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What can I do with... a major in Nursing?


Special attributes of this major that will make me a valuable addition to any prospective employer.

  • Extensive knowledge in biology, chemistry, math, and nursing.
  • Clinical experience.
  • Analytical skills and orientation to detail.
  • Superior manual dexterity.
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, organization, and problem solving skills.
  • Capability of maintaining physical and emotional composure during stressful situations.
  • Ability to work with diverse populations.

Possible Careers / Job Titles
  • Academic Nurse
  • Advanced Practical Nurse
  • Art Therapist
  • Audiologist
  • Cardiology Nurse
  • Case Manager
  • Chemical Dependency Nurse
  • Community Health Educator
  • Critical Care Nurse
  • Elder Care Counselor
  • Emergency Room Nurse
  • Flight Trauma Nurse
  • Forensic Nurse
  • Head Nurse
  • Health Care Administrator
  • Health Care Consultant
  • HMO Administrator
  • Home Care Nurse
  • Hospice Nurse
  • Industry Nurse
  • Infection Control Nurse
  • Military Nurse
  • Nurse Anesthetist
  • Nurse Midwife
  • Nurse Practitioner
  • Nurse Supervisor
  • Nursing Educator
  • Obstetric Nurse
  • Occupation Nurse
  • Occupational Therapist
  • Office Nurse
  • Oncology Nurse
  • Operating Room Nurse
  • Palliative Care Nurse
  • Patient Advocate
  • Pediatric Nurse
  • Pharmaceutical Sales
  • Physical Therapist
  • Post-operative Nurse
  • Pre-operative Nurse
  • Private Duty Nurse
  • Psychiatric Nurse
  • Public Health Nurse
  • Quality Assurance Manager
  • Rehabilitation Nurse
  • Research Nurse
  • Respiratory Therapist
  • School Nurse
  • Social Worker
  • Teacher
  • Urology Nurse
  • Veterans Affairs Nurse

Please be advised that although this major will prepare you for the careers listed above, many will require advanced education and training. Please research the careers/job titles that interest you so that you are aware of the requirements to enter the field.

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If you have any questions or comments, please contact:

Center for Career Development
p - 516.877.3130
f - 516.877.3136
e - (Students and Alumni) - careercounselor@adelphi.edu
e - (Employers) - employerservices@adelphi.edu


This page last modified on May 1, 2007.
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