Find Your Path to the RN Title
Nursinglink
January 28, 2012
In all States and the District of Columbia, students must graduate from an approved nursing program and pass a national licensing examination, known as the NCLEX-RN. But there are many ways to get there!
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You can obtain one (or more!) of several degrees in order to become a nurse.
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN): This degree is typically gained through a year of training at a hospital, graduation from vocational-technical school, or through community college.
Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN): is acquired through graduation from community college and usually takes two years. It prepares an RN for a very defined set of clinical practices, and coursework includes technical practice and nursing theory. Many nurses with an ADN will return to school for a BSN or higher degree.
Bachelor of Sciences in Nursing (BSN): A Bachelor of Sciences in Nursing (BSN) requires graduation from a traditional 4-year college or university, and provides the full preparation for the entire scope of RN responsibilities. The preparation from a BSN includes nursing theory and broad clinical practice, as well as study of human development, psychology, chemistry, biology, and nutritional sciences. BSN holders are qualified to pursue masters degrees and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) professions, including Nurse Practitioner (NP), Certified Nurse Midwife (CNW) , Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), or Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists.
To explore Nursinglink’s Lists of Accredited ADN and BSN programs, click here.
Related Read: ADN vs. BSN: Which to Choose?
santa55
9 months ago
4 comments
Many first become a licensed practical nurse or licensed vocational nurse. A registered nurse's scope of practice is determined by the regional college or association, as well as by the government responsible for health care in the region. Thanks.
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hkieffer
11 months ago
2 comments
There are new avenues now to obtain your RN for LPNs that I don't see mentioned. One such method is from a program called Achieve Test Prep, where you can go to one of their schools on campus, or attend by virtual classroom. They help you to fast-track by testing out of classes, the material is taught by RN's, and it takes less time and money. www.achievetestprep.com/info. Good information to know.
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11 months ago
2 comments
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11 months ago
4 comments
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ronniee
12 months ago
12 comments
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12 months ago
4 comments
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JasonCrw
12 months ago
2 comments
to xtrinaxrenaex:
No BSN is a bachelors degree. Basically like any other bachelors degree except this one is specifically in nursing. You can find more information about this degree at http://www.onlineuticacollege.com/programs/bachelor-science-nursing.asp
exclink
over 1 year ago
2 comments
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KrisA
over 1 year ago
2 comments
Great article! I got m yRN to BSN online and loved the flexibility that it gave me. I chose to do an online program because I work full time and am single mother. I am glad that there are online programs out there with amazing flexibility. http://www.jacksonvilleu.com/degrees-rn-to-bsn/
Valour131
almost 2 years ago
2 comments
Would it be worth it to do all the degrees; LPN, ADN, and the go for your BSN. I want the full experience as i am someone just getting out of highschool and going to college, and the only experience i have in nursing or anything related is a nursing course i took in highschool and volunteer work at a hospital
psebersole
over 2 years ago
2 comments
I have worked in dialysis for twenty five years doing bio-med to clinical, the kids are gone and now I can go to school for (hope to be accepted) nursing. I never knew that when you enroll in college for a program that you are not in that program until being accepted into your chosen program. Many younger students never knew they were not on their path into nursing until their parents asked how much longer until we celabrate your graduation after their being in school for two or three years. The college I have been attending has lost and some how gotten their accredationback twice in the last two semesters. I have enrolled in several other colleges and praying that some one will take me. I admire the nurses I work with and feel sorry for them too. With health care going to the "dark side" of ways in saving money alot of things will not be done paper wise in order to give the patient all the care they deserve. Thank you all for the care you are always giving.
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adh
almost 3 years ago
16 comments
I have just passed my associate degree in nursing which is three years programme outside usa could u provide me suggestion about what should i start now..............................
TOMD999
over 3 years ago
2 comments
I have a BS in math/computer science and in the past was a biomedical engineer . I am interested in a path to nurse anesthetist . I spent 12 years running a cardiac surgical unit and was simultaneously chief tech for icu/ccu invasive/noninvasive (echocardiographic) electronic monitoring. Can you suggest poss. path?
Sanxixa
over 3 years ago
4 comments
do u need to get ur LVN license before getting ur RN?
Perpy
almost 4 years ago
4 comments
Hola, how do i study from outside usa,in other words how to do my lvn online.