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# Masters in Nursing

MSN Degree | Masters Degree in Nursing

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- [MSN Programs Continue to Roll-Out at Universities to Meet Primary Care Shortages; Indiana University Northwest is the Latest to Add a Program](https://www.msnedu.org/2016/11/msn-programs-continue-to-roll-out-at-universities-to-meet-primary-care-shortages-indiana-university-northwest-is-the-latest-to-add-a-program/) - Reviewed by Abbie Jacobs, RN, BSN The Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) predicts that over the next decade, the shortage in physicians will grow to between 61,700 and 94,700. The growing need for primary care professionals has prompted universities to offer master’s in nursing programs to prepare APRNs in an effort to combat the
- [Top Senior Level Nursing Leadership Skills: Mentorship, Communication and Flexibility](https://www.msnedu.org/2016/05/top-senior-level-nursing-leadership-skills-mentorship-communication-and-flexibility/) - Reviewed by Abbie Jacobs, RN, BSN In the medical industry, nursing does not just occur in the examination room. Nurses work with doctors, attend meetings, work with technical staff, and more. In order to inhabit all the roles a senior nurse needs to on a daily basis, there are multiple leadership skills to exercise and
- [Different Types of MSN Programs: Considering Your Options](https://www.msnedu.org/2017/02/different-types-of-msn-programs-considering-your-options/) - Reviewed by Abbie Jacobs, RN, BSN If you are looking into getting an MSN, you have a number of options to choose from. The American Association of Colleges of Nursing provides an excellent summary of your choices in its brochure on graduate nursing programs: Accelerated Programs Universities and colleges offer accelerated programs for students who
- [Texas Medical Center Celebrates National Nurse Practitioner Week](https://www.msnedu.org/2017/01/texas-medical-center-celebrates-national-nurse-practitioner-week/) - Reviewed by Abbie Jacobs, RN, BSN National Nurse Practitioners week was celebrated Nov. 13 – 19 across the country and Kingwood Medical Center in Kingwood, Texas took the opportunity to spotlight some of its brightest during that week. Sandy Wood, NP, said that her becoming a nurse practitioner had been her life goal. She expressed
- [Mercy Hospital Nurse Looks Back on 34-Year Career](https://www.msnedu.org/2016/12/mercy-hospital-nurse-looks-back-on-34-year-career/) - Reviewed by Abbie Jacobs, RN, BSN For more than 34 years Theresa Witt has provided care to thousands of patients in the Missouri area. She began her extensive career in 1982 as an R.N. at St. John’s Regional Medical Center in Springfield and over the next three decades she held various nursing positions in the
- [Allina Health Hopes to End Month-Long Nursing Strike](https://www.msnedu.org/2016/10/allina-health-hopes-to-end-month-long-nursing-strike/) - Reviewed by Abbie Jacobs, RN, BSN Allina Health in Minnesota is in the midst of a nursing strike that has cost the organization millions of dollars. The strike, which began on Labor Day, is the result of a dispute over the cost of health benefits for nurses and is the second this summer. Nurses from
- [The Nursing Profession Has Been a Winding Road for One Nurse Practitioner](https://www.msnedu.org/2016/09/the-nursing-profession-has-been-a-winding-road-for-one-nurse-practitioner/) - Reviewed by Abbie Jacobs, RN, BSN When Sheena Painter began working as a certified nurse’s assistant (CNA) at the age of 17, she didn’t know she was taking her first step towards a long and successful career in nursing. The Texas County, Missouri nurse remembers thinking, “CNA? What’s that?” Her first job at Licking Park
- [UAF Nursing Program Continues to Climb in MSN Degree National Rankings](https://www.msnedu.org/2016/08/uaf-nursing-program-continues-to-climb-in-msn-degree-national-rankings/) - Reviewed by Abbie Jacobs, RN, BSN U.S. News & World Report 2017 Best Graduate Schools Guidebook recently ranked the Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing at Florida Atlantic University (FAU) No. 46 for its Master of Science Nursing (MSN) program. The university was also ranked No. 44 for its Doctor of Nursing (DNP) program. The
- [Violence in the Workplace: What’s Being Done to Protect our Nation’s Healthcare Workforce](https://www.msnedu.org/2016/04/violence-in-the-workplace-whats-being-done-to-protect-our-nations-healthcare-workforce/) - Reviewed by Abbie Jacobs, RN, BSN Workplace violence can occur anywhere. However, a number of studies have found that workers who provide services that involve a great deal of contact with the public are at a greater risk of encountering violence in the workplace. The U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
- [Legislation that would Give West Virginia Nurse Practitioners Full Practice Authority Heads to the House Floor](https://www.msnedu.org/2016/04/legislation-that-would-give-west-virginia-nurse-practitioners-full-practice-authority-heads-to-the-house-floor/) - Reviewed by Abbie Jacobs, RN, BSN While the impetus to grant full practice authority to nurse practitioners has been gaining ground throughout the country, some legislators in West Virginia sought to limit the scope of practice for NPs in a recent House bill. H.B. 4334 proposes to make significant changes to the scope of practice

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- [Home](https://www.msnedu.org/) - What is Nursing? - Nursing is a holistic method of patient-centered care performed by state-licensed nurses who treat disease and disability with an evidence-based approach as part of multidisciplinary healthcare teams. Nursing practice requires a college education and happens at both basic and advanced levels of care. There is little doubt that we need to
- [About Us](https://www.msnedu.org/about-us/) - To get in contact with us for updates or anything else, please email here: info@msnedu.org. MSNedu.org was created to support RNs as they pursue career progression through advanced education. By extension, we hope to serve the broader community of nursing education providers, health policy advocates, employers and other stakeholders in the US healthcare system by providing a
- [Contact Us](https://www.msnedu.org/contact-us/)
- [Nurse Anesthetist MSN Programs](https://www.msnedu.org/nurse-anesthetist-msn-programs/) - The educational process to become a nurse anesthetist is arguably the most intensive among all advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs). These highly skilled and competent professionals work as independent providers or as part of an anesthesiologist-led team, where they deliver the same level of anesthesia care as their physician counterparts. Recent estimates have nurse anesthetists
- [How to Become a Nurse Anesthetist](https://www.msnedu.org/how-to-become-a-nurse-anesthetist/) - According to the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA), more than 49,000 nurse anesthetists held active licenses in the US as of 2015, routinely administering anesthetics to some 40 million Americans every year. Their high level of expertise allows them to administer anesthesia for all types of surgical cases, from dental surgery and common outpatient
- [CRNA Jobs](https://www.msnedu.org/crna-jobs/) - Certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) are nationally certified as having the competencies necessary to administer anesthesia and related care, and state licensed as advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs). Although the CRNA scope of practice is ultimately structured according to state statutes and regulations and/or institutional policy, it generally includes providing patient care in the following
- [Accredited MSN Programs in Nonclinical Roles](https://www.msnedu.org/accredited-msn-programs-in-nonclinical-roles/) - Accredited Master’s Programs for Nurse Educators, Administrators, Informaticists and More Experienced RNs looking to get into nonclinical roles in education, administration and informatics, as well as bachelor’s-educated non-nursing professionals from other fields looking to make a career change all have something in common – a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN). There are literally hundreds
- [Accredited MSN Programs in Advanced Clinical Practice](https://www.msnedu.org/accredited-msn-programs-in-advanced-clinical-practice/) - RNs interested in gaining more professional autonomy and earning higher salaries as advanced clinicians often see a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) as an inevitable step in their careers. Here at MSNedu.org, we know what it’s like trying to find a program that provides everything graduate nursing students are looking for. Not only do
- [West Virginia](https://www.msnedu.org/west-virginia/) - The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) remains the educational standard for RNs interested in becoming advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs), as well as those interested in taking on advanced nonclinical roles as nurse educators, patient advocates, nurse informaticists, administrators and more. Through advanced clinical preparation in health assessment, pathophysiology and pharmacology, MSN programs prepare
- [Virginia](https://www.msnedu.org/virginia/) - A Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) provides the educational foundation registered nurses need to become advanced clinical practitioners and clinical nurse leaders, or to begin careers in advanced nonclinical roles in administration, education, informatics and more. Based on the focus of their training and certification, Virginia’s licensed nurse practitioners (LNPs) may be recognized as
