New Mexico, NM | LPN to BSN Nursing School Program
Although a career as an LPN in New Mexico can be a fulfilling pursuit, it is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to nurse training in the state. As a full time student, it is possible for a practicing LPN to receive a Bachelor of Science, Nursing (BSN), in five semesters, or under three years—with part time study options also available—and access a plethora of career opportunities that are not available to Licensed Practical Nurses.
A BSN, like an Associate Degree, Nursing (ADN), prepares students for the NCLEX-RN (link to the RN page here), the licensure examination to become a Registered Nurse. However, unlike an ADN, a BSN offers further opportunities for specialized knowledge that can lead to careers in areas of particular interest that appeal to a BSN candidate. From rehabilitation to critical care to nurse management, typical RN occupations are available with a BSN—however, a BSN leads to opportunities outside of hospital and clinical settings as specialized research work in both public health and corporate settings typically recruit BSNs over ADN’s. From Cancer and pharmaceutical research to the instruction of Certified Nursing Assistants, a BSN provides the opportunity to go beyond patient care and delve into any number of occupational streams—and an opportunity to make a good salary as well. Currently, the average pay for an RN in New Mexico is over $60,000 per year, and with a BSN, the opportunities for work in the private sphere can lead to salaries that are much higher than that, even.
Curriculum for an LPN to BSN program typically consists of general education requirements, such as statistics and English, science courses such as microbiology, dedicated nursing theory courses and clinical study. The bulk of the program will be dedicated to nursing-specific courses that provide a wide variety of options such as mental health nursing, adult care, pediatrics, medication and assessment, as well as options for legal courses and beyond. Indeed, it is through the extra time allotted to a BSN that an LPN can pursue the areas of nursing that they find the most interesting and specialize in an area that will provide a rewarding career path.
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