How many years of schooling.. would I have to go through to become a certified RN (regietered nurse)??? Thanks

Answer 1

Since most of the people that I have been going to school with are attempting to get into a nursing program, here I what I have learned: You need to get all of your general educations stuff out of the way. This could take 1 to 2 years depending on if you are going part-time or full-time. Once those are completed then you can sit for an entrance exam like NCLEX or another depending on your local schools requirements. Next you need to apply. Some school will let you apply if you are currently enrolled in one of the classes that are required, others will not. Once you have been accepted this program in most cases(ie community college) will last for two years.

Basically you are looking at about 3-4 years depending on the demand for the program in your local area. This is only for the RN licensing, if you choose to go on and get your BSN or higher, you will need more school.

Good Luck.

Answer 2

There are three levels of entry into RN practice in the US.

Diploma programs, run by hospitals generally last about three years, they are rare today but were the traditional method of becomeing a nurse in the days when nurses were "trained" now generally they are educated.

ADN (associates degree nursing) programs - usually found at junior or community colleges. These used to be called 2 yr RNs but due to the rigors of passing the NCLEX boards and the requirements for NLN (national League for Nursing) certification of the programs a significant number of prerequisites are now required. As these must be finished before starting the program, and there are also some classes which accompany the program ADN programs generally take 3 years to complete and sometimes take 4.

BSN (Bachelors of Science in Nursing) programs - these are normally found at 4 yr universities. They have a 2 yr nursing program following a 2 yr prerequisite and general studies curriculum. In general now the courses that must be taken for an ADN program are quite similar, and the programs take about the same length of time. A BSN takes 4- 4.5 yrs normally longer if the person changes majors or needs to retake any subjects missed.

All levels have to take the NCLEX exam to become Registered by the state. FOllowing graduation they are allowed to work for a short period as a GN or graduate nurse pending reciept of the board results.

The entry jobs are the same for all educational programs. Many hospitals have a BSN preferred or BSN requirement for head nurse or supervisory positions. Some now are even placing an MSN preferred on the supervisory positions ans an increasing number of nurses are continuing thier education and obtaining an MSN.

MSN positions include CRNA (anesthetist) NP (nurse practitioner) midwife and CNS (clinical nurse specialist)

Addiditonally, some nurses are continuing to doctoral level education and there is an ever increasing number of nurses with Ph.D.s, Ed.D.s, and DNS degrees.

Answer 3

An LPN goes one year. In today's market it is not recommended that you just do the LPN program. Two years can get you an associates degree in Nursing and you will be able to sit for your RN exam. Four years to get a bachelors in nursing. This is the degree that is recommended by many employers a BSN. A lot of Nurses go back for their Masters, become Nurse Practitioners or Nurse Anesthetist In Nursing, the opportunities are many.

It is, however, a very demanding job. If you are not a person who cares about people or your compassion is limited, do not go into nursing.

Answer 4

In order to be a Registered Nurse, you will spend at least 2 years for Pre-requisites and 2 years in nursing school. Most States do not recognize a certificate RN. Your choices start as ADN (Associates Degree of Nursing), BSN (Bachelors Degree of Nursing) and MSN (Masters). In order to continue to Nurse Practitioner or Nurseanethetist you will need a Masters Degree in that specific area.

Answer 5

Hey I'm training to be a rn at the moment. You only have to do

3 years of training to be a qualified rn. Within this 3 years you

have to submit assigenments and also get to go on

placement to give you experience.

Hope it helps

Answer 6

It depends on what degree. An associates degree can be done in 2-3 years, a bachelors degree will take 4-5 and a masters or phd can be done only after bachelors. These time estimates are for a full time student.