Frequently Asked Questions

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Why should I get a Bachelors degree in nursing? I will only get fifty cents more an hour in my current job?

A Bachelors degree in nursing opens many new opportunities for your career in nursing. While taking courses you interact with nurses from other hospitals and community agencies and learn many other strategies for improving patient care, making work easier and more enjoyable

Will I be able to get credit toward a degree?

Each educational institution has its own policy on this. Because you have no actual college credit, your nursing knowledge may have to be validated through examination. Credit for general education courses will also be evaluated on an individual basis.

How long will it take me to earn a degree?

This depends on whether you're attending school part-time or full-time and the number of credits needed for completion of the degree. For an RN with an associate degree, it will take at least four fulltime semesters. Some schools have accelerated or concentrated courses designed specifically for RNs which may reduce this period.

What types of graduate degrees are available?

MA (Master of Art), MS* (Master of Science), MEd (Master of Education), MSN (Master of Science in Nursing), PhD (Doctor of Philosophy), EdD (Doctor of Education), ND (Nursing Doctorate), DNSc (Doctor of Nursing Science).

How long does it take to get a doctoral degree?

Three years of full-time study is probably the minimal time it will take to complete doctoral work, with the usual time being 4 to 6 years. Generally, students are allowed a maximum of 7 to 8 years to complete doctoral work.