Frequently Asked Questions

What Classes do you take during Your Nursing Studies?

The exact classes and their level depend on the degree or certificate you are pursuing. Here are some of the common classes one should take in order to get a nursing certification:

• Basic Nutrition


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• Chemistry
• Psychology
• Human Anatomy (structure of the body)
• Physiology (how the body functions)
• Human Growth Development
• Microbiology (germs)
• Nursing Science
• Pharmacology (drugs and medicines)
• Communication
• Biological Sciences
• Chemistry
• Critical Care Nursing
• Adult, Pediatric and Geriatric Care
• Maternal/Child and Neonatal Care
• Medical and Surgical Care
• Nursing Leadership
• Physical Assessment
• Environmental and Occupational Health
• Home Health Care
• Sociology
• Statistics

What are the Different Nursing Certifications Available?

There are various levels of nursing certification. Here are the main ones:

• CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant)
• LPN/LVN (Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse)
• RN (Registered Nurse)
• NP (Nurse Practitioner)
• APN (Advanced Practice Nurse)

What are the Different Academic Degrees in Nursing?

There are serveral options to choose from if you would like to have an academic degree in nursing. Following you can find your main options:

• ASN - Associate Degree in Nursing
• There are 3 relevant options for a Nursing Bachelor degree:
  • BSN - Bachelor of Science in Nursing
  • Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences
  • BS in Health Administration
• MSN (Master of Science in Nursing) – required for a Nurse Practitioner license

What Salary Can I Expect as a Nurse?

The level of salary you can expect depends very much on the levels of your academic degree and your nursing certification. Following are the common rages of salary you can expect depending on your academic degree:

• ASN: $35,000 - $65,000
• BSN: $40,000 - $70,000
• BS in Health Administration: $42,000 - $74,000
• Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences: $35,000 - $76,000
• MSN: $60,000 - $134,000