At last count, registered nurses held 2.1 million jobs nationwide. By 2008, they'll hold even more. In 1998 the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics listed nursing as one of the 10 occupations projected to have the largest growth in new jobs over the next decade. Formal coursework includes classes in anatomy, physiology, psychology, microbiology, sociology, pharmacology and nursing, plus clinical experience in direct patient care at various off-campus healthcare settings. Upon completion of all program requirements, you'll be fully prepared to assume the duties of a registered nurse in such settings as a hospital, physician's office, nursing home, home health, public health or occupational healthcare.
Enrollments are limited and the program has specific enrollment requirements.
Prospective students should schedule an orientation and planning session with the program coordinator prior to enrolling in the program. Group II math requirement is met by Nursing program admission requirements. As the largest health care occupation, registered nurses held about 2.1 million jobs in 1998. Nursing is one of the 10 occupations projected to have the largest number of new jobs through 2008, with employment opportunities existing in hospitals, home health, long-term and ambulatory care. Employment of LPNs is expected to grow through 2008 in response to the long-term care needs of a rapidly growing aging population and to the general growth of the health care field.