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As a nurse, you already know your skills are in high demand in just about every market in the U.S. So, after enduring four long years to obtain your Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), why would you subject yourself to another two years of study? Well, it turns out there are five excellent career-building reasons you should consider taking your education to the next level.
1. You Can Specialize: An MSN degree is your golden ticket to specialize in certain areas like psychiatry, oncology, and pediatric care. Because of the strong demand to work in these specialized fields, an MSN degree is often required.
2. You Can Qualify for Better-Paying Jobs: The average annual salary for a nurse with a MSN is significantly higher than that of a nurse with a BSN. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, the salary range for a nurse with a BSN is between $42,343 and $81,768 while the salary range for a nurse with an MSN is between $62,281 and $195,743.
3. You Can Teach Nursing: If helping train the next generation of nurses appeals to you, having a MSN opens the door for you to work as a nurse educator. According to the National Advisory Council on Nurse Education and Practice (NACNEP), there is a shortage of nurse faculty to educate students entering nursing programs around the country. Putting yourself in a position to play a vital role in the future of nursing not only have personal rewards, but can be financially lucrative as well.
4. You Can Pursue Management Opportunities: Read any job description for a nursing management position and you’ll find that it requires you to have a MSN degree to even get an interview. While management may not be a priority for you now, down the road it very well may be. You put yourself in the best position to pursue future job opportunities by pursuing an MSN now.
5. You Can Pursue Your Degree Online: Most MSN programs now offer the flexibility to pursue the degree 100 percent online. That means you can continue working and reap the benefits of continuing your education while still getting valuable on-the-job experience.
In addition to these career-advancing reasons for obtaining your MSN, you also benefit from the personal satisfaction of knowing you have gone the extra mile to prepare yourself to provide the best care possible to your patients.