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There are a variety of nursing educational options, from getting a diploma to become a practical nurse (LPN) to earning your Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN) and beyond.
You could also start your nursing journey with an Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) and become a registered nurse (RN). According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), there is an anticipated 6% employment increase in RNs between 2023-2033. RNs provide and coordinate patient care, offer education and support and support to patients and their families and work as a part of a team with other healthcare professionals.
An ASN is a type of degree that – along with a BSN – can lead to a career as an RN.
To become an RN, you need to complete a certified nursing program and pass the National Council Licensure Exam for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). Some RNs have their diploma in nursing while others have their ASN or their Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). At the end of Herzing’s ASN program, you’ll have the essential skills needed to begin your career and be prepared to take your NCLEX-RN which is required to practice in the United States.
You have many options to choose from to become an RN but getting your ASN is a great way to get your career started for several reasons.
The amount of time it takes to earn an ASN and then become an RN varies depending on your prior education and work experience.
You can get your ASN by following these three steps:
If you’re just starting your nursing career, you already work in healthcare or you’re looking for a fresh start, getting your ASN degree could be the next step to where you want to be.
BLS pay estimates calculate the median annual wage for various occupations. Per the BLS the median wage for an occupation is: "The wage at which half of the workers in the occupation earned more than that amount, and half earned less. Median wage data are from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey." Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook 2024. BLS median wage estimates do not represent entry-level wages and/or salaries. Multiple factors, including prior experience, age, geographic market in which you want to work, and degree level and field, will affect career outcomes, including starting salary and earnings as an experienced employee. Herzing neither represents that its graduates will earn the median salaries calculated by BLS for a particular job nor guarantees that graduation from its program will result in a job, promotion, particular wage or salary, or other career growth.
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