What are the Steps to becoming Registered Nurse? Please be Specific.?
924494
Registered nursing actually has 2 different tracks (there may still be 3). One may become an RN by going to junior or community college for 2 years and then taking the license exam. Another way is a 4 year BSN that will prepare you not only for patient care, but for nursing management as well. Many of the nurses I worked with started out the an ASN (2 yr degree) and then went on to the BSN while working as an RN. \n\nThere may still be some 3 year diploma courses, but those are going away. Years ago that was the norm and there were many hospital based diploma courses, but of late they have become college based and ASN or BSN degrees. \n\nAnother route is to take an LPN course which takes about a year and then work as an LPN while going on to RN school. \n\nThere is a well established distance learning program leading to the RN credential at Excelsior College in New York (It was called Regents College and you still hear the term Regents degreed nurse). \n\nCheck with the NLN - the National League for Nursing as it is the program accreditor for Nursing schools. It will be very hard to get a job or a license if your school is not NLN accredited. \n\nAlso check your state's licensing board to see if they have any special requirements.
130406
It depends on the country you live in. I think after you graduate you will need to get a nursing school or something. It takes 3-4 years usually.
235543
Study, it never fails.  If you know the material, ou'll be ok.  If you do not know, why should you be a nurse
1113159
You have to go to a nursing school there first I would imagine.
305249
In september i will be attending William Paterson University in their nursing program for 5years....the programs are the best way to go to become a nurse...look around to see what colleges have these nursing programs\n\nGOOD LUCK!
624391
Check out Indiana Wesleyan University. They have campuses located throughout the state and offer various ways to earn an RN degree for those who can attend school full time and those who are working.
337331
You can obtain schooling through many schools. some probably in your area, however, to become licensed as an RN or NP, you still need to do clinicals. They will take time. I am not sure how many hours it is because i did my schooling the conventional way, but you can do most of the class time online. However, you say that you are unable to attend school, so I am not sure how you will attend clinicals.
281906
I would contact the state board of nursing for the state you want to practice in. They should be able to advise you what is needed.
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Try here for links to applications and regulations in Nevada:\n\nhttp://www.nursingboard.state.nv.us/
1015160
There are a few ways to become a nurse in the US.  You can become an LPN or an RN.  LPNs are pretty limited in what they can do, and usually graduate from a one year program.  To become an RN, you can either go to a two year program and earn an associate's degree or a four year program and earn a bachelor's degree.  In the hospital supposedly RNs with associate degrees and bachelors degrees do the same things, but some hospitals are starting to require the bachelor degree, and the bachelor degree programs offer more leadership classes.  In addition, if you want to become an advanced practice nurse (such as a nurse practictioner) you will need to have the bachelor's degree.
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First you need to graduate from a school of Nursing.\nSome schools are three years,  others are four years.\nThen you take state boards.  This amounts to two days of testing.  If you pass all sections of your boards then you  become a R.N.
543792
Depends on what type of nurse you want to be.  There are many different types from LPN, RN, specialities, to Nurse Practitioners.  All have different requirements.\n\nCheck out the links below for more detail.
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LOOK FOR A SCHOOL WHERE YOU CAN GET YOUR RN AT THE END OF THE FIRST 2 YEARS, AND THEN CONTINUE WITH YOUR BSN.  IN OTHER WORDS, GET ENTRY INTO THE NURSING PROGRAM (NOT JUST "PRE-NURSING") RIGHT OFF THE BAT.\n\nI know too many people who have done "pre nursing" only to find there are limited spots in the actual nursing program at the end for their first 2 years.\n\nCheck out your local community colleges.  The one near me offers a wonderful nursing program (low cost too), you get your RN at the end of the 2 years.  Then it's easier to get into a 4 year school to finish your BSN (called "RN to BSN" programs).\n\nAlso, if you get your RN you could work full time and finish your BSN part time.  Most hospitals will pay for you to finish your BSN if you are their employee.
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I have seen ads in my local paper for hospitals willing to pay tuition.  Nursing is a critical shortage in almost every state.  Do some research and see if you have a local hospital that is willing to pay for your education in exchange for your loyalty when you graduate.
465899
well find the school in your area that has a nursing program.  GO in and tell them your interested in attending but don't know what you need to do.  They will tell you everything you need to know and even help you with getting the loans you need, unless they are jerks, then find another school.  Ask them every question you have, they do this as there job.\n\ngood luck, its a good choice I always see places looking for nurisng help!
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There is a shortage of nurses, and a person who is 40 is in the prime of life and will probably make a great nurse!  Many middle aged people decide on a career change, and often go to school to pursue their goals.   Depending on what kind of nurse you want to become, there are 18 month programs for an LVN, 2 year RN and 4 year RN programs.  You might look into nearby colleges and check out the 2 year program. \n\nSome colleges have programs set up with the nearby hospitals so their students can be working in some sort of nursing job while they are enrolled as students in the nursing program.  \n\nGood luck.
213066
I don't know of anything specific, but check the hospitals. Sometimes they have nurse training programs.