Massachusetts

What keeps you from pursuing a master's degree in nursing and advancing your career? Many registered nurses find that a lack of time and insufficient financial resources are two of the biggest obstacles preventing them from returning to school to pursue a graduate degree.

Finding time to take classes and study can be a daunting task especially for nurses with families and those working full-time. Compromises need to be made if you are determined to reach your goals and fulfill your potential. You might want to consider enrolling in an online master degree program and switching from working full-time to a part-time position. Many universities and schools of nursing offer online classes for their graduate degree programs and sometimes allow nursing students to complete clinical practice at their current place of employment.

Loan programs and scholarships are available through hospitals and universities to help students pay for a graduate degree. Nurses need to ask their employers about any upcoming grants, scholarships, or financial aid available to nurses who wish to return to school. Universities and schools of nursing have private resources they allocate towards scholarships for graduate students who enroll in specific programs.