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What Can I Do with a Major in…

Nursing

A major in nursing prepares a student for a career with constant demand in a fast-paced, stressful environment. Hospitals, clinics, businesses, and schools need nurses to support those who are sick or injured and direct the personal care of such people. The following occupations represent some career opportunities available to nursing majors. Some will require additional education. For more information visit the Career Center in Lucina 220.

Ambulatory Care Nurse
Athletic Trainer
Critical Care Worker
Clinical Nurse Specialist
General Duty Nurse
Home Health Aide
Hospital Administrator
Licensed Practical Nurse 
Nurse Practitioner 
Nurse Supervisor
Occupational Therapist
Physical Therapist
Professor
Recreational Therapist
Registered Nurse
Respiratory Therapist

Resources available in the Career Center, Lucina 220:

Career Opportunities in Health Care (OCC HEAL 2)
Careers in Focus: Nursing (OCC HEAL 37)
Careers in Health Care (OCC HEAL 4)
Careers in Nursing (OCC HEAL 36)
College Majors Handbook (MAJ 6)
Exploring Health Care Careers (OCC HEAL 8)
Occupational Outlook Handbook (JS JO 20)
Opportunities in Health and Medical Careers (OCC HEAL 26)
Opportunities in Nursing Careers (OCC HEAL 38)

Websites:

BSU School of Nursing: http://www.bsu.edu/nursing/ 
Great Links to Explore (BSU Career Center)
America
’s Career InfoNet: http://www.acinet.org
Employment Outlook: http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0854971.html
CNACareer.org
Nurse Without Borders.com:  http://www.nursewithoutborders.com/
Explore Health Careers: http://www.explorehealthcareers.org/
IndianaINTERNnet: http://www.indianaintern.net/home.asp
Information on Medical & Health Care education and careers
Internships.com
Internships USA.com
Vault Career Insider

O*NET:  http://online.onetcenter.org/
Occupational Outlook Handbook: http://www.bls.gov/oco/
Salary Wizard: http://www.salary.com
USNursingjobs.net
Volunteer Match: http://www.volunteermatch.org

 

 

 

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