What do you think of when you envision your career in nursing? Many accelerated nursing students know they want to care for people, but they’re unaware of the various directions they can travel once they earn their BSN. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, more than 50% of nurses work in hospitals, but there are numerous opportunities outside of hospitals for nurses looking for a different path. What do you think of when you envision your career in nursing? Many accelerated nursing students know they want to care for people, but they’re unaware of the various directions they can travel once they earn their BSN. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, more than 50% of nurses work in hospitals, but there are numerous opportunities outside of hospitals for nurses looking for a different path.