What is the quickest way to get a degree in Nursing?
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There are 3 ways in becoming a nurse (RN).  Diploma program, associate's degree, and bachelor's degree.  You can also become an LPN.  The diploma program and associate degree program take 2 years to complete.  However, most AD (associate's degree) programs require sciences to be completed or will put you on a wait list.  The AD program is usually offered by a community college or local college.  The diploma program is easier to get into (no wait list, no sciences prior to admission) and is offered by a hospital or adult community classes.  The LPN is usually offered through adult classes and will only take 1 year.  The advantage of becoming an LPN is that you will become a nurse in one year and can transfer to a college to then become an RN for only an additional year.  (You can work as an LPN as you study to become an RN).  So, yes it is possible for you to become an RN in 2 years.  If you are a senior now, look at all of the programs near you NOW.  You need to apply because the spots to fill up quickly.  I hope this was helpful in your quest to becoming an RN.  If you can, brush up on your sciences.
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You could get your associates degree in nursing.  Only 2 years and you could be making over $20/hr depending on the specialty and town you live in.  The nice thing about a associates is that you can sit for your RN board with either a Bachalors or an Associates.  I have a Bachalors in Nursing and am saddled with huge student loans.  If I could do it over again I would do the associates route.  Also look into programs that allow you to become a LPN after 1 year and then an RN after the 2nd.  This allows you to earn some cash while in school.  Hope this helps.
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I believe that you can become a nurse in two years. It may only be a LPN rather than a RN, but you can then help people and receive good pay while you continue on to becoming a RN or even attaining a degree. All the while you are dealing with people that that need help! Good luck!
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Can't you get financial aid?  I go to a public university in NC, and live on campus which hikes the price, and about 1/3 of my aid comes from grants about the rest from stafford loans.  \n\nYou can always go to community college first, where you'll also be eligible for financial aid, and it is a LOT cheaper.  You can then transfer and get a semester or two taken out towards your degree.  If you can you should try to graduate in 3 or 3.5 years.  It's not that hard to do, but if you plan well, you can save yourself lots of money.\n\nAlso, make sure you know what you want to major in before you go.  If you change your major a bunch of times you can prolong your stay.  You should also ask yourself is college worth going through?  A lot of community college degrees like nursing will get you a job before a B.A. in History will.
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I suggest you take the 3 year nursing program. The quick study courses do not adiquitely train you for the higher paying RN jobs. \nthey only prep you for the LPN or CENA jobs that can pay Min. wages.
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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.
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Obtain a college degree!
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Phoenix uni on-line...but its not cheap...some of our nurses get there masters from them..
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Registered Nurses generally receive their basic preparation through one of three basic avenues:\nGraduation from an associate's degree-granting nursing program (approximately three years of college level study with a strong emphasis on \nclinical knowledge and skills)earning the degree of ASN/AAS in Nursing.\n\nGraduation with a three-year (diploma) certificate from a hospital-based school of nursing (non-degree). Few of these programs remain in the US and the proportion of nurses practicing with a diploma is rapidly decreasing.\n\nGraduation from a university with a bachelor's degree in nursing (a four - five year program conferring the BSN/BN degree with enhanced emphasis on leadership and research as well as clinically-focused courses).\n\nAs far as courses:\nAnatomy and physiology\nMicrobiology\nPharmacology and medication administration\nPsychology\nNursing ethics\nNursing theory\nNursing practice\nLegal issues in nursing practice
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Yes. You can even get a PhD in nursing. My mom has one and she is the head of a "school of nursing" at a college.
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The best degree is nursing.  There is a shortage of nurses throughout the world.  You can work anywhere as a nurse, and get paid a good salary.
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You should check out www.ttuhsc.edu. I think you can get your BSN in 2 semesters and I think most all of it is on- line, I'm not sure. Good luck.
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You must go to college and get a degree, then apply for medical school.\n\nor\n\nGo to a nursing college.
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The best I can think of is doing a blended MSN/MBA or MSN/MPH. This combination of degrees should give you the education needed to put you in hospital administration or work in healthcare policy. The MSN could also give you enough education to teach nursing to students that are aspiring BSN's, LPN's or ADN's. The Doctor of Nursing Practice could also prepare you for a career in research or education, and at most institutions that is only one extra year of schooling. The DNP is a new degree, but with healthcare you never know what the future holds. Or you could take the next 4+ years and become a PhD. \n\nHow does Dr. Lilbittygirl sound? I think it has a ring to it! Reach for the sky...
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Study hard.. Do a-levels and you will become an excellent nurse
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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!
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I don’t want to break bad news to you but she can’t physically go to get her RN degree without attend a “Bricks and mortar school” unless she holds a LPN or LVN degree. Here she can get into contact with Indiana State University. They have a bridge program that will allow her to get her RN. Otherwise, she is stuck. \n\nHowever, as a nursing professor in a program, I would recommend that she contact her local nursing school program. Here have her find out what relateds (the classes she needs to complete to get either her ADN or BSN such as English classes, math classes, etc.). From here she can take the list because any good faculty member would provide her with a list of these classes. She can then go onto an online program. Make sure that it is accredited by the six accreditation programs recognized by the US Department of Education. Also make sure that the nursing program will recognize these classes. While I think that online classes are a good thing, you have to contend with state boards of nursing. The boards will not recognize online programs except in a few cases. How hard would it be for her to attend a program where you are stationed? Even if it is in one of the US territories there are still programs there. I do wish you best of luck in this career avenue. There is such a shortage of nurses today and it won’t get any better soon. \n\nAlso, please have her talk with her immediate superior. Let her explain to him or her current career aspirations. There might be a way that she could explore training through the navy. I worked at VA system with a naval trained RN and he indicated that he got this through the navy. It can’t hurt. It might be uncomfortable for her to do this as I am not sure of the chain of command in navy. I was in army after I got my RN and I taught LVNs in the army. Many have gone onto get their RNs. Does the navy have such a program?