• Compassion
• Critical thinking skills
• Communication skills
• Detail oriented
• Organizational skills
• Emotional stability
• Physical stamina
• Commitment to ethics and service to others
• Commitment to ongoing professional education

According to The U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), current annual average salaries for BSN educated nurses vary by state:

• $79, 690 in Pennsylvania,
• $79,600 in Delaware,
• $94,300 in New Jersey and
• $86,920 in Maryland

Actual salaries will vary greatly based on your specialization, location, years of experience and a variety of other factors. The BLS anticipates registered nurse employment will grow 15 percent through 2026, which is faster than average.

• Hospitals
• Intensive care & trauma units
• Emergency rooms
• Surgery centers
• Birth centers
• Urgent care centers
• Home care
• Rehabilitation centers
• Skilled care facilities
• Nursing homes and residential care facilities
• Public health and government positions
• Army, Navy, and Airforce