<p>Benedictine University</p> <p>Online M S N Alumni Journey from Classroom to Career</p> <p>Benedictine University's online Master of Science in Nursing (M S N) degree is convenient, flexible and provides graduates with the real-world knowledge needed to improve patient outcomes. In a recent survey, our online M S N alumni stated that they were overwhelmingly satisfied with their experience which started in the online classroom and continues into their professional careers.</p> <p>The Program</p> <p>The main reasons students picked Benedictines Online M S N Program were due to the schools established reputation, online flexibility, and peer recommendation.</p> <p>The Online Student Experience</p> <p>91 percent of students would recommend Benedictine to a prospective student. 96 percent of students were satisfied as an online student. 44 percent of students spent 11 to 20 hours per week on coursework - the average being 2.2 hours per day.</p> <p>Preparation</p> <p>Benedictine prepared students to gain an in-depth knowledge of the field, develop career expertise, develop global awareness, and be an effective leader.</p> <p>Skills</p> <p>The skills taught throughout the program include: clinical experience, patient care, treatment planning, nurse management, patient/family education and instruction, case management, and patient direction. These are also the top skills most in demand from employers.</p> <p>M S N Career Outlook</p> <p>The following is a listing of the top jobs for M S N graduates in the US: Registered Nurse - there are 421592 jobs available with an average salary of 66316 dollars; Intensive Critical Care Nurse - there are 43043 jobs available with an average salary of 74596 dollars; Nursing Manager Supervisor - there are 28364 jobs available with an average salary of 72612 dollars; Director of Nursing - there are 26797 jobs available with an average salary of 79807 dollars; Nurse Care Manager - there are 17792 jobs available with an average salary of 68818 dollars; and, Health Educator - 12750 jobs available with an average salary of 54304 dollars.</p> <p>Benedictine M S N Alumni in Action</p> <p>Benedictines online M S N graduates work in a variety of nursing areas: 31 percent in nurse education, 26 percent in clinical nursing, and 18 percent in administrative nursing. Some M S N Alumni job titles that are now hiring include: Advanced Clinical Nurse, Clinical Instructor, Patient Care Manager, Nurse Educator for Acute Care, Clinical Nurse Educator, Assistant Director, Clinical Coordinator, and Associate Administrator for Clinical Services.</p> <p>95 percent of M S N Alumni say the online M S N program at Benedictine prepared them for their current career. 23 percent got a new job. 52 percent had increased confidence in the workplace. 31 percent have already received a salary increase. And, 23 percent anticipate getting a promotion within a year.</p> <p>Where Benedictine M S N Alumni Work</p> <p>The following is a listing of employers of some Benedictine M S N Alumni: Heartland Health, New York University - The Hospital for Joint Diseases, Northwest Community Hospital, Ohio State Wexner Medical Center, Rush University Medical Center, UNC Health Care, US Army, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, and Yale New Haven Hospital.</p> <p>Discover how Benedictine University's flexible online M S N prepares you for the demands of high-level nursing role. Visit online.ben.edu/M S N for more information.</p> <p>The information in this infographic is based on the survey responses of 88 online Benedictine M S N graduates.</p> <p>Benedictine University is not affiliated with or sponsored by companies alumni listed as their employer.</p> <p>Sources:</p> <p>Information on jobs, openings, salaries, in-demand skills, and employers pulled in 4/14, reflecting data pulled over the past 12 months from Burning Glass Technologies Labor Insight.</p>