THANK YOU, NURSES
Although we appreciate and support nurses every month of the year, May is a special time to celebrate you, the health care heroes who work to improve lives every day.
Thank you for touching the lives and hearts of your patients. We are so grateful for the positive and lasting difference you make in our world.
CELEBRATING NURSES MONTH: WHY DID YOU BECOME A NURSE?
In celebration of Nurses Month, we asked Rockhurst University students why they wanted to become nurses. Hear from four remarkable individuals pursuing various paths in nursing education at Rockhurst University: Austin Dye, Carly Tomlin, Emily Berendzen, and Cathy Kerns as they share their heartfelt motivations and experiences in the field of nursing.
FREEBIES AND DISCOUNTS
It’s time to treat yourself! There are a number of companies that offer special discounts to nurses and other healthcare workers in recognition of the difference you make. To celebrate Nurses Month, we’ve put together a list of discounts and Nurses Week freebies that you can access as a nurse.
NURSING BY THE NUMBERS: WHY BECOME AN RN
The time is right to become a registered nurse:
$81,220
2022 median pay for RNs
6%
projected RN job growth 2022-2032
ADVANCE YOUR NURSING CAREER AS A NURSE PRACTITIONER
There are plenty of reasons to become a nurse practitioner:
$125,900
2022 median pay for NPs
38%
projected NP job growth 2022-2032
NURSES MAKE THE DIFFERENCE
Become an RN or advanced practice nurse practitioner with Rockhurst University's accredited online nursing programs.
