The average wage of a bachelor's prepared nurse is $66,000. This increases to $72,000 with a master's degree. An online RN to BSN, or RN to MSN program is an affordable and flexible way to increase your income as a nurse while still working. The coursework for your degree can be done online and is available to you 24 hours a day. So no matter what shift you work, your work is ready when you are.

In 2020 educated nurses will need to fill 1.7 million positions. Healthcare and nursing in particular is the fastest growing industry in the US. In difficult economic times there is job security in nursing. Having an advance degree increases your job opportunities and your job satisfaction as well as your income level.

If you are a licensed RN with at least a 2.5 GPA, you are eligible to study an online program. There are many colleges and universities that now offer nursing education programs online. Some are online extensions from traditional campus based schools and some from entirely online universities like Phoenix University. Regardless, all accredited schools have to meet certain standards to receive accreditation.

An online college and university website can provide you with free information (no strings attached) about the various schools and programs that are available to you. You can find information about the different nursing programs, such as forensic nursing, nurse practitioner, education, administration or management. Then simply request further information and you are on your way to an advanced degree and higher wages.