Once you pass the NCLEX, a whole new universe of job opportunities opens up to you. Some types of nursing careers will require an additional degree. Any type of management position is likely to require a minimum of a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing and possibly a master’s degree.
Don’t worry that you won’t be able to advance if you are going to start your nursing career with a degree in Licensed Practical Nursing or an Associate’s Degree in Nursing. It is very easy to continue your education and advance to a BSN degree by pursuing an online nursing degree or by attending a local community college or university. Best of all, you can do it part-time while working, and your employer will very likely pick up most or all of the cost!
Among the types of career paths you may consider as a registered nurse (some of these are open to Licensed Practical Nurses as well) are:
School nurse
Home Health Nurse
Emergency Room Nurse
ICU nurse
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Ob-gyn nurse
Hospice nurse
Military nurse
Nurse Midwife
Clinic
Long-term care facility
Rehabilitation Facility
Nurse Practitioner
Neonatal nurse
Surgical nurse
Travel nurse
Travel nurse - cruise lines
Travel nurse - resorts
Nursing research
Forensic nurse
Pediatric nurse
Psychiatric nurse
Correctional Institution Nurse
Camp nurse