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Jul 16, '02   Views: 1,606   Comments: 6

  1. How many years of schooling does it take to become a RN, asd far as college and nursing school?
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  3. by misti_z
    Jul 16, '02
    Occupation: RN-Renal unit Joined: Jul '01; Posts: 963; Likes: 25
    I started in January 1999 and graduated May 2001 with my ADN. That was going summers and day and night classes. If I had it to do all over I would not do it that fast. It was very hard and stressful and tiring.

    Good luck!!
  4. by futureccrn
    Jul 16, '02
    Occupation: RN Joined: Jun '02; Posts: 65
    It all depends on whether you want a diploma, associates or a baccaulareate degree. The shortest route is an Associate Degree which normally takes about two years, sometimes three if you take all of the prerequisite classes BEFORE you start Nursing classes. Diploma programs are also two years in length but some hospitals are now turning their programs into three years.

    I am a graduate of a baccalaureate program at a State University in my homestate. It actually took me 5 years to complete because of being unable to schedule some prerequisite classes and they were available to ALL undergrads and NOT just Nursing majors. Associate degree programs and Diploma programs really give you a lot of clinical or "hands on" experience. I attended a Diploma program straight out of high school and flunked out with six months left to go. I got a lot of experience and this helped me out considerably when I began clinicals for my baccalaureate program. If you want to get into management or pursue a graduate degree then I would recommend pursuing a baccalaureate degree.

    Do some research and see what is available in your area! Good Luck!
  5. by teeituptom
    Jul 17, '02
    Occupation: ER RN Specialty: ER,ICU,L&D,OR,ETC ; Joined: May '01; Posts: 5,588; Likes: 566
    Howdy Yall
    From deep in the heart of texas

    I got my AD RN in 2 years flat. I neede the money to badly to take my time. To many kids in my home
  6. by JillyT
    Jul 17, '02
    Occupation: LPN, Student Nurse Specialty: Geriatrics, Med-Surg ; Joined: Jun '02; Posts: 108
    [/b] which degree qualifies for becoming a physicians assistant?

    jill
  7. by WashYaHands
    Jul 17, '02
    Occupation: Registered Nurse Joined: Aug '01; Posts: 997; Likes: 23
    Which degree qualifies for becoming a physicians assistant?
    A Bachelor of Science degree that is specific for Physician Assistant, Not to be confused with a bachelor of science in nursing. The programs have a different focus of study.

    Linda
  8. by JillyT
    Jul 17, '02
    Occupation: LPN, Student Nurse Specialty: Geriatrics, Med-Surg ; Joined: Jun '02; Posts: 108
    Linda

    Thanks for clarifying that for me!

    Jill

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