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Wondering the potential salary of a Registered Nurse with a BSN degree? Learn more!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Healthcare is a thriving and promising field. On top of incredible job security and regularly rewarding work, healthcare practitioners can also find comfort in a healthy paycheck and constant room for growth within their dedicated field.<\/p>\n

One of the most popular and in-demand professions today is that of the Registered Nurse (RN). Registered Nurses are needed at the forefront of the healthcare field \u2013 in hospitals, private practices, long-term care facilities, health clinics, and more \u2013 to provide quality care for patients in need. There are many benefits<\/a> to look forward to with a nursing career \u2013 including RN and BSN salary potential.<\/p>\n

If you are interested in becoming a Registered Nurse in Connecticut, now is undoubtedly the time to do so. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that employment of Registered Nurses nationwide will grow 15 percent by 2026. In Connecticut, nursing jobs are also on the rise. In fact, Registered Nursing is ranked sixth<\/a> among occupations with the most annual job openings in the state.<\/p>\n

Connecticut is a great place to kick off or advance your nursing career. According to the CT Department of Labor, the average, entry-level salary<\/strong> for RNs is over $60,000<\/strong> per year! Across the state, the median annual Registered Nurse salary<\/a> \u2013 for all degree levels \u2013 now exceeds $77,500<\/strong>. This is higher than the current national average for RNs.<\/p>\n

While educational requirements vary by employer, the Connecticut DOL recommends earning a Bachelor\u2019s in Nursing (BSN) degree. Whether you are a seasoned RN nurse or just starting out, a BSN degree can open many doors for you \u2013 qualifying you for many advanced job opportunities and posing you for higher earning potential. As a leading\u00a0nursing school<\/a>\u00a0with both Associate and Bachelor\u2019s degree programs, Goodwin College knows these opportunities well.<\/p>\n

The fact is, many employers are now preferring (and encouraging) nurses to pursue their BSNs. Almost 80 percent of healthcare employers in Connecticut, for example, prefer to hire BSN graduates. The Institute of Medicine (IOM) also predicts<\/a> that the number of nurses with a BSN will increase from 50% to 80% by the year 2020. And, while nursing graduates with an Associate Degree qualify for about half of nursing jobs \u2013 BSN graduates qualify for approximately 88%<\/a> of RN job openings today!<\/p>\n

In addition to fulfilling Registered Nursing positions, BSN graduates may pursue careers as:<\/p>\n