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Ten Reasons why
Nursing is Right for You at JSU!!
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- CARING
. . .
The
foundation for
nursing is an altruistic philosophy…concern for the well being of
others.
- JOB OPPORTUNITY
. . .
Research indicates
a national shortage of nurses with bachelors degrees. Nursing offers unlimited
professional opportunities. There will always be a demand for nurses.
- DIVERSITY . . .
Nursing offers a
multitude of specialty areas, one to suit every personality and interest area
from health promotion to disease management.
- INTELLECTUAL
CHALLENGE
Critical thinking
and problem solving abilities underlie decision making skills required by professional
nursing. Nursing offers challenge and learning on a daily basis.
- EXCITEMENT . . .
From the birth of
a baby to the life-saving efforts of the Emergency Room staff, nursing is never
dull and offers challenges on a daily basis.
- SALARY . . .
Excellent salaries
are available in nursing.
- REPUTATION . . .
JSU College of
Nursing and Health Sciences is a fully accredited program, well known for its
quality graduates. Faculty members are personally interested in each student.
- COST . . .
Tuition and living
expenses at JSU are among the least expensive in the state. Numerous options
for financial assistance are also a big plus. The JSU Bursar's Office
256-782-5458 can provide detailed cost information.
- SOCIAL LIFE . . .
JSU
is recognized
as "the friendliest campus in the South" . . . small enough to meet
new people, but large enough to support many social, cultural, and athletic
activities. We have fun!!!
- PROFESSIONAL
ACTIVITIES…
JSU has one
of the
most active and visible student nurse associations in the state… the Jacksonville Association of Nursing Students (JANS) is
affiliated with the Alabama
State Nurses Association.
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Why a BSN
in Nursing is Right for You at JSU!!
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The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that employment for registered
nurses will grow faster than any other occupation though 2012, increasing by as
much as 27% compared to an average increase of 15% for all occupations. Nurses
who are prepared at the BSN level are in high demand! The National Advisory
Council on Nurse Education and Practice has urged that at least two-thirds of
the basic nurse workforce hold baccalaureate or higher degrees in nursing by
2010. Currently, only about 43 percent do. According to the American
Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN), nurse executives increasingly report
their desire for the majority of hospital staff nurses to be prepared at the
BSN level to meet the more complex needs of today's patient care. The broader
educational preparation of the BSN prepares the graduate to coordinate a
comprehensive plan of nursing care, design discharge plans, and collaborate
with family members and the entire health care team. The BSN nurse is the only
basic nursing graduate prepared to practice in all health care settings
critical care, outpatient care, public health, and mental health (AACN, 1997).
The complexity of today's health systems calls for nurses who can make
independent clinical decisions, draw on a background in the behavioral and
social sciences, and communicate effectively. The BSN nurse is prepared for a
career as a clinician, manager, consumer of research, and community leader. The
demand for
RNs with a BSN degree has never been higher! (See AACN
article: “
Your
Nursing Career: A Look At The Facts”)
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