How to Become a Male Nurse
Despite popular misconceptions, there are no fundamental differences between male and female nurses other than gender. The same educational requirements and certifications are required for men and women. According to the Minority Nurse website, male nurses account for 5.8 percent of the nursing population.
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Things You'll Need
- Undergraduate degree
- Nursing license
- Examination Candidate Bulletin
- Certification
Instructions
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Degree Programs for Registered Nurses
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Earn a Bachelor of Science in nursing or an associate's degree in nursing. Know that the bachelor's degree takes roughly four years to complete, while the associate's degree takes around two years to attain. Find a local accredited community college to earn a nursing associate's degree.
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Enroll in an accredited four-year university to obtain a nursing bachelor's degree. Know that hospitals offer nursing diploma programs, which typically take about two to three years to complete.
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Prepare to learn about subjects such as biology, chemistry, anatomy and nursing theory.
Advanced Nursing Degree Programs
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Attain a Bachelor's of Science in nursing. Know that many advanced nursing degree programs only consider licensed RNs. If you have a non-nursing, four-year degree, you can enter into the direct-entry advanced nursing program or MSN program.
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Prepare for course concentrations such as anatomy, physiology and health assessment.
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Prepare to spend three years earning a master's degree in nursing.
Degree Programs for Practical and Vocational Nurses
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Prepare for a one-year program or LPN program to attain a nursing license.
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Expect lectures, classes and practice in a hospital or clinic with a practicing nurse.
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Expect to take courses such as first aid, nutrition and physiology.
Career Requirements
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Obtain your nursing license from your state board of nursing. Wait for the NCLEX Examination Candidate Bulletin by mail. Prepare for the National Council Licensure Examination.
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Register with the National Council of State Boards of Nursing via phone or mail an application form. Send the test fee of $200. Take the NCLEX-RN if you are a registered nurse and take the NCLEX-PN if you are a practical nurse.
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Obtain nursing certification from the American Nurses Credentialing Center if you wish to obtain further specialization. Register by visiting the American Nurses Credentialing Center website.
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