Is Nursing considered a STEM field?

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I was looking to apply for some scholarships, but I'm not too sure if it's considered a STEM discipline. My nursing school comes under the college of arts and science and we end up with a Bachelor's of Science on nursing (traditional BSN program).

I've only found opinions on google so far but if anyone knows for sure it would be super helpful. Thank you!

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Specializes in ICU Stepdown.

No it isn't

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I would say it is

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Specializes in Critical Care, Education.

Not according to the current criteria - probably because nursing is an amalgamation of social & 'hard' sciences. We're kind of like the civil engineering of healthcare.

It's really odd, because "life sciences" is a STEM "S" category, & it includes things like epidemiology, neuropsychology, medical science & dietetics -- but does not specify nursing. A deeper dive into the 'medical science' category shows that these jobs require extensive preparation (minimum Masters degree) - so it does not look as though nursing is a good fit.

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STEM? Per the definition? No, its not.

There are plenty of nursing scholarships out there.

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Nope.

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Specializes in Complex pedi to LTC/SA & now a manager.

Not according to the "official" definitions

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