Nursing
Provide hands-on care and support for patients
What You'll Study
Nurses are the heart of healthcare. While doctors diagnose, nurses provide the continuous, 24/7 care. It is a mix of science, technical skills, and deep emotional labor.
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Nursing Fundamentals
- Pharmacology
- Maternal & Child Health
- Mental Health Nursing
- Community Health
- Pathophysiology
- Clinical Rotations
Example Classes
How to Know If You'll Like It
You'll probably enjoy this if...
- ✓You are compassionate and patient
- ✓You think fast on your feet
- ✓You want a job that guarantees employment anywhere
- ✓You handle bodily fluids/mess well
- ✓You are a team player
- ✓You like variety (every day is different)
You might not enjoy this if...
- ✕You want to be the one "in charge" (Doctors order, Nurses execute + advocate)
- ✕You dislike touching people
- ✕You have bad feet/back (lots of standing)
- ✕You are easily grossed out
Self-Check Quiz
Answer these questions honestly to see if this major might be a good fit for you.
Can you handle 12-hour shifts on your feet?
Career Outcomes
Featured In-Demand Careers
Other Common Career Paths
- •Registered Nurse (RN)
- •Nurse Practitioner (NP)
- •Nurse Anesthetist
- •School Nurse
- •Public Health Nurse
Industries
Try It First
Test if you like this field before committing to a major:
Learn how to take a pulse and blood pressure manually.
Research the difference between RN, LPN, and NP.
Create a "Patient Care Plan" for a hypothetical sick family member.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Nursing school is notoriously tough and busy with clinicals.
No! Nurses manage IVs, meds, monitoring, and save lives when doctors aren't in the room.
Yes! You can become a Nurse Practioner (NP) and diagnose/prescribe.
Solid middle-to-high income. Travel nurses make very high pay.
Exposure to disease is real, but PPE protects you.
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