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You want to help people.
Nursing is a profession that requires caring for the well-being of other individuals. This profession requires a certain skill set and an inner drive to care for those who cannot care for themselves. If you have a deep desire to help people, nursing might be the right career choice for you.
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You like working with kids.
If you have the heart to help and care for children in the healthcare sector, then you should consider earning your nursing degree so you can learn the fundamentals of nursing in a specialized area like pediatrics.
Pediatrics focuses on the care and treatment of children under the age of 18 or sometimes 21, depending on the practice. With a nursing degree, you can work in a children’s hospital, as a school nurse, or continue to pursue higher level, graduate education such as a master’s degree or a Doctorate degree, allowing you to work as an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) specializing in family or pediatric care.
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You want to provide care for our elders.
You might be someone who appreciates the companionship and wisdom of the elderly. Studies show that the healthcare industry will have an increase because the baby booming population is reaching retirement age. This comes with an increased need for care and treatment geared towards geriatric patients.
Gerontological nursing specializes in working with older adults as well as their families and communities to help ensure a healthy aging lifestyle. As a registered nurse, you can focus your career path on this area of expertise.
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You wish to improve hospital procedures.
If you have the drive to make a change in the healthcare industry, then landing an executive administrative job that holds critical decision-making responsibilities which impact overall healthcare policies and procedures is your goal.
Florida National University (FNU) offers degree programs in Health Services Administration, but if you consider yourself someone who might want to take the hands-on approach in making a difference, then FNU offers a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree program, then once you complete that program, you can jump right into the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program. In the, you’ll have the option of concentrating solely on Nurse Leadership and Management where you’ll master the dynamics of complex decision-making processes, managing finances, informatics, and organizational dynamics.
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You are invested in your work.
If you’re the type of person that is always going over and above the duties and responsibilities tasked to you, then you could enjoy a career in nursing. When you find something that you love doing and can manage to make a career out of it, the responsibilities that it entails seem less like a chore. Your duties turn into something that you want to do rather than having to do.
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You like to be active at work.
Are you the type of person who doesn’t want to sit behind a desk for 8 hours a day? Working as a registered nurse certainly entails some paperwork, but many of your responsibilities will require being on your feet. As a nurse, you’ll often check on all your patients to make sure they remain stable and promptly intervene if they are not. You’ll also be responsible for monitoring their diet, physical activity and preparing them for examinations and treatments. That kind of work demands a certain level of physical activity on your part, so you’ll be quite active working as a registered nurse.
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You want job security.
The healthcare industry is one of the most lucrative industries out there. The demand for nurses is expected to increase. As long as there is a need for healthcare, there will be a need for nurses. Whether it’s in town or across the country with a travel nursing agency, you’re almost certain to find a nursing job. Additionally, there are many part-time nursing positions. This means that two registered nurses are needed to fill one single position, thus doubling the employment rate.
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You want flexibility.
If you’re looking for a career that offers flexible hours, then the nursing industry is it. Healthcare doesn’t stop at five o’clock, or on weekends or holidays. It’s a 24/7 demand that requires the constant care and supervision of those who are in need of it. So, if you’re looking for flexibility, depending on what kind of healthcare facility you work for—especially if it’s a hospital and/or urgent care facility, you’ll have a better chance of working the shift that best works with your schedule. However, it’s worth noting that in the healthcare industry nothing’s guaranteed. As a nurse, you must be ready to assist physicians and other healthcare personnel, as well as treating patients whenever needed, at a moment’s notice.
Do You Think You Have What It Takes to Be a Nurse?
If any of these eight characteristics sounds like you, contact FNU’s admissions department. We are located in Hialeah, Florida with a second campus in Miami along with an online department and training center.
FNU is a regionally accredited university by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) and the BSN program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.
If you’re the type of student looking for flexibility, then you might also want to consider enrolling in FNU’s online nursing programs. So, start your career toward a rewarding nursing career and contact us today.
The baccalaureate nursing program (BSN) at Florida National University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, (202) 887-6791. http://www.aacn.nche.edu/ccneaccreditation
The Master’s degree in nursing at Florida National University is pursuing initial accreditation by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, (202) 887-6791. http://www.aacn.nche.edu/ccneaccreditation
