Nursing is projected to be one of the fastest-growing career fields during the next several years: The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics expects employment of RNs to grow by 22 percent by 2018, creating nearly 600,000 new jobs across the country¹.

That will create plenty of opportunities for Registered Nurses, but it also means more men and women than ever will be entering the workforce with the same basic skill set. A Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree can help you stand above this rapidly growing crowd and help prepare you for promotion and advancement. The online RN-BSN nursing program at Anna Maria College has been designed to help you take advantage of openings for high-level nursing managers with a curriculum tailor-made for today's health care needs.

The fastest-growing RN jobs are expected to be outside the traditional hospital environment. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, nursing jobs in home health care services are expected to grow by 33 percent by 2018, with jobs in nursing care facilities and employment services expected to grow by 25 and 24 percent, respectively, during the same time period. A BSN is ideal for these non-traditional settings, as employers increasingly demand more well-rounded, holistic and community-oriented caregivers. The RN-BSN degree program at Anna Maria College is designed specifically with these goals in mind, with a curriculum built around total care of mind, body and spirit, and a strong focus on multicultural and community nursing.

You can request more information online about the Anna Maria College RN-BSN program or speak to an admissions advisor today by calling 877-265-3201.

¹Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-11 Edition, August 2010 http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos083.htm