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What Can I Do With A Major In… NURSING

General Information: Nursing is a major which includes both in-class and clinical preparation. Nursing is based on theory, research, and practice in nursing as well as on other disciplines. The goal of nursing is to prepare critically thinking, skilled nurses who act to promote, maintain, and restore health by working with persons, families, groups, and communities. Nurses work in a variety of settings, in hospitals and clinics, in rural clinics, in teaching facilities and in home healthcare settings, among others. The emphasis of primary prevention is health education and protection from illness and injury; secondary prevention is directed toward limiting illness. Prevention involves rehabilitation and restoration of health. Individuals who choose this major are people who enjoy assisting and helping others. They are usually very people-oriented and enjoy the presence of other frequently. Nursing students must have strong scientific and mathematical competencies.

Career Possibilities: * Registered Nurse (RN) * Nurse Practitioner * Director of Nursing * Traveling Nurse * Head Nurse * Clinical Nurse Specialist * Oncology Nurse * School Nurse * Nurse Anesthetist * Medical Surgical Nurse * Nurse Midwife Forensic Nursing * May require further education or Licensure

Statistics: · 2013 Annual median salary for Registered Nurses is $68,100; employment is expected to grow 37% by 2020. · 2013 Annual median salary for Nurse Midwives is $95,300; employment is expected to grow 37% by 2020. · 2013 Annual median salary for Nurse Anesthetists is $167,800; employment is expected to grow 37% by 2020. · 2013 Annual median salary for Nurse Practitioners is $95,300; employment is expected to grow 37% by 2020.

UCCS Clubs: Go to http://sll.uccs.edu/Clubs and log into Mountain Lion Connect in the top corner for a list of clubs or contact the SGA Office for more information, 719.255.3470 or [email protected].

For more information: www.nurse.com www.discovernursing.com www.gonursingschools.com

Sources: Occupational Outlook Handbook http://www.mymajors.com/ www.acinet.org www.worldwidelearn.com online.onetcenter.org www.simplyhired.com