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Becoming an RN, or registered nurse, requires either two or four years of nursing study and a passing grad… More
On average, RNs make between $21.79 and $29.99 per hour, depending on how long they have been employed. Fi… More
An RN is a registered nurse, and an LVN is a licensed practical nurse. The main difference in the jobs is … More
A labor and delivery nurse goes to school for three or four years to become an RN, which requires a prospe… More
A clinical nurse specialist is a nurse who focuses on the particular specialty of a clinic, for example, c… More
Surgical nurses are an indispensable part of the surgical team. Not only must they be have the skills nece… More
RNs, or registered nurses, can work in a variety of jobs, including everything from intermediate care to t… More
A nurse midwife is someone who is already licensed as an RN, and who has experience in labor and delivery … More
The world of health-care is continually changing and new careers and positions are always opening up. One … More
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Summary: Becoming an RN, or registered nurse, requires either two or four years of nursing study and a passing grade on state licensing exams. Get a job as a registered nurse with tips from a medical administrator in this free video on career information.
Mark MacBayne, with a Master of Public Health degree, is a practice manager at the University of California San Francisco Medical Center. MacBayne is in charge of interviewing and...read more
"To become an RN or a registered nurse you must first complete a course of study in nursing. Either a two year course of study resulting in an associates in nursing or a four year course of study resulting in a bachelors in nursing. Either will allow you to sit for your state licensing exam to become an RN. For those who are wishing a practice in clinical nursing the two year course of study is usually sufficient. This will allow you to become a registered nurse in the shortest amount of time. If you wish a career in a sub specialty in nursing such as surgical nursing or if you wish a career in nursing administration then it's advisable to complete the four year course of study resulting in the bachelors in nursing. Either way, either the two year course of study or the four year course of study the next step is to sit for your state licensing exam and upon passing your licensing exam you will become a registered nurse and will be able to practice in the health care industry."
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