Nursing Major Related Careers
The following careers are directly or indirectly related to the study of this major. Click the job title to learn more about it. To search for more career options, visit OnetOnline.org.
Nursing
Nursing is a career that combines science and math skills and the latest technology with comprehensive care for people young or old, healthy or sick. The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) teaches students how to assess, develop, plan, implement, and evaluate plans of care for individuals, families, and communities.
Application to the BSN at IU Bloomington requires a minimum of one year of prerequisite nursing and general education coursework. Admission is highly selective based on grades. For those admitted to the program, three additional years of nursing core courses and remaining general education coursework are required.
The four-year BSN degree can be completed on campuses throughout the IU system.The IU Bloomington (IUB), Indianapolis (IUPUI), Fort Wayne (IUFW), and Columbus (IUPUC) Schools of Nursing are part of the Core Campus and have similar prerequisites and nursing core courses. Please contact a School of Nursing advisor at each campus for specific processes.
To become a licensed Registered Nurse (RN), a BSN graduate must satisfactorily complete the National Council Licensing Examination (NCLEX) and fulfill any licensure requirements for the state in which they plan to practice.
For detailed information about pre-nursing degree requirements, visit School of Nursing BSN Traditional Track Plan of Study.
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Academic information
University Division's Explore Programs tool is the place to go for academic information about any IUB major, minor, or certificate.
Open in Explore Programs- Nursing Assistants
- Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary
- Informatics Nurse Specialists
- Registered Nurses
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses
- Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses
- Clinical Nurse Specialists
- Acute Care Nurses
- Critical Care Nurses
- Psychiatric Aides
- Nurse Anesthetists
- Nurse Practitioners
- Nurse Midwives
- Home Health Aides
- Personal Care Aides
Career Interests
John Holland developed a theoretical framework consisting of six general themes that describe broad areas interest relating to self and the working world. If you are interested in discovering your career interests, visit our Learn more about yourself page to learn about the Strong Interest Inventory.
This major consists of the following themes:
- Realistic
- Social
- Conventional
Nursing Major Related Skills
Below is a sampling of skills related to this major mapped from the Skillscan Driver Assessment. The SkillScan assessment provides a simple 3-step process to help you learn about your strengths and weaknesses, the skills you enjoy and want to use in a career and those skills needing development. Consider taking the SkillScan assessment to better understand your skills as it relates to majors at IU.
Analytical
- Solve Problems
- Manage Data or Records
- Evaluate
Physical or Technical
- Hand Dexterity
- Observe
- Inspect or Test
Relationship Skills
- Provide Care and Support
- Counsel
- Advocate
- Demonstrate Social-Cultural Sensitivity
Communication
- Speak to Groups
- Speak or Interact
- Write
Student Organizations
Sample Resume
Career Guides
Our unique IU Career Guides offers the A-Zs of each field’s preferred educational backgrounds, as well as employment opportunities and insider tips, industry-related interview questions, and a lot more. Below are related career guides for this major.