There are three options to become a registered nurse as follows.
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Associates Degree
For the associates degree, the anatomy and physiology, and the microbiology are required.
To become an RN you must go to school to earn an associates degree (two years). After school you must then take the boards to get your license to become a nurse. Then you can apply for a job.
Sometimes, sometimes not. RN - in this sense - means one thing, registered nurse. ADN means associates degree in nursing (typically an RN). You can be an RN graduating from a diploma program, associates degree (ADN), or a bachelor's degree (BSN). In any event, all are an RN, just at from different educational levels.
You can have: a vocational or 1 year degree to become an LPN (licensed practical nurse) a 2 year ADN (associates degree-nursing) to become an RN a 4 year bachelors BSN in nursing.
You need to get an undergraduate degree in nursing. You then need to take the licensing exam and pass. You can have a 4 year degree or an associates degree depending on the type of nurse you would like to be.
You could get an associates degree and become a practical nurse. If you wish to become a registered nurse (RN), many hospitals will fund your further education once you are working with them.
An Associates degree alone doesn't qualify you for much more than a high school diploma already does. Unless the Associate's degree is in a competitive professional designation, such as nursing, and you become an RN.
You need a BSN to help deliver babies. An RN with an Associates Degree won't let you, but a Bachelors degree (BSN) will.
No, you only become an RN by examination (NCLEX-RN) from your state board of nursing. If you have a associates degree in nursing you may be qualified to take the examination, but these regulations vary by state. At least one state requires the Bachelor of Nursing as the entry to practice, and others would like to follow that plan.
A 4 year LPN degree and then a 2 year RN. It is the equivalent of a Masters Degree.
Yes, one may obtain an associates degree in nursing (ADN) and afterwards they are eligible to take NCLEX-RN examination and to become a registered nurse. One may also obtain a bachelors degree in nursing (BSN) and take the NCLEX-RN examination. Both degrees prepare you to take the NCLEX-RN exam and become an RN, however the BSN prepared nurse has more opportunities for career advancement and may continue to graduate school. Depending on the emplyer, BSN nurses may make a higher salary.