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Career Development Denise Alexander
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 2022-2032. 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.
Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics 2023 / Occupational Outlook Handbook 2022. BLS estimates do not represent entry-level wages and/or salaries. Multiple factors, including prior experience, age, geography market in which you want to work and degree field, will affect career outcomes and earnings. Herzing neither represents that its graduates will earn the average salaries calculated by BLS for a particular job nor guarantees that graduation from its program will result in a job, promotion, salary increase or other career growth.
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