Nurses who wish to improve their professional value and earn a higher salary can benefit from enrolling in masters degree programs, which can teach them the skills that are used in administrative positions. In an effort to provide equal access for students to obtain these degrees, more schools across the country are launching these educational opportunities.
Charlestown Southern University in South Carolina has announced it will now offer a nursing masters degree, which will complement the school's current bachelors program in this field of study, according to the Post and Courier. Professionals who are interested in earning this degree can also take advantage of its online availability, allowing them to advance their education without having to disrupt their careers.
Students who enroll in this program have the opportunity to take courses separately or fully enroll in the 5 to 7 week semesters, the new source reports.
The intention behind developing this program was to educate more nurses as well as provide training to future nursing instructors, which could help reduce the gap in demand for these professionals.
In 2008, there were approximately 55,100 nursing instructors and teachers employed in this field, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
