The ?programme offered by the Atlantis University?emphasizes the skills needed to be successful in healthcare settings. The curriculum emphasizes issues that affect patients and how healthcare is delivered. The program includes both classroom and clinical components.

Demand for healthcare services will increase because of the aging population, since older people typically have more medical problems than younger people. Nurses also will be needed to educate and to care for patients with various chronic conditions, such as arthritis, dementia, diabetes, and obesity. In addition, the number of individuals who have access to healthcare services will increase, as a result of federal health insurance reform. More nurses will be needed to care for these patients.

Careers

Graduates who choose to pursue a career in nursing and healthcare management or academia will become successful managers, supervisors, or educators who demonstrate strong leadership, technical, and team skills; and a commitment to continuing professional development.?

Overall, job opportunities for registered nurses are expected to be good. Generally, registered nurses with at least a bachelor?s degree in nursing (BSN) will have better job prospects than those without one. Employers may prefer candidates who have some related work experience.