- [Washington](https://www.msnedu.org/washington/) - Pursuing a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) with an emphasis in a specialized area of advanced clinical practice is a natural progression for RNs with their sites set on careers that involve a greater level of professional autonomy and higher salaries. RNs interested in moving into advanced nonclinical roles in academia, administration, research, informatics,
- [Tennessee](https://www.msnedu.org/tennessee/) - The prospects for job growth and salary increases are just two of the factors that make earning a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) inevitable for many RNs with their sights set on career progression. In addition to opening doors to careers in teaching and healthcare administration, an MSN is the educational standard for RNs
- [Vermont](https://www.msnedu.org/vermont/) - A Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) provides RNs with the educational foundation necessary to enjoy the respect, autonomy and higher pay associated with entering advanced practice. RNs interested in moving into advanced nonclinical roles in academia, administration, research, patient advocacy and more, also pursue a graduate level education. Advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) have
- [Texas](https://www.msnedu.org/texas/) - According to the January 2016 news bulletin published by the Texas Board of Nursing (BON), Texas is launching the Choosing Wisely campaign, a program developed by the national Physicians Alliance through the American Board of Internal Medicine Foundation. This program aims to integrate recommendations from industry partners to improve the use of evidence-based healthcare. The
- [South Dakota](https://www.msnedu.org/south-dakota/) - A look at the 2016 US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) map of Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) in South Dakota makes one thing starkly apparent: virtually every area outside of the state's five largest cities has been identified as having a shortage of primary-care providers, earning them a spot on the list
- [Rhode Island](https://www.msnedu.org/rhode-island/) - A Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) with specialized tracks in the various advanced practice roles gives RNs an educational foundation in advanced health assessment, pharmacology, and pathophysiology, allowing them to enjoy the respect, autonomy and higher pay that comes with becoming licensed as nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, certified nurse-midwives or certified registered nurse
- [Utah](https://www.msnedu.org/utah/) - Obtaining a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) is widely regarded as the standard educational step to becoming an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) in any of the advanced roles recognized in Utah. APRNs fill vital roles at every level of care in a variety of different practice settings: nurse midwives care for mothers and
- [Oregon](https://www.msnedu.org/oregon/) - Registered nurses interested in entering advanced practice so as to enjoy a greater level of independence, prescriptive authority, and higher salaries, set their sits on earning a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN). As of 2014, some 31,050 RNs were licensed and practicing in Oregon according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Among
- [Oklahoma](https://www.msnedu.org/oklahoma/) - A specialized Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) provides the educational foundation RNs need to enjoy the independence, respect and increased earning power that comes with becoming an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) certified as a nurse practitioner, clinical nurse specialist, nurse anesthetist, or nurse midwife. Aspiring nursing graduate students with their sites set on
- [Ohio](https://www.msnedu.org/ohio/) - The educational standard for Ohio’s advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs), clinical leaders, and nonclinical professionals in nurse education, administration and informatics is the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN). Through specialized didactic coursework and clinical sequences, MSN programs prepare aspiring APRNs in Ohio for national certification and state licensure as nurse anesthetists, clinical nurse specialists,
- [North Dakota](https://www.msnedu.org/north-dakota/) - A growing number of RNs in North Dakota are pursuing a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) to prepare for a career in advanced clinical practice, or to take on influential roles as clinical leaders, educators, administrators, patient advocates, medical writers, informaticists and more. North Dakota’s advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) are nationally certified in
- [North Carolina](https://www.msnedu.org/north-carolina/) - North Carolina’s master’s prepared nurses serve as advanced clinicians, nationally certified as nurse anesthetists, clinical nurse specialists, nurse midwives, or nurse practitioners. In addition to work in clinical settings, MSN-prepared nurses in North Carolina are also found working in nonclinical roles as patient advocates, informaticists, educators, administrators, public health nurses and more. MSN-prepared advanced practice
- [New York](https://www.msnedu.org/new-york/) - A Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) provides RNs with an educational foundation in advanced health assessment, pharmacology, and pathophysiology, positioning them for the respect, autonomy and higher pay that comes with becoming an advanced clinician. The MSN is a highly customizable degree that is also available with a focus in advanced nonclinical areas like
- [New Mexico](https://www.msnedu.org/new-mexico/) - For nurses, an MSN can open up career possibilities that include APRN licensure, upper-level management positions, teaching opportunities and more. With advanced education and career progression also comes a generous increase in base pay. While the average salary for New Mexico’s RNs was $65,790 as of 2014, nurses in advanced clinical and nonclinical roles earned
- [New Jersey](https://www.msnedu.org/new-jersey/) - In its 2014 state profile of New Jersey, the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) reported that 2,611 students were enrolled in Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) programs throughout the state. The profile also discussed the high demand for advanced practice nurses (APNs), and how the shortage of advanced clinicians is becoming more
- [New Hampshire](https://www.msnedu.org/new-hampshire/) - Common among faculty nurse educators, nurse administrators, nurse informaticists and advanced clinicians, including clinical nurse leaders, nurse practitioners, certified nurse midwives and clinical nurse specialists, is the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN). With specialty tracks in each of these nonclinical and advanced clinical roles, earning an MSN is an inevitable step for registered nurses
- [Nevada](https://www.msnedu.org/nevada/) - The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) is the educational standard for ambitious RNs interested in entering advanced clinical practice as nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, nurse midwives, or nurse anesthetists. RNs interested in establishing careers in nonclinical settings also have the option of pursuing specialized tracks in MSN programs that would prepare them to
- [Nebraska](https://www.msnedu.org/nebraska/) - Nebraska’s registered nurses pursue a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) to develop advanced clinical skills in health assessment, pharmacology, and pathophysiology, which positions them to become nationally certified as nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, nurse anesthetists or nurse midwives. RNs interested in moving into advanced nonclinical roles in education, administration, research, informatics, patient advocacy
- [Montana](https://www.msnedu.org/montana/) - The state of Montana is home to 103 separate areas classified as health professional shortage areas (HPSAs) and another 55 locales that have been recognized as medically under-served areas according to the US Health and Human Services Administration. These figures underline a critical need in the state for qualified healthcare professionals to serve as primary
- [Missouri](https://www.msnedu.org/missouri/) - A 2012 white paper on the status of advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) in Missouri released in association with the Missouri Nurses Association began by pointing out how advanced nurse clinicians could be the solution to the state's shortage of healthcare providers. This is a systemic problem that requires a systemic solution, as increasing the
- [Mississippi](https://www.msnedu.org/mississippi/) - With a growing percentage of Mississippians growing older, in addition to those gaining access to health insurance outright, the demand for MSN-educated advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) is also increasing. A Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) provides RNs with training in advanced health assessment, pharmacology, and pathophysiology, allowing them to enjoy the respect, autonomy
- [Minnesota](https://www.msnedu.org/minnesota/) - Earning a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) fulfills the minimum education requirements RNs need to enter advanced clinical practice and other vital nursing careers in clinical leadership, education, administration, informatics, patient advocacy and more. In virtually all respects, an MSN allows for a greater level of independence and advanced opportunities that bring higher pay.
