How to Become a Registered Nurse (RN)
Becoming a Registered Nurse is one of the smartest career decisions you can make. Registered Nurses are among the fastest growing jobs, the pay is great, and the work is rewarding. It can take as little as two years to become an RN, and the starting wage is approximately $29 an hour. If you are looking for a career that provides unlimited opportunities and fulfillment, nursing is the job for you.
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There are several different ways to start a career as a Registered Nurse. Do the research beforehand to find out which educational pathway works best for your timeline and financial situation. Make sure to check on licensing requirements specific to the location in which you are trying to work.
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The fastest way to become a Registered Nurse is to get your Associate's in Nursing. This is the most financial friendly way of getting your license because the program can usually be found at your local community colleges. If your grades and attendance in the nursing program are high, you can usually get your nursing certificate in approximately 2 years.
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The more intensive way to get into a career as a Registered Nurse is to go to a four-year college and get a Bachelor's in Nursing. For a more flexible academic schedule, look into the many options of taking nursing classes online.
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The smartest thing you can do while getting your nursing credentials is to be working a job in the field in order to gain some hands on experience. If you become a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) before you jump into the Registered Nursing program, you can be working and gaining valuable skills while you are becoming an RN. Even if it's only a few hours a week, the experience can make a profound difference on your resume.
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Before you can become a Registered Nurse, you must take and pass the examination that gives you national licensing; called the NCLEX-RN.
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