As a profession, nursing offers the opportunity to participate actively in promoting health and providing care to those who are ill. It is a career that demands a wide range of decision-making, interpersonal, management, and complex technical skills. Career opportunities in the field. A degree in nursing prepares a person to practice in diverse areas of nursing practice and with clients who span the age continuum. Employment opportunities are available in schools, community agencies, industrial agencies, government, businesses, and hospitals.
Students complete prerequisite courses as prenursing students.
Other courses in professional development, leadership, management, and research round out the preparation of the beginning professional nurse. The Nursing Honors Program offers talented, motivated students enriched educational opportunities in the professional program. The majority of ASU nursing faculty have doctorates and are nationally known for expertise and research in their fields. High school or college preparation. High school graduates should be well prepared in the sciences and math.