408 (81.4%) of the schools have an entry-level BSN program.

 At the time of graduation 57% were already offered a job.

 Employers prefer BSN graduates.

 Little variation was found regarding the rate of job offers based on graduation by institution type.

 88% of new graduate BSNs had jobs within four to six months.

 39.1% of hospitals and other healthcare settings require a bachelor’s degree in nursing

 77.4% expressed a strong preference for BSN degrees.

 

Job rate by region

 South- 66%

 Midwest- 58%

 North Atlantic- 52%

 West- 42%

 

The outlook for MSNs

 94 (18.1%) of the schools have an entry-level MSN program.

 At the time of graduation 73% were already offered a job.

 92% of new graduate MSNs had jobs within four to six months.

 

Job rate by region

 South- 79%

 Midwest- 73%

 North Atlantic- 75%

 West- 53%

 

For all BSN and MSN nurses graduating in 2013, the job outlook is looking in your favor. Stay positive and keep your head up!