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How can I become a registered nurse?
What does the path look like to become a registered nurse? Are there specific classes I need to take?
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Bhavna’s Answer
The path to becoming a registered nurse begins with earning an associate's or bachelor's degree in nursing. This usually takes two to four years depending on the program you select and the degree you pursue. After graduating from a program accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), the next step is to pass the National Council for Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). Once the test is completed and the necessary licensing is obtained, you will be able to practice as a registered nurse.
Specific classes you need to take vary depending on the college or university you are attending, but typically include general education courses, such as English, math, science and psychology, as well as specialized courses focusing on chemistry and anatomy, physiology, and microbiology. Clinical courses and practice experiences are also commonly required to help you gain practical experience in working with patients.
Specific classes you need to take vary depending on the college or university you are attending, but typically include general education courses, such as English, math, science and psychology, as well as specialized courses focusing on chemistry and anatomy, physiology, and microbiology. Clinical courses and practice experiences are also commonly required to help you gain practical experience in working with patients.
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Jara’s Answer
First you apply to a college nursing program. This could be a BSN or ADN. They both fall under the umbrella of RN. The ADN usually takes 2 years and the BSN takes 4 years. It is easier to find a job if you have the BSN. And even jobs that will hire nurses with an ADN often require them to get a BSN within a few years. Some college programs will admit students to the nursing program as Freshmen. Other colleges will put them in a pre-nursing program and then they have to apply for the nursing program for their sophomore year. After they graduate, they will have to take the NCLEX-RN exam. There is a different NCLEX for LPNs. After passing the exam, they are licensed RNs.
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EZINNA EDGE’s Answer
You can become a registered nurse by obtaining a Bachelors degree in Nursing (BNS) or obtaining an associate degree in Nursing order to get licensed. It should however be noted that this is state dependent. The next step is to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses.
Sure, there are always specific classes to take and for someone on the path of becoming a registered nurse classes on anatomy, physiology, biology, etc., will go a long way. Although more information can be gotten from the specific college or university you intend getting your degree from.
Sure, there are always specific classes to take and for someone on the path of becoming a registered nurse classes on anatomy, physiology, biology, etc., will go a long way. Although more information can be gotten from the specific college or university you intend getting your degree from.
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Kara’s Answer
The first step to becoming a Registered Nurse is researching then selecting and finally applying to the college you've selected to obtain your degree. There are community colleges which offer an associate degree and universities offering a bachelor degree.
Don't worry you won't be on your own trying to figure out what classes you'll need to take. At either community college or a university the path to becoming an RN is clearly laid out for you. Although, at the community college level you will take course prerequisites prior to admission into the nursing program. If you're attending a university these prerequisites will be included in the program.
Whatever you decide, as a nursing student, you will have tons of support and direction. It may seem overwhelming, but it's not, it's very doable!
Don't worry you won't be on your own trying to figure out what classes you'll need to take. At either community college or a university the path to becoming an RN is clearly laid out for you. Although, at the community college level you will take course prerequisites prior to admission into the nursing program. If you're attending a university these prerequisites will be included in the program.
Whatever you decide, as a nursing student, you will have tons of support and direction. It may seem overwhelming, but it's not, it's very doable!
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Lorraine’s Answer
The two main pathways to becoming a registered nurse is by attending an Associate Degree Program or Baccalaureate Degree Program. The most important aspect is to make sure the program you are attending is accredited by the state. In California you can go to California Board of Registered Nursing website: https://www.rn.ca.gov/ and under Education review all accredited registered nurse programs in the state.
Most registered nurse programs have prerequisite courses to complete prior to being accepted in program. You can go to school of choice and review requirements needed for the program. You will need to science courses such as anatomy, physiology, microbiology, and chemistry. Most programs may require a math and English course.
Nursing is a great field to work in, best of luck pursuing your goals!
Most registered nurse programs have prerequisite courses to complete prior to being accepted in program. You can go to school of choice and review requirements needed for the program. You will need to science courses such as anatomy, physiology, microbiology, and chemistry. Most programs may require a math and English course.
Nursing is a great field to work in, best of luck pursuing your goals!