- A Master’s in Nursing Degree Can Propel Your Career
- Nursing Education Career Opportunities and Outlook
Nursing Degree Information
Nursing Career Information
- Best Nursing Jobs Require Higher Nursing Education
- Rising Demand for RNs With Clinical Nursing Skills
- Nursing Leadership and Management Career Path
- Nursing Administration Career Information
- Registered Nurses Career Guide
Nursing Career Paths (BSN)
- Hospitalist Service Unit RN: Providing Care for Hospitalized Patients
- Charge Nurses Combine Managerial Skills and Clinical Experience
- Healthcare Risk Management: Minimizing Liabilities and Ensuring Quality Patient Care
- Chief Nursing Officer: Providing a Voice for Nurses
- Healthcare Director of Case Management: Improving Patient Care
- Manager of Ambulatory Surgery: Improving the Outpatient Experience
- A Clinical Nurse Manager Position Can Provide Opportunities for Leadership and Professional Advancement
- Telemetry Nurses: Tapping Into Technology for Patient Care
- ICU Staff RN: A Critical Role Within the Hospital
What Kind of Career Potential Does a Nursing Degree Provide?
Even with the current state of the economy, the nursing field is experiencing shortages of alarming proportions, and the future appears to hold more of the same. In a report titled Act Now For Your Tomorrow, the National Commission on Nursing Workforce for Long-Term Care revealed some startling statistics, among them:
- There are nearly 100,000 vacant nursing positions in long-term care facilities on any given day.
- The nursing turnover rate is greater than 50%.
- The nursing shortage is costing long-term care facilities approximately $4 billion per year in recruitment and training expenses.
In addition, a report by the American Hospital Association entitled The State of America`s Hospitals – Taking the Pulse showed that U.S. hospitals need approximately 118,000 RNs to fill vacant positions nationwide. That’s a vacancy rate of 8.5%. With a nursing degree such as a BSN, you will have the knowledge and flexibility to step into any available position. Choose the best university to help you gain new skills and credentials that will make your career thrive.
Why Jacksonville University?
Jacksonville University offers one of the most highly valued nursing degree programs through its virtual online classroom. With online learning, you enjoy the flexibility of earning your Bachelor of Science in Nursing on your own schedule, from just about anywhere, in manageable eight-week sessions. All you need is a computer with Internet access to view course lectures anytime through streaming online video. If you wish to complete classwork at a location where no Internet service is available, use the CD-ROMs provided with every online course. With Jacksonville University, you can be sure you’re earning a valued nursing degree from a respected learning institution.
