i want to be an RN, how long does it take? and what should i do to prepare myself for it?

Question

i am already a CNA, what other steps should i take to achieve being a RN?

Answer 1

Well, it depends if you want to go on for your associate degree of nursing (ADN) or your bachelor's degree of nursing (BSN). the ADN program is offered at many tech schools (and can have lengthy waiting lists), and it is a 2 year program. the BSN program is offered at a university and is a 4 year program. The difference between the 2 is that you can work in more places with a BSN. you will be able to do hospitals, nursing homes etc with both. but you will not be able to work as a school nurse with a ADN. It just depends on what you want to do. I have my ADN and my best friend has her BSN. there isn't a pay difference (at least in WI). There is more room for advancement with your BSN.
My suggestion for you would be to decide what degree you want first, then find a college that can offer that to you. You are going to have to take some gen eds first (chemistry, algebra). So if you are on a waiting list, get them out of the way while you are waiting, that way when you can get into the program, all you will have to take is the core nursing classes and then you can solely focus on those. It might take you longer than 2/4 years to complete just because of the high demand right now in nursing schools. There are a lot of students that are going into that filed of expertise.
I am in the middle of a career change right now. I am going on to further my education in respiratory care. when i am done (in 2 years) i will have an associate degree as a respiratory care practitioner. so if you don't want to wait on a wait list, there are other avenues that you can pursue in the mean time. also physical therapy assistant is in high demand (around here) now too. Good luck, and best wishes to you, and congrats on continuning your education.

Answer 2

In Oklahoma it probably takes 2 yrs or so maybe less. You should just read up on RN and get lots of RN books like at a book store. I am not even a CNA yet (will be next summer/fall) and i am already alot smarter then my mom and my mom is a RN. Plus im only 15!! I just did the objectives in this nursing book.

Good luck!!

Answer 3

It depends on where you go to school at. Some places offer 2 or 4 year RN degrees. Don't let it mislead you, you will have least 1-2 years worth of prerequisites to do before you can be enroll in a RN program. Apply for a program while you are taking your perquisites many colleges have waiting lists.

Answer 4

you will need to look into the colleges you want to attend and then speak with with guidance counselors. i would think that your CNA training and skills will be credited to the coursework you will need to obtain your RN. my niece is a CNA and is also going to pursue a career as an RN.

Answer 5

Here in Florida 2 years and 4 years it all depend on your speciality

Answer 6

Little as 1 years if you have a LPN, 2 if you need other classes plus the generals,