- [Michigan](https://www.msnedu.org/michigan/) - The most recent Michigan Center for Nursing survey asking about the education level among Michigan's RNs with specialty certification was performed in 2013. It found that over 75 percent of all specialty-certified nurses held an MSN (with an additional seven percent holding a doctoral degree). According to the survey, 90 percent of nurse practitioners had
- [Massachusetts](https://www.msnedu.org/massachusetts/) - A specialized Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) provides the educational foundation RNs need to enter advanced practice, which comes with a greater level of autonomy, a great deal of respect in the professional community and the opportunity to earn a much higher salary. Between 1999 and 2014 the number of advanced practice registered nurses
- [Maryland](https://www.msnedu.org/maryland/) - The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) featured Maryland’s own nurse practitioner Andrea Brassard as a prime example of the growing importance of APRNs in its article, “APRNs a 'Big Part of the Solution' to the Primary Care Provider Shortage.” The piece detailed how APRNs can, in many situations, step in to fill the role of
- [Maine](https://www.msnedu.org/maine/) - A Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) provides the educational foundation required for RNs to become licensed as advanced practice registered nurses (APRN). Entering advanced practice gives nurses a greater level of autonomy, a great deal of respect in the professional community and the opportunity to earn a much higher salary. In addition to fulfilling
- [Louisiana](https://www.msnedu.org/louisiana/) - The Louisiana State Board of Nursing's annual report in 2014 revealed that eight percent (4,469 professionals) of the state’s RNs are licensed as advanced practice registered nurses (APRN), up 35 percent from the number of APRNs in 2010. As of the publication of the 2014 report, the breakdown of APRNs in each of the four
- [Kentucky](https://www.msnedu.org/kentucky/) - Career advancement, professional autonomy, a more inclusive scope of practice and better pay are important motivations for RNs that make the decision to earn a Master of Science in Nursing. A comparison of the average RN salary in Kentucky to that of MSN-educated advanced practice nurses in various roles helps demonstrate the earning power that
- [Kansas](https://www.msnedu.org/kansas/) - Advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) in Kansas are educated at the graduate level through a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree or higher, and nationally certified in of four roles as clinical nurse specialists, nurse anesthetists, nurse midwives, and nurse practitioners. Other Kansas nurses that usually possess an MSN or higher include: Nurse administrators
- [Iowa](https://www.msnedu.org/iowa/) - The minimum educational requirement for RNs interested in advancing their careers to become advanced registered nurse practitioners remains the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN). Iowa’s advanced registered nurse practitioners (ARNPs) have made great strides in recent years as Iowa legislature continues to acknowledge their importance in healthcare delivery for Iowa’s citizens. For example, in
- [Indiana](https://www.msnedu.org/indiana/) - Whether in advanced clinical practice or in advanced nonclinical roles in areas like administration and informatics, the value of a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) is only expected to increase in the coming years. According to the Indiana Department for Workforce and Labor Development, a number of key practice areas of nursing associated with
- [Illinois](https://www.msnedu.org/illinois/) - A Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) provides RNs with the advanced skills they need to enter advanced clinical practice or to begin careers in vital nonclinical roles as educators, administrators, patient advocates, informaticists and more. In April 2015, the Illinois Center for Nursing (ICN) identified the growing demand for advanced practice nurses (APNs) as
- [Idaho](https://www.msnedu.org/idaho/) - A Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) provides registered nurses with the education necessary to enter advanced practice, which in Idaho means the ability to practice independently. In fact, Idaho is at the forefront of a movement led by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) that, among other things, seeks to achieve
- [Hawaii](https://www.msnedu.org/hawaii/) - On June 30th, 2014, Hawaii Governor Neil Abercrombie signed a bill into law that grants advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) signatory authority for provider orders for life-sustaining treatment (POLST), allowing them to honor a patient’s wishes as it pertains to invasive interventions during end of life care. The bill's signing is just another step towards
- [Florida](https://www.msnedu.org/florida/) - A Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) provides the educational foundation RNs need to enter advanced practice, which comes with a greater level of autonomy, a great deal of respect in the professional community and the opportunity to earn a much higher salary. This is particularly important in Florida as the state struggles with a
- [District of Columbia](https://www.msnedu.org/district-of-columbia/) - There are plenty of benefits that come with pursuing a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) and becoming an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) in the District of Columbia. Washington D.C.’s APRNs practice independently, which means that they may evaluate patients, order and interpret diagnostic tests, diagnose, initiate and manage treatments, and prescribe medications without
- [Delaware](https://www.msnedu.org/delaware/) - Delaware’s advanced practice registered nurses just took a big step toward aligning with the APRN Consensus Model. The passage of Substitute No. 1 for Senate Bill 101 and Senate Bill 57 changed the formal title from Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) to Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) and eliminated the need for collaborative practice agreements for
- [Connecticut](https://www.msnedu.org/connecticut/) - A Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) provides RNs with an educational foundation in advanced health assessment, pharmacology, and pathophysiology, allowing them to enjoy the respect, autonomy and higher pay that comes with becoming an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN). RNs interested in moving into advanced nonclinical roles in academia, administration, research, patient advocacy and
- [Arkansas](https://www.msnedu.org/arkansas/) - The Arkansas Legislature understands the importance of master’s-prepared advanced practice registered nurses (APRN) to the future of healthcare in the state. This is why they have begun taking steps to implement the APRN Consensus Model in recent years, including adopting the APRN title to describe master’s-educated and nationally certified advanced nursing practitioners in 2012. APRNs
- [Alabama](https://www.msnedu.org/alabama/) - Our nation’s healthcare system is experiencing an unprecedented period of change, which includes, among other things, the introduction of the Affordable Care Act, an aging baby boomer population requiring more healthcare services, and swiftly advancing healthcare technology. Healthcare leaders argue that the number of nurses with advanced education must increase to meet the challenges of
