Nursing Major Related Careers
The following careers are directly or indirectly related to the study of this major. Click the job title to learn more about it. To search for more career options, visit OnetOnline.org.
Nursing
A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N) prepares students to be clinicians, educators, leaders innovators, and scientists.
The four-year BSN traditional nursing degree and curriculum is offered to new undergraduate students at three of IU’s campuses: IU Bloomington, IU Fort Wayne, and IU Indianapolis. Although nursing courses are offered on each campus, they may be required in a different sequence or in a different semester than that required by the other two campuses.
The traditional track is for students pursuing their first baccalaureate degree. This curriculum prepares you for a career as a professional nurse. You will study current trends in healthcare and participate in exceptional clinical opportunities, including interprofessional education (learning alongside students from other health schools and programs) and state-of-the-art simulation.
Application to the BSN at IU Bloomington requires a minimum of one year of prerequisite nursing and general education coursework. At Bloomington, this coursework involves: sociology, psychology, physiology, anatomy, mathematics, and English composition. Admission is highly selective based on grades. For those admitted to the program, three additional years of nursing core courses and remaining general education coursework are required.
For detailed information about this major and degree requirements, visit the departmental website and the School of Nursing’s Academic Bulletin.
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Academic information
University Division's Explore Programs tool is the place to go for academic information about any IUB major, minor, or certificate.
Open in Explore Programs- Nursing Assistants
- Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary
- Informatics Nurse Specialists
- Registered Nurses
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses
- Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses
- Clinical Nurse Specialists
- Acute Care Nurses
- Critical Care Nurses
- Psychiatric Aides
- Nurse Anesthetists
- Nurse Practitioners
- Nurse Midwives
- Home Health Aides
- Personal Care Aides
Career Interests
John Holland developed a theoretical framework consisting of six general themes that describe broad areas interest relating to self and the working world. If you are interested in discovering your career interests, visit our Learn more about yourself page to learn about the Strong Interest Inventory.
This major consists of the following themes:
- Realistic
- Social
- Conventional
Nursing Major Related Skills
Below is a sampling of skills related to this major mapped from the Skillscan Driver Assessment. The SkillScan assessment provides a simple 3-step process to help you learn about your strengths and weaknesses, the skills you enjoy and want to use in a career and those skills needing development. Consider taking the SkillScan assessment to better understand your skills as it relates to majors at IU.
Analytical
- Solve Problems
- Manage Data or Records
- Evaluate
Physical or Technical
- Hand Dexterity
- Observe
- Inspect or Test
Relationship Skills
- Provide Care and Support
- Counsel
- Advocate
- Demonstrate Social-Cultural Sensitivity
Communication
- Speak to Groups
- Speak or Interact
- Write
Student Organizations
Sample Resume
Career Guides
Our unique IU Career Guides offers the A-Zs of each field’s preferred educational backgrounds, as well as employment opportunities and insider tips, industry-related interview questions, and a lot more. Below are related career guides for this major.