What do you need to do to become a registered nurse?

Answer 1

You need to find a school that offers nursing. There are 2 ways of becoming a nurse, you can either become and LPN first then take a LPN to RN transition at a school or go straight to RN. Some schools offer a certificate others offer associates degree or Bachelors degree. Either choice you can still take the boards and if you pass those you get a license. The schools can require you to take prerequisite courses and take an admissions test.

When you get in the program you have a lecture portion of the class and a clinical portion of the class where you are in a hospital under the supervision of your instructor. You have to pass both the clinical portion and lecture portion.

You do have to be sure this is what you want. It is a hard profession to get into to but if you put the effort in it you will find it is rewarding.

Answer 2

There are three options to become a registered nurse as follows.

• diploma program (typically three years, not recommended for individuals who do not have an already existing degree)
• associate degree (two years as a full-time student once the student starts the professional phase of the program)
• bachelor's degree (BSN) (four years as a full-time student)

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Answer 3

There are three options to become a registered nurse as follows.

• diploma program (typically three years, not recommended for individuals who do not have an already existing degree)
• associate degree (two years as a full-time student once the student starts the professional phase of the program)
• bachelor's degree (BSN) (four years as a full-time student)

For the source and more detailed information concerning your request, click on the related links section (U.S. Department of Labor) indicated at the bottom of this answer box.