MSN Nursing Careers
Prepare for New Opportunities in the Nursing Field
As our healthcare system continues to grow, the size of the nursing workforce has not kept pace. This means there’s a huge need for qualified, experienced nursing professionals, and tremendous opportunities for nurses who want to advance their careers.
Whether your goal is to transition into a leadership role, train the next generation of nurses, or develop new skills so you can work expand your scope of practice and work with greater autonomy, we can help you accomplish it.
Continue reading to learn more about the many career paths you can pursue when you earn your online Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Post-Master's Nursing Certificate from Norwich.
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Family Nurse Practitioner Careers What Is the Career Outlook for Family Nurse Practitioners?
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the demand for qualified nurse practitioners is expected to grow 45% between 2022 and 2032 — much faster than the national job growth average. As the demand far outpaces the supply, earning your Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner can position you for leadership, advancement, and other career opportunities available only to advanced practice nurses.
Based upon information reported by PayScale, the following careers and average salaries highlight the compensation potential for students who specialize in this field:
- Family nurse practitioner | $103,483 per year
- Nurse anesthetist | $181,157 per year
- Clinical nurse specialist | $99,277 per year
- Certified nurse midwife | $104,529 per year
Due to the highly specialized nature of this field, family nurse practitioners are positioned for career longevity and fulfillment and are highly sought by organizations that include:
Places of Work
- Hospitals
- The U.S. Armed Forces and Veterans Administration
- Urgent care facilities
- State or locally operated health departments
- Colleges/universities
- Pharmaceutical manufacturers
- Privately run doctor’s offices
- Nursing and rehabilitation centers
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Careers What Is the Career Outlook for Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners?
As a growing number of health organizations work towards early detection and treatment of mental and neurological disorders through solutions-based therapy, the demand for psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners continues to rise — along with the opportunities for nurses who are skilled in this area. In fact, the average salary for a PMHNP is $120,000, with significant increases based on years of experience and geographic location.*
Along with the higher salary, additional credentials, and increased professional respect, program graduates can experience career mobility that provides greater flexibility in the workplace. Due to the highly specialized nature of their field, PMHNP nurses are well positioned to pursue secure and fulfilling roles and are highly sought by organizations that include:
Places of Work
- Hospitals
- The U.S. Armed Forces and Veterans Admin
- State or locally operated health departments
- Colleges/universities
- Pharmaceutical manufacturers
- Nursing and rehabilitation centers
- Privately-operated doctor’s offices
- Behavioral health/addictions clinics
- Psychiatric mental health facilities
- Recovery services
- Telemedicine services
- Public health facilities
Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Careers What Is the Career Outlook for Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioners?
With the impending retirement of baby boomer nurses, the U.S. is projected to experience a severe shortage of qualified nursing professionals.* Nurses who choose to elevate their skills to a master’s-level proficiency can help fill this void while exploring opportunities for career advancement, leadership, greater autonomy in the workplace, and a higher pay than nurses with only a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
The average salary for an adult gerontology acute care nurse practitioner is $107,530, with significant increases based on years of experience and geographic location.** Due to the highly specialized nature of their field, AGACNP nurses are positioned to pursue secure and fulfilling careers, and are highly sought by organizations that include:
Places of Work
- Hospitals
- The U.S. Armed Forces and Veterans Admin
- Urgent care facilities
- State or locally operated health departments
- Colleges/universities
- Emergency rooms
- Trauma units
- Pharmaceutical manufacturers
- Nursing and rehabilitation centers
- Privately run doctor’s offices
- Intensive care units
Nurse Educator Careers What Are Some Career Opportunities for Nurse Educators?
Nurse educators are pivotal to training nurses of all levels and need to have both clinical expertise and bedside nursing experience. They should also be committed to continuous research, staying up to date on the latest ideas and developments in healthcare and the best practices of nursing.
Our online Master of Science in Nursing can help you pursue a variety of nurse education roles. Nurse educators are being employed in a variety of settings, including hospitals, medical centers, colleges, universities, and public and private businesses.
Our graduates include work in a variety of roles, including:
- Associate Professor of Nursing
- Chief Nursing Officer
- Chief Quality Officer
- Clinical Educator
- Clinical Research Specialist
- Director of Clinical Services
- Director of Student Health Clinic Wellness Center
- Nurse Consultant
- Nurse Director
- Nurse Educator
- Nursing Supervisor
- Risk Manager/ Corporate Compliance Officer
- Surgical Nurse Manager
Our alumni have gone on to positions in top organizations, including:
- Mount Eagle College and University
- Catskill Regional Medical Center
- ECPI University
- MDT College of Health Sciences
- Einstein Medical Center
- Koinonia Homes, Inc.
Healthcare Systems Leadership Careers What Are Some Career Opportunities for Healthcare Systems Leaders?
Healthcare is a $1.6 trillion industry, and it’s only growing (U.S. Census Bureau). Professionals who are able to keep up with healthcare’s rapid changes and increased requirements are not just in demand, but well-compensated. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median wage for medical and health services managers was $104,830 in 2022.
Our online Master of Science in Nursing can help you pursue roles as a health policy expert, nurse administrator, or clinical nurse leader. You could even take a role in shaping health policy, leading change through information analysis, and providing advanced care to patients in a healthcare setting.
Our graduates include work in a variety of roles, including:
- Chief Nursing Officer
- Chief Quality Officer
- Clinical Research Specialist
- Director of Clinical Services
- Director of Student Health
- Clinic Wellness Center
- Nurse Consultant
- Nurse Director
- Nursing Supervisor
- Risk Manager
- Corporate Compliance Officer
- Surgical Nurse Manager
Our alumni have gone on to positions in top organizations, including:
- Mount Eagle College and University
- Catskill Regional Medical Center
- ECPI University
- MDT College of Health Sciences
- Einstein Medical Center
- Koinonia Homes, Inc.
Accreditation & Recognition
Norwich University is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (formerly the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc.).
The master's degree program in nursing and post-graduate APRN certificate program at Norwich University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org).
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