They develop and manage nursing care plans, educate patients and their families about appropriate care, and help individuals and groups take steps to improve or maintain their health. Although an entry-level nurse can find employment with a three-year registered nursing degree, there is a growing national movement requiring all nurses to have a bachelor of science degree in nursing. A growing number of nursing schools offer accelerated bachelor's and master's degree programs. There are also a growing number of programs ranging from registered nurse to master of science in nursing (MSN) and from MSN to doctorate, designed to meet the growing demand for more highly qualified nurses in the workforce, according to Explore Health Careers (2015). . Internet. November 24.