- [California](https://www.msnedu.org/california/) - Earning a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) provides RNs with a foundation in advanced pathophysiology, health assessment, and pharmacology, allowing them to gain a greater level of respect and higher pay as advanced practitioners. RNs interested in moving into advanced nonclinical roles in higher education, nursing administration, informatics, patient advocacy and more, also pursue
- [Arizona](https://www.msnedu.org/arizona/) - As of 2015, six states—including Arizona—reported that more than 30 percent of their population resides in areas known as Primary Care Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs). The Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation reports that advanced practice nurses with master’s level training in pathophysiology, health assessment and pharmacology will be the best, most viable solution to
- [Alaska](https://www.msnedu.org/alaska/) - Career advancement, a broader scope of practice, the freedom to practice independently and better pay are all important factors that weigh in an RN’s decision to earn a Master of Science in Nursing. Alaska’s master’s-prepared advanced nurse practitioners (ANPs) and nurse anesthetists (NAs) practice independently and enjoy full prescriptive authority without the restrictions of a
- [How to Become a Nurse Practitioner](https://www.msnedu.org/how-to-become-a-nurse-practitioner/) - Nurse practitioners have long been an important component of our nation’s healthcare delivery system, but in recent years the vital importance of skilled clinicians trained in advanced health assessment, pathophysiology and pharmacology has become even more apparent amid a deepening physician shortage. As more people enjoy access to healthcare services under the Affordable Care Act
- [Nurse Practitioner Programs](https://www.msnedu.org/nurse-practitioner-programs/) - The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) remains the educational standard for RNs interested in entering advanced clinical practice as certified nurse practitioners. Nurse practitioners are prepared in advanced health assessment, pathophysiology and pharmacology through master’s programs that emphasize one of a number of different patient population groups. Working as independent practitioners, NPs serve as
- [How to Become a Nurse Midwife](https://www.msnedu.org/how-to-become-a-nurse-midwife/) - Since the unofficial inception of the modern-day nurse-midwife in the 1920s, nurse-midwifery in the U.S. has come a long way to become the highly regulated and widely respected profession that it is today. Certified nurse-midwives now total more than 13,000 (as of 2014). These highly educated and trained nurses—identified as advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs)
- [Occupational Health Nurse](https://www.msnedu.org/occupational-health-nurse/) - Occupational health nurses provide healthcare services and deliver health and safety programs to workers within the work environment. The ultimate goal of occupational health nurses is to achieve and maintain a safe and healthy work environment. To this end, they focus on: Promotion and restoration of health Prevention of illness and injury Protection from work-related
- [Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist](https://www.msnedu.org/certified-registered-nurse-anesthetist/) - Certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) administer anesthesia to more than 40 million patients in the US each year, making them a vital component of today’s healthcare delivery system. Although the CRNA credential made its formal debut in 1956, these advanced clinicians have been valued since the Civil War, when nurses first began volunteering for advanced
- [How to Become a Clinical Nurse Specialist](https://www.msnedu.org/how-to-become-a-clinical-nurse-specialist/) - As advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) that serve a dual role as both clinician and change agent, clinical nurse specialists (CNS) contribute to advancing the practice of nursing through education, consultation, project management, clinical expertise, and research. While serving as advanced clinicians, CNSs also evaluate patients’ experience, nursing personnel, and organizational domains, with the ultimate
- [Wisconsin](https://www.msnedu.org/wisconsin/) - A Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) remains the most widely accepted educational path for RNs looking to become advanced practice clinicians and clinical nurse leaders, as well as for those looking to pursue non-clinical roles in nurse education and administration. Advanced practice nursing offers a wider scope of practice, a more prestigious salary, and
- [Pennsylvania](https://www.msnedu.org/pennsylvania/) - Registered nurses intent on earning the respect, independence and earning power that comes with becoming an advanced practitioner, as well as those interested in making a career change by taking on nonclinical roles in such areas as administration or education, all start by earning a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN). Of the 128,750 active
- [Georgia](https://www.msnedu.org/georgia/) - The Georgia Board of Nursing issued 12,592 registered nurse (RN) licenses in FY 2015, which marks a 19% increase from the 10,887 RN licenses issued in FY 2014. This upward trend is likely to continue, as the number of applicants for RN licensure in Georgia has increased every year since 2011, according to the Board.
- [Clinical Nurse Leader](https://www.msnedu.org/clinical-nurse-leader/) - The role of Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) was first introduced in 2003 as the first new nursing role to be defined in more than 35 years. It was created out of necessity, born from an evolving healthcare system that required a well-defined nurse leadership role within the clinical environment. Clinical nurse leaders are master’s-educated RNs
- [Clinical Nurse Specialist MSN Degree Programs](https://www.msnedu.org/clinical-nurse-specialist-msn-degree-programs/) - The road to becoming a clinical nurse specialist (CNS) begins with earning a master’s or higher graduate degree through a program designed specifically to prepare RNs for advanced clinical practice in the CNS role. Schools that offer Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or post-graduate certificate programs with a clinical nurse specialist track prepare students
- [Clinical Nurse Specialist](https://www.msnedu.org/clinical-nurse-specialist/) - Clinical nurse specialists (CNS) are advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) that serve as experts in evidence-based nursing practice within one of a number of different specialty areas. They integrate their advanced knowledge of disease processes in assessing, diagnosing, and treating patient illnesses, but their role extends beyond providing patient care. The fundamental goal of clinical
- [Neonatal Nurse Practitioner](https://www.msnedu.org/neonatal-nurse-practitioner/) - Neonatal nursing is a subspecialty that deals with the health of newborns that experience any number of common and not-so-common problems shortly after birth. Thanks to significant advancements in prenatal screening, neonatal medicine and technology, low-birth weight-newborn survival rates continue to increase. In fact, according to the National Association of Neonatal Nurses (NANN), survival rates
- [Colorado](https://www.msnedu.org/colorado/) - Career advancement, a broader scope of practice, the freedom to practice independently and better pay are important motivations for RNs that make the decision to earn a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN). Additionally, earning an MSN in an area other than clinical practice can lead to a career in higher education, research, nursing administration,
