Question

Could any of you please tell me why you decided to get your BSN at CSE! What has it provided you, why is it helpful to have a four year BSN program.

Answer 1

Ans) Typical Curriculum for Four Year BSN Programs:

- The classes that you will have to take to complete your degree will vary, but some of the classes could include these:

Psychology

Biochemistry

Assessment of health and illness

Human anatomy

Nursing profession overview

Pathophysiology

Pharmacology

Statistics

Childbearing and reproductive health

Community health nursing

Leadership and management

Nursing and caring for patients

Common Four Year BSN Requirements:
- Most colleges will require you to have certain prerequisites completed before you apply for their BSN program. If you have done bachelor’s degree work at another university, you may have taken some of these classes already. Some of the most common prerequisite courses include these:

English composition

Human anatomy

Human physiology

Microbiology

Statistics

Psychology or sociology

Human growth and development

Biology or chemistry

Other common requirements for admission into many 4 year BSN programs:

A GPA of 2.5+.

Complete transcripts from all previous universities you attended.

High school transcript.

Two or three academic and/or professional recommendations.

A quality essay describing your career goals as a nurse.

Cities With a High Demand for Nurses
As we mentioned above, there is an overall high demand for nurses in the US, but some cities have higher demand than others. Some of the cities with the most demand and their corresponding salaries include:

New York City – $84,100

Los Angeles – $92,000

Chicago – $71,600

Houston TX – $76,050

Boston – $88,200

Dallas – $70,000

Characteristics of a Good Nursing Position:
- While it is true that there is a high demand for nurses, you still want to ensure that the nursing job that you get is a good fit for you. Here are some ideas to keep in mind to get in a good nursing position:

- Look for advancement opportunities: A good nursing position should offer you the chance to advance if you do good work. You should look for a role that could allow you to advance into management or leadership. You might look for the chance to be promoted to a shift leader and then possibly unit leader, and then assistant director of nursing.

- Job security: Obviously, you want a stable position that you know will likely be there for years to come. Look for a hospital or clinic that has a long history of stable employment and a history of promoting from within. If you see high job turnover, you may want to reconsider.

- Positive environment: Many companies now offer nurses more flexible schedules and time off. Organizations that offer this are focusing on hiring and keeping quality nurses, so this is the sort of place you want to work.

- Good pay and benefits: Nurses are enjoying higher wages in the past. The Department of Labor reports that the 2012 median salary for all nurses was $65,400.

- Partnered with universities: It is a good idea to choose a hospital that has generous educational benefits. Some organizations may offer generous tuition discounts and reimbursements.

After You Graduate:
After you graduate from your BSN program, you will be eligible to take the NCLEX-RN examination. When you pass your exam, you will qualify for most entry-level nursing positions in the US.