University of Arizona

A major in Nursing provides students with in-depth knowledge of human anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology, nutrition, leadership skills, illness management, and critical research strategies. This major prepares graduates to pursue clinical nursing in areas including critical care, oncological, medical-surgical, neonatal, pediatric, and geriatric nursing; mental health services; prevention and primary care services; and dialysis. Abundant non-clinical job possibilities include coordination of worksite wellness programs, community health advocacy, policy advising, research, legal services, communications, and training. In addition to hospitals and clinics, registered nurses are needed in schools, prisons, corporate campuses, and research laboratories. Nurses may choose to pursue further studies in nurse practitioner, nurse midwife, administration, or public health programs.

Potential Career Areas: 

• Clinical nursing
• Consulting
• Policy advising
• Research
• Community health promotion
• End of life care
• Legal services
• Worksite wellness
• Training
• Medical affairs coordination

Sample Employers:

• Hospitals
• Clinics
• Mobile screening units
• Hospice providers
• Long term care facilities
• Dialysis centers
• Schools
• Prisons
• Health departments
• Colleges and universities
• Wellness centers
• Birthing centers
• U.S. Government
• Corporations

Sample Job Titles and National Salary Ranges: 

Sources of Information:  United States Department of Labor: Bureau of Labor Statistics (2010); DISCOVER (2011); Facts on File: Ferguson’s Career Guidance Center (2011)