- [Nurse Informaticist](https://www.msnedu.org/nurse-informaticist/) - Nursing informatics is a unique hybrid nonclinical nursing specialty that integrates the science of nursing with information management and communication technologies. The resulting discipline focuses on creating and implementing innovative information systems that promote the health of people, families, and communities to support healthcare practitioners in providing patient-centered care. Informatics is a science—driving innovation and
- [Nurse Administrator](https://www.msnedu.org/nurse-administrator/) - Effective nursing leadership ensures a quality practice environment where staff nurses get the support they need to provide outstanding patient-centered care. Nurse administrators are found at all levels supporting a quality practice environment: Nurse executives at the corporate level Nurse directors at the mid-management level Nurse managers at the unit/department level Regardless of the level
- [Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner](https://www.msnedu.org/psychiatric-mental-health-nurse-practitioner/) - As advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) that provide mental health care services, psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioners (PMHNP) serve a patient population group that has historically been underserved. Psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioners assess, diagnose, and treat individuals and families with psychiatric disorders, or who otherwise have the potential for developing such disorders. They work with populations
- [Minnesota Salary](https://www.msnedu.org/minnesota/minnesota-salary/) - Becoming a nurse practitioner (NP), certified nurse-midwife (CNM) or certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA) takes a lot of hard work and dedication, and Minnesota's advancing RNs are glad to accept that challenge. Native Minnesotans don't even blink in the face of unrelenting winter weather, bringing a unique kind of resolve to everything they do. That
- [Abbie Jacobs, RN, BSN](https://www.msnedu.org/abbie-jacobs-rn-bsn/) - Abbie Jacobs, RN, BSN – Abbie Jacobs is an Emergency Department BSN-RN at PeaceHealth Cottage Grove Community Medical Center in Oregon with previous experience as a trauma ICU nurse. She has a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Nevada, Reno’s Orvis School of Nursing. Her current certifications include ACLS and PALS. She lives
- [MSN Careers](https://www.msnedu.org/msn-careers/) - Master’s-prepared nurses have the skills and knowledge necessary to work independently or as team leaders in complex situations, both in clinical and nonclinical settings. Momentum is building in support of advanced nursing education, and as a result, more RNs are answering the call for a more highly educated nursing workforce, taking advantage of the growing
- [MSN Salaries](https://www.msnedu.org/msn-salaries/) - Whether they’re at the bedside, in the boardroom, in the classroom, or doing cutting-edge research in emerging areas, MSN-educated clinicians along with leaders and specialists working outside of direct patient care are at the top of the profession. That fact also places them on the top rungs of the salary ladder. The MSN can be
- [Alabama Salary](https://www.msnedu.org/alabama/alabama-salary/) - In 2012, the Alabama Department of Labor identified the profession of nurse practitioner as being the 5th most high demand occupation in the state, and expects this to be the case for its entire ten-year projection period through 2022. The Department based this designation on several factors. One was a projected increase of nearly 32%
- [Alaska Salary](https://www.msnedu.org/alaska/alaska-salary/) - Nurses in Alaska who obtain an MSN can increase their salaries by $20,000 or more a year. While nurse practitioners and other advanced practice registered nurses (APRN) are required to have a master’s degree, RNs rarely possess this credential. The US Bureau of Labor Statistics provides the salaries for MSN-educated nurses in different parts of
- [Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner](https://www.msnedu.org/adult-gerontology-nurse-practitioner/) - The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that by 2030, one in five Americans will be senior citizens aged 65 and older. Nurse practitioners and physician assistants will prove to be crucial in the coming years as projections show a growing shortage of MDs. As advanced practice registered nurses, adult-gerontology acute care
- [MSN in Nurse-Midwifery](https://www.msnedu.org/msn-in-nurse-midwifery/) - It the past 20 years, the number of midwife-attended births in the US has more than doubled. Certified nurse midwives (CNMs) attended nearly 321,000 births in the United States in 2013 alone, representing about 8 percent of all births in the US that year. Certified nurse-midwives are advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) who serve as
- [Family Nurse Practitioner](https://www.msnedu.org/family-nurse-practitioner/) - According to a 2015 report published by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, nearly 87 percent of all nurse practitioners work in a primary care setting, and the large majority (about 55 percent) specialize in family practice, serving a patient population group that includes men and women throughout the lifespan, from early infancy to late
- [Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner](https://www.msnedu.org/womens-health-nurse-practitioner/) - Women’s health nurse practitioners (WHNPs) are advanced practice registered nurses (APRN) who specialize in comprehensive healthcare for women across the lifespan. This includes well-woman care, reproductive and gynecological care, and obstetrical (prenatal and postpartum) care. Similar to other nurse practitioners, WHNPs focus on health promotion, disease prevention, health maintenance, health restoration, and health education. Although
- [Arkansas Salary](https://www.msnedu.org/arkansas/arkansas-salary/) - The Arkansas Department of Workforce Services included several advanced nursing professions on its list of the fastest growing occupations in the state. The Department based this evaluation on the percent of job growth expected during the ten-year period from 2012 to 2022: The Department ranked nurse educators as number three on its list with an
- [Arizona Salary](https://www.msnedu.org/arizona/arizona-salary/) - More RNs in Arizona are taking advantage of the opportunities afforded to advanced practice registered nurses and obtaining an MSN as a way to improve their career prospects, specialize and earn higher salaries. The magnitude of the increase in salary for nurses with MSNs is shown by comparing the median salary among nurse practitioners to
- [California Salary](https://www.msnedu.org/california/california-salary/) - Nurses in professions that typically require at least an MSN enjoyed a high average salary in California in 2014 according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics: Nurse educators—highest salary in the country: $97,750 Nurse midwives—2nd highest salary in the country: $127,940 Nurse practitioners—3rd highest salary in the country: $115,460 California Metropolitan Areas with the Highest Average
- [Colorado Salary](https://www.msnedu.org/colorado/colorado-salary/) - By definition, APRNs have at least a master’s degree, while most RNs have an associate’s or bachelor’s as their highest degree. Thus comparing the median salary among RNs and nurse practitioners in Colorado demonstrates the earning power that an MSN confers. The US Bureau of Labor Statistics provided this salary data as of 2014: Metropolitan
- [Connecticut Salary](https://www.msnedu.org/connecticut/connecticut-salary/) - Nurses with MSNs tend to be extremely well compensated in Connecticut. For example, nurse anesthetists in Connecticut earned the fourth highest average salary in the country in 2014 according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). In addition, nurse educators in the Springfield area earned the second highest average salary of those in any
