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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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shaline1
about 1 year ago
2 comments
ok i under stand it i want the job .
Donna01
about 1 year ago
2 comments
I am interested in becoming a CMA but dont know where to start. I really need some help please. What should i do first?
clementlemmy
about 1 year ago
2 comments
hullo....my name is clement from uganda east africa ,am a graduate teacher of history and religous studies. i just finished in febuary. however i want to change in to nursing profession whcih i have been dreading for a long time but has not got an opportunity to jaoin. now i am hoping to do what ever it takes to become...may be work in the states ...or any where...but i need help in finances and money. you can connect with me on. clementlemmy@gmail.com
neka
about 1 year ago
6 comments
hi, im a nursing student who resides in Jamaica. I just passed my exam in order for me to be a registered nurse, however, im interested in working in the U.S. So can anyone help me with information on the requirements to do the state board exam ((NCLEX). Thank u. My email address is saniquecole@yahoo.com. Thank u very much.
jacquelinewanjiru
about 1 year ago
2 comments
Hi, I'd greatly like to be a nurse but i lack finances. Can I find scholarships and how can I access them?Please help me.Thank you
putus_1583
about 1 year ago
2 comments
i wanted to become a nurse at the age of 16 i also work as a dental nurse with a lot of dental suorgen but i think that is not enough i want to get in nursing but i dont know which area i want to go in i wish someone could tell me more about the nursing course and my biggest problem is the money but i also say i would like to go to the hospital in (usa) that train persons to be nurse and after that i would then start to work there but my problem is the money is there someone out there would can be willing to help me please im asking , thank you.
crUmping
about 1 year ago
2 comments
I'm a graduate nursing student, 'm not registered yet as a nurse. But I really do like to become one. I've taking nursing board exams here in my country but unluckily not passing yet. I graduated last 2004 and I feel like being hopeless for still not having passed board exams. I already have a 2 yr old child and I want to start preparing for his future,how can I do that if I'm not licenced yet. Because I failed few times and now wanna know if I would pursue my career as a nurse.. so hopeless this days,.. please help,need advise.
cgwife00
about 1 year ago
2 comments
i would love to become a labor and delivery nurse. After having 3 very premature babies myself and receiving the comforts of all the nurses who cared for me, I would love to do this for other people. I have no idea where to even start!!!!!!!!!
Terra
about 1 year ago
4 comments
Iwan to become a nurse that can work with the little babys but i need help trying to find out
what college i should go to.and also other bstuff To become the nurse that i want to be so
i really need ya'll help please help me o find all of that stuff out
mariejenkins
about 1 year ago
4 comments
my son wants to become a nurse... i did not finish school, and i have poor credit.. i can not help him get a loan ...please somone co-sign with my son...............god bless
(a mom)
terese
phone # 1-248-351-0156 thank you
mariejenkins
about 1 year ago
4 comments
i want information on how to be a nurse....or a school local or out of state......please help.......i want to start now.........
MICHELEBALTIMORE
about 1 year ago
2 comments
MY HUSBAND IS A CMA, HE IS NOT WORKING CURRENTLY AND SAY'S HE IS INTERESTED IN BECOMING A RN. HE HAS YET TO TAKE THE NECESSARY STEPS IN BEGINNING HIS EDUCATION. HOW DO I JUMP START HIM? WORRIED WIFE/W MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL XBOX PLAYER.
mmayfield6499
about 1 year ago
2 comments
My closest friends are in the nursing profession, they have strongly advised me that I can excel in this field as well as love it. I currently have a B.S. Degree in Education with minors in Biology, and Exercise Physiology. I really would love to get started into the nursing program. I'm currently a HS teacher looking to get out. I need some advice on getting started
wooten
about 1 year ago
2 comments
I want to go to LPN school and I live in Nashville,TN. I only know of two schools Nashville and Hartsville Tech. Does anyone know if there are any hospitals that offer LPN school in the Nashville area.
Cassandra4
about 1 year ago
2 comments
i am 17 years old and i have wanted to become a register nurse for forever, and i have my last year left in school. i want to go to college rigth after school but im not sure what college would be good for me to attend. i want to attend baptish university college.