| If you happen to be interested in becoming a | | | | opportunities in his or her field such as a Master's |
| registered nurse, then you are most likely aware that | | | | Degree or a PhD. |
| there are certain qualifications to become a | | | | The registered nurse educational requirements can |
| registered nurse. | | | | vary from state to state as each state has its own |
| Knowing the educational requirements to be a | | | | laws and policies that govern the nursing profession. |
| registered nurse is the the first step you will need to | | | | However, all registered nurses most take some sort |
| take in your journey to become a RN. You will need | | | | of licensing exam in order to become legally able to |
| to complete a prescribed program of study. The | | | | practice in the registered nursing profession. |
| education that the prospective registered nurse | | | | While 2-3 years of training is required, it is possible to |
| chooses will depend on if he or she is interested in | | | | make a good living from the salary that you can earn |
| pursuing further education. | | | | as a registered nurse. But be aware that the |
| One of the most popular forms of education for | | | | profession can be stressful. Some of the most |
| registered nurses is an associate degree in nursing | | | | stressful nursing positions are those in hospitals, |
| which takes about two years to complete. Other RN | | | | particularly in the emergency rooms. Some less |
| candidates may opt for a hospital diploma program | | | | stressful jobs may include working in private practice |
| where they take thirty to sixty hours worth of | | | | where the hours will not be as long. |
| science classes and then take many more hours of | | | | Keep in mind, while fulfilling the educational |
| classes which are heavily focused on nursing. The | | | | requirements to be a registered nurse, that there are |
| diploma program usually takes a minimum of three | | | | different types of RNs. You could be a triage nurse |
| years. A diploma program meets the basic educational | | | | or a neonatal nurse. As part of your coursework, you |
| requirements to be a registered nurse. | | | | should take classes that will address the job duties of |
| Another option is for the prospective RN to get a | | | | the type of nurse you are interested in working as. |
| Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from a | | | | Being a nurse is an honorable profession. It is also a |
| university. Once a BSN degree is earned, it gives the | | | | profession which suffers a shortage of qualified |
| person the opportunity to pursue higher education | | | | professionals. |