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10 Steps to Becoming a Nurse
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.
Would You Pass the NCLEX?
NCLEX Review: Part INCLEX Review: Part II
NCLEX Review: Part III
NCLEX Review: Part IV
NCLEX Vocab Review
NCLEX Math Review
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 into the School of Your Choice
Step 5: Survive Nursing School
Step 6: Decide on a Nursing 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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chynasneed127100
over 4 years ago
2 comments
I can onky do online classes because I have to work. To pay bills and etc.
Camille Sneed
lisaannp
over 4 years ago
8 comments
I have changed careers and am very excited i am currently a CNA HHA and self employed working with a quadrapelgic. She is a wonderful patient. I do have the desire to become a RN soon
harrietjb
over 4 years ago
2 comments
hi am Harriet am intrested in becoming a nurse but i dont know how to go about it.i have a degree already
blackberry
over 4 years ago
2 comments
hi my name is tronza. im interested in become a nurse but i need help start it
seinikautai
over 4 years ago
2 comments
hi my name is Seini. im interested to become a nurse but i dont how to start
LndRas31
over 4 years ago
2 comments
Hi I am currently finishing my cma courses & I want to then go right into an LPN program. I'm not sure where to begin can anyone help? Houston, TX
jpickey
over 4 years ago
2 comments
Would definately love to become a nurse some day.
shaq31
over 4 years ago
4 comments
i would love to become a nurse but am still in high school am a jr right and am a girl and tht all i think of when gettin out of school is to become a nurse and move myself up to and doctor
mayang0824
over 4 years ago
4 comments
salam to everybody i am maryam from philippines,but recently working in saudi arabia as oncology nurse. i'm planning to take up masters degree, i am a RN, i applied already on line with the university of atlanta, still my paper is in the process of evaluation. Is this university a good one, just trying to get an opinion, thanks
mrsrochelle
over 4 years ago
2 comments
i would love
0nlyn1mhDEAF
over 4 years ago
4 comments
Can deaf become nurse??
Account Removed
over 4 years ago
I spoke with the State Board of Georgia this week. There are NO online programs accepted by the board.
surapong
over 4 years ago
2 comments
hi..i want to know how to get online courses for rn, i have almost 2 yrs pre-med in college in 1977 at lee college, cumberland college in ky. but have to quited for some financial reason, and would like to pick up in nursing job. what i have to do next. i would like to home study on line...thank you. ....my email.....surapong54@hotmail.com.. your advise will be appreciate..
praise
over 4 years ago
2 comments
am contemplating going into nursing in nj but donot know where to start i.e either LPN, CNA OR BN .plsenlightenme better.
Emmi
over 4 years ago
8 comments
hi my names is Gulsara I'am still student in high school
I'm really interested becoming a nursing
I'll graduating in 2010 high school
i wanna get information how can ia become a nurse