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The Curious Bag
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If you want to become an advanced-practice nurse--such as a nurse administrator, nurse anesthetist or nurse midwife--you'll need to earn a master's degree in nursing. It is a widely available and popular degree; indeed, the health-care industry is one of the few in America expected to expand in the coming years.
Types
Universities offer several types of nursing masters' degrees, including an MN (Master of Nursing), an MAN (Master of Arts in Nursing) and an MSN (Master of Science in Nursing). Check each individual school's website for the particular focus of its degrees.
Time Frame
A masters in nursing program will usually take 18 to 24 months to complete if you're studying full time. Part-time or joint-degree programs may take longer.
Specializations
Most nursing masters' programs require you to choose a specialization. They include geriatrics, forensic nursing, pediatric care, psychology and management.
Jobs
Depending on your specialization, you can get a nursing job as a hospital nurse, a home-care nurse for elderly patients, a corporate health adviser or an insurance consultant.
Hospital Nursing
Hospital nurses make up about 50 percent of nurses. They work in areas from ER patient care and X-ray units to administrative tasks handling medical paperwork and patient processing.
Source:
Guide to Schools Offering a Master's in Nursing
Get Your Master's Degree in Nursing
National League for Nursing Accreditation
Resource:
Nursing Jobs
The American Association of Nursing Colleges
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