It’s projected that nearly 600,000 new nursing jobs will be created in the U.S. by the year 2016. While many men and women are excited about a career in nursing, not everyone has what it takes to work in this fast-paced, interactive profession. For starters, you will need a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing, an Associates Degree in nursing or a diploma from an approved nursing school.
Websites like www.degreescout.com help prospective nurses in fields such as critical care, emergency, oncology, and clinical care, find the best education in order to break into the exciting field of nursing.

“Registered Nurses are in demand in the US and careers in the field pay $50,000 to $90,000, in addition to offering great benefits. There are many different programs out there for people wanting to gain training and education in the field. Every person has a unique set of educational needs and preferences. www.degreescout.com takes those individual preferences into account, and matches prospective nurses with the best schools and programs for their needs and lifestyle,” said Drew Cotner, Manager of Direct Partnerships for DegreeScout.

He added that selecting the right school and program, greatly increases students’ chances of completing their degree, and going on to advance their nursing education and career.

Still interested? Take the below quiz to see if you have what it takes to be an R.N. If you answered “yes” to more than three of the five questions, click on www.degreescout.com to see what school and nursing program is best for your needs.

Quiz: Would You Make a Good RN?

1. I have always liked caring for others, and derive a great deal of satisfaction from making people feel better, at a time when they are scared or stressed.
2. I am interested in health, medicine, and the way the human body works.
3. I enjoy a job where I have the chance to interface with many people each day.
4. I am not looking for another “job”, but a career where I can grow and advance.
5. I want to come home at the end of the work day, and not only feel that I have earned a paycheck, but that I have improved the lives of others.