There are three major educational paths to Registered Nursing; a Bachelor of Science degree (BSN), an associate degree (ADS), or a diploma. A bachelor’s degree requires 4 years of college to complete and an associate’s degree two to three years. In general a BSN will have greater opportunities for advancement. Many nurses also do graduate work to further their education which also leads to higher pay. The pay ranges depending on where they work and their education level. The average annual wage is $56,560, while an experienced Registered Nurse can make $76,720. Through research I found Registered Nurses make the most in Jackson, MS, and the least in Hattiesburg, MS. Some other occupations that are related to a Registered Nurse are a clinical nurse specialist, medical and health services manager, nurse anesthetist, and nurse practitioner. I have thought about going further into nursing and if I did, my choice would be a nurse practitioner because of my love for
There are three major educational paths to Registered Nursing; a Bachelor of Science degree (BSN), an associate degree (ADS), or a diploma. A bachelor’s degree requires 4 years of college to complete and an associate’s degree two to three years. In general a BSN will have greater opportunities for advancement. Many nurses also do graduate work to further their education which also leads to higher pay. The pay ranges depending on where they work and their education level. The average annual wage is $56,560, while an experienced Registered Nurse can make $76,720. Through research I found Registered Nurses make the most in Jackson, MS, and the least in Hattiesburg, MS. Some other occupations that are related to a Registered Nurse are a clinical nurse specialist, medical and health services manager, nurse anesthetist, and nurse practitioner. I have thought about going further into nursing and if I did, my choice would be a nurse practitioner because of my love for