- [District of Columbia Salary](https://www.msnedu.org/district-of-columbia/district-of-columbia-salary/) - MSN-educated nurses in Washington, DC earn substantially higher salaries than nurses without this credential. Nurse practitioners have master’s degrees by definition, while RNs very rarely possess this degree. Salary data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics for 2014 demonstrates the sizable increase in earning power conferred by an MSN. Nurse practitioners in the DC
- [Delaware Salary](https://www.msnedu.org/delaware/delaware-salary/) - Nurses in Delaware with master’s degrees earned an average salary that was at least $75,000 as of 2014 according to the state’s Department of Labor. The salaries of MSN-educated nurses varied with their specialty. Nurse anesthetists earned the highest average salary of those reported: Obtaining an MSN Significantly Increases Salaries in Delaware Nearly 86% of
- [Florida Salary](https://www.msnedu.org/florida/florida-salary/) - While all of Florida’s nurses with MSNs earn high salaries, nurse anesthetists in Cape Coral-Ft. Meyers had the highest average salary of nurse anesthetists in any metropolitan area in the country in 2014 according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity provided the salary breakdowns of MSN-educated nurses as
- [Georgia Salary](https://www.msnedu.org/georgia/georgia-salary/) - MSN-educated nurses in Georgia further excel in their field by becoming advanced practice RNs, educators, and administrators. As a result, they become more valuable to the medical community, which equates to higher salary offers. According to the Georgia Department of Labor, MSN-educated nurses such as nurse practitioners and postsecondary nursing instructors and teachers are on
- [Hawaii Salary](https://www.msnedu.org/hawaii/hawaii-salary/) - Nursing students and professionals alike are taking advantage of the MSN and RN to MSN degree programs available in Hawaii to qualify for more high profile, high salary nursing positions. Many nursing students that complete MSN degree program in the state go on to become pediatric nurse practitioners, community clinical nurse specialists, family nurse practitioners,
- [Iowa Salary](https://www.msnedu.org/iowa/iowa-salary/) - There is a growing trend among Iowa’s nursing community to acquire a MSN degree to facilitate greater salaries. In 2014, the United States Department of Labor reported that BSN nurses in Iowa earned an average annual salary of $54,020. On the other hand, the following MSN nursing professions achieved such substantially higher annual salaries they
- [Idaho Salary](https://www.msnedu.org/idaho/idaho-salary/) - Many BSN registered nurses in Idaho opt to further their careers, and earn larger salaries, by completing a MSN degree. In 2014, the United States Department of Labor found that BSN-educated nurses in Idaho received an average annual salary of $60,320, while MSN-educated nurses such as nurse anesthetists and nurse practitioners were paid between $94,040
- [Illinois Salary](https://www.msnedu.org/illinois/illinois-salary/) - Nurses aspiring to dramatically improve their career advancement opportunities, enter into specialized fields, and earn top dollar in their field, are encouraged to purse a MSN degree in Illinois. In 2014, the United States Department of Labor reported that BSN registered nurses in Illinois earned an average annual salary of $68,030. Meanwhile, the Illinois Department
- [Indiana Salary](https://www.msnedu.org/indiana/indiana-salary/) - Registered nurses interested in investing in the type of career advancement that triggers greater salary earning power are urged to complete a MSN degree in Indiana. According to the United States Department of Labor, in 2014 registered nurses working in Indiana received an average annual salary of $58,900. Comparably, here were the average annual salaries
- [Kansas Salary](https://www.msnedu.org/kansas/kansas-salary/) - In 2014, occupational wage reports posted by the federal government showed that registered nurses in Kansas earned an average annual salary of $56,800. Meanwhile, nurses that used a MSN degree to graduate to more advanced positions became some of the highest paid professionals in that year. According to the United States Department of Labor, nurse
- [Kentucky Salary](https://www.msnedu.org/kentucky/kentucky-salary/) - Many nursing professionals in Kentucky are discovering the tremendous earning power of a MSN degree. In 2014, the United States Department of Labor reported that BSN-educated nursing professionals such as registered nurses earned an average annual salary of $57,980 in Kentucky. On the other hand, several MSN-educated nurses were among the highest paid professionals in
- [Louisiana Salary](https://www.msnedu.org/louisiana/louisiana-salary/) - Nurses that complete a MSN degree in Louisiana earn greater salaries. In 2014, the United States Department of Labor reported that BSN registered nurses earned an average annual salary of $60,230. Meanwhile, MSN nurses such as nurse anesthetists and nurse practitioners became among the top 30 best-paid professionals in the state. Nurse anesthetists earned $143,900
- [Massachusetts Salary](https://www.msnedu.org/massachusetts/massachusetts-salary/) - MSN-educated nurses in Massachusetts tend to be exceptionally well paid. For example, nurse educators in Massachusetts had the second highest average salary in the country in 2014 according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. Nurse educators in Massachusetts earned an average salary of $88,250. This value was $17,600 higher than the national average for
- [Maryland Salary](https://www.msnedu.org/maryland/maryland-salary/) - MSN-educated nurses in Maryland tend to be highly paid and earn more than the national average for their professions. For example, nurse anesthetists in Maryland earned $11,965 more than the national average for nurse anesthetists in 2015 according to salary data from the state’s Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation. Nurse educators and nurse midwives
- [Maine Salary](https://www.msnedu.org/maine/maine-salary/) - The most popular way for registered nurses in Maine to land better paying jobs is by earning a MSN degree. In 2014, the United States Department of Labor found that BSN registered nurses in Maine were paid an average annual salary of $63,320. By contrast, MSN nurses such as nurse anesthetists, nurse midwives, and nurse
- [Michigan Salary](https://www.msnedu.org/michigan/michigan-salary/) - Obtaining an MSN in Michigan increases the median salary among nurses by at least $20,000 a year. The US Bureau of Labor Statistics provided expansive detail on the salaries of nurse practitioners (who have master’s degrees) and that of RNs who typically do not possess an MSN. Shown below are the median salaries among nurse
- [Missouri Salary](https://www.msnedu.org/missouri/missouri-salary/) - Nurses with MSNs in Missouri earned an average salary ranging from $71,150 to more than $152,000 as of 2013 according to the state’s Economic Research and Information Center: Becoming a Nurse Practitioner Can Add At Least $28,000 To a Nurse’s Salary in Missouri Salary data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics as of 2014
- [Mississippi Salary](https://www.msnedu.org/mississippi/mississippi-salary/) - MSN-educated nurse in Mississippi earned an average salary ranging from $67,030 to nearly $160,000 a year as of 2015 according to the state’s Department of Employment Security: Nurse educators in the nonmetropolitan area of Northeast Mississippi were the 5th most highly paid of nurse educators in any rural area in the country in 2014 according
