Benefits of a Bachelor of Science in Nursing

As the healthcare industry continues to evolve and progress, a growing number of hospitals are only hiring nurses with baccalaureate degrees. One might even assume the industry is moving in a direction where an associate degree in nursing could eventually become obsolete. There is also a mounting body of evidence that shows our country’s desire for more baccalaureate-educated nurses as a means to improve patient outcomes and healthcare delivery.

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Magnet® hospitals are a great example. To obtain Magnet status from the American Nurses Credentialing Center, hospitals must have baccalaureate-educated staff in management and leadership-based roles. Additionally, hospitals in the process of applying for Magnet status must have a plan in place for employing an 80 percent nursing workforce with bachelor degrees by 2020.

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The ABSN Difference

A baccalaureate education in nursing goes far beyond the fundamental nursing skills taught in an associate degree program. When you pursue a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, your curriculum goes deeper into the nursing profession, covering areas such as nursing research, nursing management, and community health. This additional coursework is intended to help you:

  • Advance your critical thinking and leadership skills that lead to increased career opportunities.
  • Increase your understanding of the issues that significantly influence patient outcomes.
  • Gain skills that make it possible to practice nursing in inpatient and outpatient settings.

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Additionally, if you ever want to advance your career as a nurse practitioner, nurse midwife, clinical nurse specialist, or nurse anesthetist, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing serves as the precursor to the advanced degrees required for these top-paying positions.