What does a nurse do?
Registered nurses with a BSN degree are probably the nurses that you think about first. These are the nurses typically caring for patients on the floor in a hospital or taking your vitals in the physician’s office. Their training is broad, allowing them to move easily between different departments in a hospital (e.g., begin in emergency room, transfer to surgery, transfer to neonatal intensive care). If you choose to gain graduate school training, the nurse practitioner is probably the most popular option. A nurse practitioner is a registered nurse who has advanced academic and clinical experience, which allows for diagnosis and management of most common illnesses, either independently or as part of a health care team. Most nurse practitioners have earned a MSN (some have a Doctorate) and may prescribe medications in most states. Nurse practitioners focus primarily on health maintenance, disease prevention, counseling and patient education. Nurse practitioners can specialize in neonatology, midwifery, pediatrics, school health, family and adult health, women’s health, mental health, home care, geriatrics, or acute care. The advanced nursing degrees also qualify you for a career in Forensic Nursing, Health Systems Management, Public Health Nursing, or for work as a Clinical Nurse Specialist. The current demand for nurses is overwhelming, providing both career choices and job security. While Wittenberg does not have its own school of nursing, we provide a liberal arts foundation and outstanding professional opportunities for our students via cooperative arrangements with two nationally ranked nursing programs.
How can I become a nurse, and which nursing degree will best meet my professional needs?
What cooperative programs do you have with nursing schools and how do I qualify?
What major should I pursue at Wittenberg if I am interested in nursing?
Do I need to have medically related hours when applying to nursing schools?
Is it important that I participate in extracurricular activities while at Wittenberg?
How can I locate the nursing program that is best for me?
How and when should I apply to nursing schools?
Do I need to go through the Pre-Health Professions Committee when applying?
Do I need to coordinate my applications through a service?
What is the General Record Exam (GRE)?
Which nursing schools have Wittenberg students been accepted to in the last 10 years?