- [Tennessee Salary](https://www.msnedu.org/tennessee/tennessee-salary/) - Obtaining an MSN in Tennessee can nearly double the base salary of a nurse according to salary data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics as of 2014. While RNs rarely have a master’s degree, nurse practitioners must have this credential to obtain a license to practice. Comparing the median salary among nurse practitioners with
- [Montana Salary](https://www.msnedu.org/montana/montana-salary/) - The average salary of MSN-educated nurses in Montana ranged from $61,140 for nurse educators to $156,110 for nurse anesthetists as of 2014 according to the state’s Department of Labor and Industry. Nurse practitioners in Montana earned an average salary of $92,800. According to the American College of Nurse-Midwives, the average salary for a nurse midwife
- [North Carolina Salary](https://www.msnedu.org/north-carolina/north-carolina-salary/) - According to the United States Department of Labor, in 2014 registered nurses holding BSN degrees earned $60,030, while MSN-educated nurses in advanced practice roles earned as much as $90,000 more on average: Nurse anesthetists: $155,380 Nurse midwives: $89,100 Nurse practitioners: $96,020 In that same year, North Carolina became nationally recognized as a high-paying state for
- [North Dakota Salary](https://www.msnedu.org/north-dakota/north-dakota-salary/) - According to the North Dakota Board of Nursing, the state houses three universities located in Fargo, Grand Forks, and Fargo that offer nationally accredited graduate nursing programs. Accredited online MSN programs are also available to nurses in the state looking for a flexible format that better accommodates the schedules of working RNs. In 2014 the
- [Nebraska Salary](https://www.msnedu.org/nebraska/nebraska-salary/) - The Nebraska Department of Labor designated a number of nursing professions that require an MSN to have a “bright outlook” in the state between 2012 and 2022. These professions included nurse educators, nurse anesthetists, and nurse practitioners. The median salary among MSN-educated nurses ranged from $63,775 to $160,266 as of 2015: Earning an MSN in
- [New Hampshire Salary](https://www.msnedu.org/new-hampshire/new-hampshire-salary/) - Nurse midwives and nurse anesthetists in New Hampshire are exceptionally well paid compared to their colleagues in the rest of the country. The US Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that nurse anesthetists in New Hampshire earned the highest average salary in the country as of 2015. Nurse midwives in New Hampshire were the 5th most
- [New Jersey Salary](https://www.msnedu.org/new-jersey/new-jersey-salary/) - In 2014, the United States Department of Labor reported that registered nurses in New Jersey with a BSN earned an average annual salary of $78,330. Meanwhile, MSN-educated nurses such as nurse midwives and nurse anesthetists were counted among the state’s 50 highest paid occupations. Other examples of average annual salaries for MSN-educated nurses in New
- [New Mexico Salary](https://www.msnedu.org/new-mexico/new-mexico-salary/) - According to the United States Department of Labor, in 2014 registered nurses in New Mexico took home an average annual salary of $65,790. Yet, this salary pales in comparison to what MSN-educated nurses achieved that same year. In fact, nurse anesthetists, nurse midwives, and nurse practitioners were all ranked among the state’s top 40 highest
- [Nevada Salary](https://www.msnedu.org/nevada/nevada-salary/) - Nurse anesthetists in Nevada are exceptionally well paid. Nurse anesthetists earned the fourth highest average salary of any occupation in Nevada as of 2015 according to the state’s Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation. Nurse anesthetists earned a higher salary than several categories of physicians including psychiatrists and physicians and surgeons, all other. In addition,
- [New York Salary](https://www.msnedu.org/new-york/new-york-salary/) - According to the American Association of Colleges of Nursing, nurses that earn an MSN degree in preparation for advanced clinical practice are rewarded with much higher salaries. For example, in 2014 the United States Department of Labor reported that New York’s registered nurses with a BSN earned an average annual salary of $77,100. Comparatively, the
- [Ohio Salary](https://www.msnedu.org/ohio/ohio-salary/) - In 2014, the United States Department of Labor reported that BSN-educated registered nurses in Ohio earned an average of $62,490 annually. That same year, advanced practice nursing professionals in the state earned salaries that were so substantially higher that they earned a spot on the state’s top 50 highest paid occupations: Nurse anesthetists: $152,310 Nurse
- [Oklahoma Salary](https://www.msnedu.org/oklahoma/oklahoma-salary/) - Registered nurses across Oklahoma are using MSN degrees to facilitate career advancement, which ultimately leads to greater earning power. In 2014, the United States Department of Labor reported that Oklahoma’s BSN-educated registered nurses earned an average of $57,830 annually. By contrast, MSN-educated nurses were some the highest paid professionals in the state. For example, nurse
- [Oregon Salary](https://www.msnedu.org/oregon/oregon-salary/) - The United States Department of Labor reported that BSN-educated RNs in Oregon earned $82,940 annually in 2014. Meanwhile, the following MSN-educated nurses were among the top 30 highest paid professionals in the state: Nurse anesthetists: $162,500 Nurse midwives: $113,480 Nurse practitioners: $111,160 Salaries for MSN-educated nurses were not just noteworthy in the state, but also
- [South Carolina](https://www.msnedu.org/south-carolina/) - The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) is the educational standard for registered nurses looking to work as advanced clinicians, as clinical nurse leaders, and in vital nursing roles outside of the clinical environment. MSN programs offer specialized tracks specifically designed for those interested in advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) careers, whether as a nurse-midwife,
- [Pennsylvania Salary](https://www.msnedu.org/pennsylvania/pennsylvania-salary/) - It has never been easier for nurses to get an MSN degree and generate higher salaries in Pennsylvania. According to the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, the state is home to over two-dozen nationally accredited MSN programs. Pennsylvania also employs MSN-educated nurse in such great numbers and pays them so well that even the United
- [Rhode Island Salary](https://www.msnedu.org/rhode-island/rhode-island-salary/) - The United States Department of Labor found that BSN-educated registered nurses in Rhode Island earned an average of $75,510 annually, while the following advanced practice roles for MSN-educated nurses were among the state’s top 50 highest paying professions: Nurse midwives: $101,840 Nurse practitioners: $101,130 Also, in that same year, Rhode Island was among the top
- [South Carolina Salary](https://www.msnedu.org/south-carolina/south-carolina-salary/) - The South Carolina Department of Employment & Workforce designated two advanced nursing professions as having a “bright outlook” in the state between 2012 and 2022. Both nurse practitioners and nurse educators made this list due to the high job growth rates for these professions and the large number of jobs expected to become available during
- [South Dakota Salary](https://www.msnedu.org/south-dakota/south-dakota-salary/) - Obtaining an MSN in South Dakota has the potential to nearly double the base salary of an RN. Comparing the median salary among nurse practitioners with that of RNs demonstrates the increase in salaries conferred by an MSN. NPs must have a master’s degree to get licensed to practice, while RNs rarely possess an MSN.
