We’ve discussed the benefits of earning a bachelor’s of science in nursing and even reasons to get a master’s of science in nursing. The University of Arizona College of Nursing took it a step further and explored how advanced nursing degrees can help nurses evolve from providing disease-centered to patient-centered care in a recent infographic.
Here are a few stats:
- One-third of nurses are older than 50
- 55 percent of nurses today plan to retire in the next 10 years
- One million new registered nurses are needed by 2016 to care for an increasing patient load due to healthcare reform
- 48 percent of nurses work in private medical and surgical hospitals, but employment is expected to grow 26 percent in outpatient and long-term care facilities
- Only 50 percent of nurses today hold a bachelor’s degree
- Earning an MSN boosts the average salary by 17 percent
See the full infographic below for more reasons nurses need advanced degrees — and check out What to Look for in a BSN Program for tips on furthering your education.