Careers

Luther takes pride in preparing graduates to meet the challenge of an ever-changing world. This preparation is particularly valuable to nurses. With rapid changes in health care, nurses need a variety of skills to care for individuals, families, groups, and communities. Since our society is very mobile, nurses must also work in diverse settings.

Nurses graduating from Luther work in a variety of locations such as small community hospitals, nursing homes, public health offices, large medical centers, community-based agencies, wellness centers, schools, industrial complexes, and military installations. The baccalaureate program provides a basis for graduate study leading to careers in clinical specialties, advanced practice, education, administration, consultation, and research.

Current nationwide changes in health care delivery provide a variety of employment opportunities for Luther nursing graduates. Due to expanding roles and increasing professional responsibilities, baccalaureate nurses are commanding higher salaries competitive with other professions.

Here's how a few Luther nursing graduates are employed:

Anesthesiologist
Army Nurse
Case Manager
Clinical Nurse
Counselor
Educational Nurse
Group Home Administrator
Health Administrator
Health Aide
Medical Assistant
Nursing Professor
Obstetrics Nurse
Pediatrician
Pharmacist
Proprietor
Public Health Nurse
Registered Nurse
Staff Nurse
Surgical Nurse