- [Texas Salary](https://www.msnedu.org/texas/texas-salary/) - According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, several metropolitan areas in Texas were among the highest paying areas in the country for nursing professions that require an MSN (2014): Nurse Anesthetists: San Antonio-New Braunfels—2nd highest paying Nurse Midwives: Dallas-Plano-Irving—5th highest paying Nurse Practitioners: Texarkana—7th highest paying The Texas Workforce Commission provided the salaries for
- [Utah Salary](https://www.msnedu.org/utah/utah-salary/) - The Utah Department of Workforce Services assigned a 5 star rating to the professions of nurse practitioners and nurse educators. This designation indicates that these professions combine the strongest employment outlook of occupations in Utah with high wages. This Department assigned a 4 star rating to nurse anesthetists. This standard indicates that nurse anesthetists in
- [Virginia Salary](https://www.msnedu.org/virginia/virginia-salary/) - MSN-educated nurses in Virginia earned up to $39,000 more than nurses who lacked this credential in 2014 according to salary data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. Nurse practitioners must have an MSN to become licensed, while RNs rarely possess this degree. Comparing the median salary for nurse practitioners with the median salary for
- [Wyoming](https://www.msnedu.org/wyoming/) - In Wyoming, earning a Master of Science in Nursing paves the way to advanced clinical practice and the opportunity to receive a highly competitive salary. Other MSN specialty tracks are specifically designed to prepare RNs for non-clinical roles in nursing administration, nursing education, informatics and more. Advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) in Wyoming enjoy the
- [Vermont Salary](https://www.msnedu.org/vermont/vermont-salary/) - Obtaining an MSN can add up to $40,000 to a nurse’s annual salary in Vermont. One way to measure the magnitude of this increase is to compare the median salary of nurse practitioners with the median salary of RNs. Nearly 86% of NPs across the country have a master’s degree according to the Advance Healthcare
- [Washington Salary](https://www.msnedu.org/washington/washington-salary/) - The Washington State Employment Security Department provided the average salary for a number of advanced nursing professions that require an MSN. As of 2015, nurse anesthetists in Washington State earned an average salary of $165,561. Nurse practitioners in Washington averaged $101,934, while nurse midwives earned an average salary of $97,199. Washington’s nurse educators earned an
- [Wisconsin Salary](https://www.msnedu.org/wisconsin/wisconsin-salary/) - Nurses in two professions that require an MSN are exceptionally well paid in Wisconsin. The US Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that nurse anesthetists in Wisconsin earned the 3rd highest average salary in the country in 2014. The salaries for nurse anesthetists were particularly high in two regions of Wisconsin: Green Bay – 8th highest
- [Wyoming Salary](https://www.msnedu.org/wyoming/wyoming-salary/) - More than 14% of the respondents to a nursing workforce survey in Wyoming had an MSN according to a report entitled Nurses Returning to School that was published by the state’s Department of Workforce Services in 2014. Salary data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics from 2014 reveals the large increase in salary that
- [West Virginia Salary](https://www.msnedu.org/west-virginia/west-virginia-salary/) - Obtaining an MSN can increase the median salary among nurses by more than 70% according to an analysis of salary data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. MSN-educated nurses include nurse practitioners, while RNs rarely possess this degree. Thus, comparing the median salary among NPs versus the median salary among RNs demonstrates the increase
- [Nurse Practitioner](https://www.msnedu.org/nurse-practitioner/) - Nurse practitioners are graduate-educated and nationally certified advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) who provide a full range of primary, acute, and specialty care services. They work both autonomously and in collaboration with other healthcare professionals in settings that range from large hospitals to small independent clinical practices. For experienced RNs interested in entering advanced clinical
- [Nurse Practitioner Jobs](https://www.msnedu.org/nurse-practitioner-jobs/) - The nurse practitioner (NP) profession evolved from the need to fill a void in the primary care workforce more than 50 years ago. Today, nurse practitioners remain a vital component of the primary care workforce, although their roles have diversified to include specific patient population focus areas. Today’s nurse practitioners serve the specialized needs of
- [Pediatric Nurse Practitioner](https://www.msnedu.org/pediatric-nurse-practitioner/) - Working with children as their patient population focus, pediatric nurse practitioners serve the primary and acute care needs of young people from birth to young adulthood. Specializing in pediatrics involves treating ill children, as well as providing routine care for well children of all ages. This means that pediatric nurse practitioners are found working in
- [Clinical Nurse Specialist Jobs](https://www.msnedu.org/clinical-nurse-specialist-jobs/) - For more than 50 years, clinical nurse specialists (CNS) have helped develop and advance the practice of nursing. Since the creation of the clinical nurse specialist advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) role, the profession has evolved along with changes in healthcare systems delivery models, the science of nursing, and patient needs across the continuum of
- [CNM Jobs](https://www.msnedu.org/cnm-jobs/) - Jobs in nurse-midwifery are: Elite: Only 5,000 nurse-midwives were actively licensed in the US as of May 2014. The advanced clinical skills that nurse midwives bring to antepartum, intrapartum and postpartum care makes them highly sought after and places a premium on the services they provide. Valued: In 2013, CNMs attended 320,983 births in the
- [Certified Nurse-Midwife](https://www.msnedu.org/certified-nurse-midwife/) - Midwifery in the U.S. is as old as the country itself. Midwife-attended childbirth was a customary practice up until the earliest part of the 20th century, when a number of medical groups, pushing obstetrical care, recommended hospitalization for all deliveries and the gradual abolition of midwifery. However, proponents of the practice of midwifery were not
- [Nurse Educator](https://www.msnedu.org/nurse-educator/) - Nurse educators are critical to creating a robust, comprehensive educational experience for new nursing students and for those pursuing graduate studies to expand their professional opportunities. Nurse educators serve as leaders of the learning process, guiding students and producing a nursing workforce prepared to thrive in a diverse, ever-changing healthcare environment. Our nation’s nursing faculty
- [Cannabis Nursing](https://www.msnedu.org/cannabis-nursing/) - Thanks to a developing body of knowledge on medical marijuana, an evolving public opinion, widespread recognition of its benefits throughout the medical community, and an increasing number of states passing laws supporting the legal use of cannabis for medical reasons, the need for a nursing workforce well versed in the many ways marijuana can be
- [Legal Nurse Consultant](https://www.msnedu.org/legal-nurse-consultant/) - Legal nurse consulting is the application of nursing knowledge, training, and clinical experience in medico-legal cases. This discipline encompasses evaluating standards of care, causation, damages, and other medically related issues through the examination of healthcare records, medical literature, legal documents, and other pertinent information. Legal nurse consultants develop case-specific work products and opinions, which are
- [Direct-Entry Accelerated MSN Programs](https://www.msnedu.org/direct-entry-accelerated-msn-programs/) - Nursing schools across the country are actively exploring ways to increase student capacity and attract new students in an effort to relieve the nursing shortage in the coming years. One of the more innovative approaches to nursing education is the direct-entry Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program, an entry-level degree designed specifically for students
- [RN to MSN Programs](https://www.msnedu.org/rn-to-msn-programs/) - The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) supports the career ladder concept for practicing RNs, understanding that education enhances both clinical competency and patient care. RN-to-MSN programs are designed specifically for RNs who received their initial nursing preparation by earning a diploma or through an associate degree (ADN) program. From the American Nurses Association
- [Radiology Nurse](https://www.msnedu.org/radiology-nurse/) - Radiology is an expanding field marked by advances in imaging modalities and image-guided techniques. Both diagnostic and interventional radiology nurses are vital members of the radiology team, providing patient care during diagnostic and minimally invasive, image-guided procedures used to treat a wide array of cardiovascular, neurovascular, and peripheral vascular conditions. What is Diagnostic Radiology? Diagnostic
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