what is best to do, a degree or a diploma in nursing?
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I thought there were no more diploma programs for R.N.s\n\nIf you can attend a diploma program, you will be a better nurse after graduation.  Studies have shown that it take college educated nurses at least a year to acquire the same "on-floor" experience that a diploma nurse has.  This is because diploma program students spend far more time working in the hospital during their training than college  students do.  Many nurses who graduate a college program  have only done a procedure one time! (Now this might have changed as it has been years since I have had to deal with any new nursing grads). Diploma nurses have done it so often that they can't count the times.\n\nAs a head nurse, I have worked with both straight out of school.  I would take the diploma nurse anytime!  I usually had to supervise a college nurse on her procedures (as a  new grad) as she hadn't done them often enough to feel comfortable doing them alone.\n\nNow, if you are more concerned with a degree and money, then by all means get the college education.  If you are not concerned with the difference in pay, go to a diploma school.
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A career diploma is usually unaccredited and an AD (associates degree) is accredited.  ADs are usually given by community colleges and local universities (non profit).  A career diploma is usually offered by a for profit business.  Some career diplomas can be applied to a bachelor's depending on the credibility of the company (but not a guarantee).  For example, a nursing diploma to receive an RN usually transfers towards a BSN (bachelor's of science in nusing).  However, a regular old career diploma is usually not transferable because most universities that offer the bachelor's degree want credits from accredited schools because they are accredited as well.  Go for the AD if you can.  A career diploma can be a waste of time if you want to continue on to higher education.
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Certified Medical Assistant,,,,just helps\nLicensed Practical nurse .....it is an associates degree and can far more than the CMA\nRegistered Nurse ....is a four year degree and more to do and makes more money
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I'm not an RN, so I may not have the best advice, but I do work in health care (diagnotic radiography) and I think your interest in becoming an RN is excellent.  From RNs whom I have known, most have said it's been a rewarding career, but a lot of work, which can be taxing.  Personally, I think building a career in health care is really one of the best choices one can make.  Not only for reasons like $$$, but, health care isn't going away (i.e. job stability, constant progression) and it's a unique field that keeps you on your feet, directly helping people on a daily basis.  Oh, you could check out some universities in your area for what they have to say about RNs.  A lot of websites seem to have information about what it's like to be an RN, etc.
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It takes four years to get a bachelor of science in nursing.   The first two years are the basic English , algebra, chemistry, psychology etc.  The 2cnd two years are the nursing core  units... medical-surgical, psych, theory lectures, anatomy and physiology, practicals and hospital clinicals.  You should be strong in science and math.  You will have to write well to communicate and are expected to make a few formal papers with bibliography's etc.  I imagine it varies from uni to uni a little .  When you graduate you take your board exam that takes about 2 days and if you pass then you get your license ...You can contact universities that you are interested in and ask for course curriculum's. you can contact universities over the internet and most will send a full prospectus and application.  You could even tour them at your leisure. While you are still in high school....You can do volunteer work in a medical setting or an internship where available or work after school in a nursing home or hospital to be certain this is what you want to do. Keep in mind that some hospitals (the ones I have worked at) don't recognise anything less than a BSN..and that those who have less than a BSN may get lower pay. *I am not saying you are not as good as an RN...just the facts* Good luck
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It really depends on how far into the degree you are.  What courses have you taken already, and what degree fields are offered by your school.\n\nThe best bet for a job with an AA or AS would be in the medical field.  Option include nursing (RN or LPN), respiratory tech,  or radiology tech.  All of those pay well and could be completed in two years, although the RN might take a little longer.\n\nGood luck.
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Wrong focus.  It's not like it's med school.  Just get into a convenient and decent nursing program.  It's what you do after getting your nursing degree and passing the boards that makes you a great nurse, or not.
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Hmm, definitely do nursing...any program that takes longer will have better opportunities for job employment cause it requires longer investment of time.
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Pehaps, you can enter pharmaceutical sales although I think you should use your nursing degree.  Nursing school is a lot of work and you should reap the benefits of that education.
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go to a nursing school ?
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to be nurse and to be professional
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With the nursing shortage here, it will not matter which college you attend, just as long as you have the nursing degree and the credentials to be a nurse here. In some states you can become a licensed nurse by having just a 2 year degree in nursing and you can be an LPN with just a diploma.  In addition to the degrees most states require that you sit for your nursing board exams, which vary by state.  I would figure out which state I would want to work in and check out their nursing requirements to see what type of education I would need to become a nurse.
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If you are in the US, nursing is most definitely worth pursuing as a career.  The impending retirement of many baby boomers is creating great demand for nurses.  My sister and mother are both nurses; my sister has her pick of choice jobs and my mother, who is in her mid-60s, is contacted every week with job offers.
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Educationally, there's the Associate degree (2 yr.), Bachelor of Science in nrsg. (BSN, 4 yr.), Master's degree, PhD, Clinical Nurse Specialist, and nurse anesthetist.\n\nAs far as specialty fields that you can do just having an RN (no additional degree required), the choices are unlimited. For instance, here are a few fields: women's health, labor and delivery, psychiatry, chemical dependency and substance abuse treatment, surgery, parish nurse, pediatrics, sports medicine, cardiology, trauma, hospice, oncology...anything that's a medical field has a place for a nurse.\n\nTwo interesting areas that require a bit more training are Life Flight and critical care.\n\nTwo great things about nursing:First, they are always needed, theres always a nursing shortage, and they are needed in all parts of the world, so you can always find a job anywhere you want to live or travel. And second, there is so much variety that if you get bored with what you are doing and want to do something else, just change type of nursing. You don't have to find a whole new career. If working in a hospital and building seniority, you can just change areas instead of employers, and not lose seniority or benefits.\n\nWhere to find out more, your state nurses association. Or on the web.
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Understand one thing about a degree, employeers are not really concerned about the field of study, unless it is education, nursing, or social services field.  To most employeers the degree simple identifies that you are able and willing to start and finish something, which says a lot in todays society, so go get a job doing something that you enjoy.  Go into law enforcment, become a teacher with a lateral entry possition.  Have fun and make money
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any college that is NLN accredited is good enough. Remember, these colleges are preparing you to take the licensure exam. However, the number one nursing school in the country is the University of Washington and number two is UCLA.\n\nAlso, when you are out there working as a nurse, no one cares what college you want to for nursing school. Really.
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You can become a LPN or LVN at a community college.  I think it requires a 1 year certificate now in all states.  RN need 2 year for diploma, and 4 year for bachelors degree.  You can become a CNA (nursing assistant) with training, and you usually do the grimy work that the nurses don't want to do, such as removing soil from patients and feeding.