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What can you do with a Master of Science in Nursing degree?
You became a nurse because you want to help people. And you are. Every day, you’re making a difference in the lives of patients and their loved ones.
Now you’re ready to have an even greater impact in your career. Earning an online Master of Science in Nursing from Bradley University can get you one step closer to accomplishing this goal. Our program can help you develop the skills to:
- Expand the scope of care you provide
- Specialize your expertise in an area you’re passionate about
- Lead and mentor the next generation of nurses
Your master's degree can also qualify you for a wide range of new roles. Bradley’s MSN program offers three tracks - Nursing Administration, Family Nurse Practitioner, and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - which means you can focus your studies in the area that aligns with your interests and desired career path.
Continue reading to learn more about the industry outlook and some of the opportunities you can pursue when you earn your Bradley degree.
What's your growth potential?
When you earn your online MSN from Bradley, you can position yourself for a rewarding career where skilled professionals like you are in high demand.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) ranks nurse practitioner as the second-fastest growing occupation nationally, with more than 211,000 jobs expected to be added by 2029 — a 52% increase.
The BLS also anticipates significant growth in the nursing administration field, predicting a 32% increase (133,200 new jobs) in the medical and health services managers sector over the same time period.
Let's take an in-depth look at a few of your career options:
Family Nurse Practitioner (MSN-FNP)
Where can you work?
- Primary Care
- Private homes
- Community Clinics
- Health Departments
- Schools
- Hospitals
- Long Term and Short-term care facilities
- Urgent Cares
- Hospitals and medical clinics
Nursing Administrator (MSN-Nursing Administration)
Where can you work?
- Hospitals and medical clinics
- Home health care agencies
- Nursing care facilities
- Pharmaceutical corporations
- Insurance agencies
- Acute care and emergency settings
- Outpatient care centers
- Private doctors’ offices
- Community health agencies
- Medical device companies
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (MSN-PMHNP)
Where can you work?
- Hospitals
- Private practice
- Psychiatric and behavioral treatment clinics
- Corporations
- Residential treatment facilities
- Public health agencies
- Correctional facilities