University of Phoenix

Give a Helping Hand with a Degree in Nursing

by Lynsey Hemstreet
University of Phoenix Columnist

Are you looking for a career that will allow you to spend time caring for people in need? If you’re already an RN (Registered Nurse), consider taking your career to the next level with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

Registered nurses are often the first people a patient encounters when he or she is admitted to the hospital. Nurses take vital signs, ask diagnostic questions, and even prescribe or administer medication. Many patients feel a closer connection to their nurse than they do to their doctor.

Advancing your education with an online degree can open doors in specialized fields such as oncology and burns and critical care, or even lead you down the path to in-home care or school nursing. There are many opportunities for different specialties when you pursue an online degree in nursing. Take time to investigate these opportunities today!

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About the Author

Lynsey Hemstreet is a freelance writer and editor based in the San Francisco Bay Area. She holds a degree in journalism from San Francisco State University and has covered topics ranging from arts and entertainment to education and insurance. In her spare time, Lynsey enjoys creating new hairstyles, swing dancing, and eating chocolate.