Career Paths for BSN Graduates
A BSN can open up doors to career opportunities you wouldn’t otherwise be eligible for. As you look for room to grow your RN Career and more responsibility, you’ll need additional education. A Bachelor of Science in Nursing is also a stepping stone if your goal is to pursue a master’s degree in nursing (MSN) and work as an advanced practice nurse to include potential specialization in areas such as clinical educator, nurse practitioner, nurse midwife or clinical nurse specialist. Apply today and advance your RN to BSN Career!
Career Outlook in North Carolina
Earning your RN to BSN degree from NCWU can open doors to numerous healthcare facilities throughout North Carolina. Potential employers include:
- Atrium Health: A leading healthcare organization based in Charlotte, offering diverse opportunities for BSN-prepared nurses across various specialties.
- Duke University Health System: Known for excellence in medical research and patient care, providing a dynamic environment for nursing professionals.
- UNC Health Care: A statewide network of hospitals and clinics offering extensive career paths for nurses with advanced degrees.
- Novant Health: A not-for-profit health system with facilities across North Carolina, committed to improving community health.
- Wake Forest Baptist Health: An academic medical center integrating education and research, ideal for nurses seeking growth in clinical practice.
Career Options
- Private medical and surgical hospitals
- Public medical and surgical hospitals
- Schools and universities
- Research labs
- Home healthcare settings
- Nursing care facilities
- Private practices
- Community services
- Physicians’ offices
- Nurse Manager or Supervisor
- Nurse educator
- Administration
- Informatics Specialist
- Medical/Surgical Nurse
- Nursing Case Manager
- Traveling Nurse
- Legal Nurse Consultant
BSN prepared nurses have more job opportunities and higher pay in their careers.
In February 2015, online job advertisements in North Carolina offered ADN nurses an average annual salary of $46,663 and an average hourly wage of $22.43, while BSN-educated nurses were offered an average annual salary of $69,250 and an average hourly wage of $33.29.
Sources: Olga Yakusheva: http://nursing.umich.edu/faculty-staff/olga-yakusheva
*NUR major courses start in January, May and August. Students can also begin with general education and/or elective requirements in March, June and October.
