
To find a job in the healthcare industry today, you must have a solid education. Most major employers are looking for registered nurses (RNs) who have bachelor’s degrees rather than associate’s degrees. Though bachelor’s degrees require a four-year commitment as opposed to two-year associate’s degrees, the extra education makes you more attractive to prospective employers and sets you up for greater earning potential in the future.
Bachelor’s degrees in nursing come in two varieties. The first is for aspiring nurses who have never worked in the field and want to pursue an education to join the ever-growing healthcare industry. These programs are intended to prepare you for the NCLEX-RN exam, the test you must pass to obtain your license as a nurse. The other type of program is intended for working RNs. These nurses already have an associate’s degree but want to continue their education to learn even more skills. Such a program will help you move from an associate’s degree to a bachelor’s degree.