Over the next eight years, there will be more than 581,000 new positions created for registered nurses (RNs), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Due to this increase, employers may be more likely to hire individuals who have specific focuses or specializations in this field.
To meet the demands of the fast-growing healthcare industry, some schools are adding programs that are designed for RNs. For example, Cedarville University recently announced it will increase its offerings to provide professionals with the option to obtain a master's degree in nursing starting next fall, according to the Dayton Business Journal.
Janet Conway, chair of the school's nursing department, told the news source that the new program is for nurses who have earned a four-year degree and "are ready to build upon their clinical practice."
Individuals who wish to obtain this certification will learn about clinical expertise, nurse leadership, healthcare delivery and the use of evidence-based research, according to the news source.
Upon graduation, these enrollees will be prepared for jobs in primary care or global health ministry as well as careers in health education.
Payscale.com reports that individuals who have completed similar master's degrees can work as family or pediatric nurse practitioners as well as advanced RNs or clinical managers.
