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Ten Steps to Becoming a Nurse
THE Nursing Career Advancement Guide for Everyone
Beth Anderson, RN
Do you want to become a nurse but don’t know where to start out? This 10-step guide will help you find your way. You’ll learn about the nursing profession, find out about the educational requirements and certifications, and get tips on how to survive your first year as a nurse. This guide is meant for prospective, current, and second career nurses – everyone can use this valuable information!
Click on the links below to access a comprehensive description for each step.
Step 1: Learn Everything You Can About The Nursing Profession
Step 2: Find Your Path to The RN Title
Step 3: Choose the Nursing School That Fits You
Step 4: Get In To The School of Your Choice
Step 5: Complete Your RN Program – What to Expect
Step 6: Decide on a Specialty
Step 7: Pass the NCLEX
Step 8: Consider Possibilities for Your First Job
Step 9: Get Hired
Step 10: Get Prepared For Your First Year As A Nurse
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marypoppins911
7 months ago
2 comments
i just want too be anurse so i can bring more money in my house, are fine a good paying job, and love help people.
LuvEvry12death
7 months ago
4 comments
Wow thats alot of school..I am 34 and wanting to finally persue my dream in the medical field.I want to become a CRNA. Am I to old now? Honestly. I want this but I'm afraid I'll be in my late 40's by the time I can take the CRNA test..:( I hope it's not to late and to top it off I can only go to school part time cause I'm a father of 3 small children and supporting my family. Is part time going to double my time to become want I want to be. STRESSED out over it.. I love everyone and want to help. Everytime I go to the doctors and hospital for my family I always ADMIRE the whole staff..Doctors, nurses whatever your part in the field is great. But I am a strong beleiver in ALL you nurses that it is you that bring us back to life.. Nurses are the heartbeat of health care.We'd all be worse without a nurse. Confucius say: "Man who want pretty nurse, must be patient." lol
SarahBellaRose
7 months ago
2 comments
HI I am currently a journalism student and have recently decided that I would prefer a nursing career instead. I would like to receive a cna, but would like to eventually become an rn. Are there any scholarships available? Thanks newyorkdollface@yahoo.com
Sarah
alexandraSuarez
7 months ago
2 comments
Hi my name is Alexandra and I am 20 yrs old. I am already a full-time student at Lee University so I really dont have a flexible schedule. I would like to know if there is a 6month program or something like that, that I can do? Or do you have any other suggestions? you can email me at angelharmony89@yahoo.com. Thank you!
anyasaint
7 months ago
2 comments
hi my name is ayanna i'm 18 yrs of age and i will like too become a nurse what should i do email me back at ayannatoussaint@hotmail.com thank you
jnolu54
8 months ago
4 comments
Good
xuanly
8 months ago
2 comments
now I'm a international student in South Puget Sound community college to take nursing program. I want to become a nurse but i don't know how can i get scholarship.
dthornton
8 months ago
2 comments
I am presently a medical assistant and am interested in becoming a RN. Does anyone know how I can get a scholarship for a nursing scholarship?
carolmulungu
8 months ago
2 comments
i want to become a nurse i need help on how i can get a scholarship in nursing program
Musician
8 months ago
8 comments
Do you know how I can contact Rue.edu as I tried but the letter came back. I am looking for scholarships and loans to go to nursing school. Thank you.
Marilyn Bloch
marilynbloch195039@yahoo.com
Musician
8 months ago
8 comments
I tried to write to Rue.ed, but the letter came back.
I wanted to reach them.
Marilyn Bloch
gerdlym2
8 months ago
2 comments
I am in a vocational school"ATC" of florida.I am now in the "ELCATE"program.I just need some help,like a scholarship to get me in the nursing program.
osmanlove
8 months ago
2 comments
I looking for information for help to become a nurse
healthy123
8 months ago
2 comments
I looking for information for grants to become an lpn the specializing in wound care that happens in the wild i.e alaska or other places where medical care is not so easy to find , I would appreciate any kind of help or direction. richcastillo54@hotmail.com
shaquoia
9 months ago
2 comments
yes i have a fa;se personation charge on my record will that affect me becoming a nurse?