Unless you've been living under a rock, you know about the nursing shortage throughout the nation. In Indiana alone, there are 2,280 job openings per year for registered nurses. Nationwide, it's over 100,000. The pay is not too shabby either; in Indiana the average salary is $56,000.
The job market and salary are certainly appealing, but the job is not for the faint of heart. Nurses are unsung heroes, often working 12-hour shifts and getting stuck with some very unglamorous tasks. If you are a patient, compassionate individual with a strong stomach and a desire to help others, nursing may be your calling.
How to become an RN
Ivy Tech has a nursing program with a stellar reputation. Once you complete your Associates of Science in Nursing, you are qualified to sit for the NCLEX-RN exam and become a certified registered nurse. Chances are you will have no trouble finding a job as an RN with just an associates degree. Employers will often pay for you to go back to school and get your Bachelors of Science in Nursing, and even a masters degree in nursing. Nurse practitioners are also in great demand, with average salaries of around $80,000.
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