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Master's in Nursing

"Gonzaga offers a high quality, reputable graduate nursing program with the convenience of distance learning."

— Gretchen Fowell

Online MSN Degree Career Outlook

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Experienced Nurses with advanced nursing degrees are in great demand in academia and healthcare leadership. As the nursing shortage continues to strain the nursing workforce, and as the population continues to age, the need for capable professionals with a background in nursing to work as Nurse Educators, or in healthcare leadership, is on the rise.

Nurse Educator Profile

A nursing professional in this area typically gains employment in one of the following settings:

Senior colleges and universities
Junior or community colleges
Hospital-based schools of nursing
Technical colleges
Hospitals
Community health agencies
Home care agencies
Long-term care facilities
Online using distance learning technology.

Nurse educators working in academic settings typically work on a nine-month faculty appointment around the semester based year. Opportunities to teach during summer months are often available. Salaries vary depending on rank, education and institution type.

Nurse educators take advantage of the many benefits of teaching including autonomy, a regular and convenient schedule, and the intrinsic value of teaching future nurses.

Health Systems Leader Profile:

A nursing professional in this area typically gains employment either in the leadership of a healthcare facility (such as a hospital) or in the leadership of a health care system (such as an HMO).

Sample jobs:

Care Management Nurse Manager with Aetna Specialty Pharmacy

Oversees the implementation of medical management services including but not limited to inpatient care coordination, discharge planning, case management, disease management, precertification, and monitoring of daily performance to ensure business goals are met.

Nurse Manager

Plans and implements the overall nursing policies, procedures, and services for a unit. Maintains nursing staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training clinical staff. Ensures that nurses are current in competency, assessments, licensure, certifications, and other annual training. May provide direct patient care and is responsible for assessing, planning, and evaluating patient care.

Chief Nursing Executive – $162,705 median national salary

Plans and directs all patient services. Develops and implements nursing policies, objectives, and initiatives. Reviews nursing department operations to ensure compliance with established standards. Ensures that all patients receive the highest quality care.

Median salary information listed above includes figures, factored from throughout the United States, for a range of nursing careers, according to data available from salary.com

To learn more about the opportunities available to you as a registered nurse outside of day-to-day nursing request more information or call us today at (866) 295-3105 to learn more about our online MSN programs.