I was doing a search, "how to turn a bachelor of dental hygiene into a registered nurse" and found this web site. wow! I too feel stagnant in my line of work and want more opportunities. I don't know where I need to start. I have an RDH and BSDH and I reside in Portland, OR, graduated 2004. What do you think I have to do to complete an RN degree? Like in years? I will be checking the local colleges to see what I need. Any of you that has made the transition, how do the ciriculums feel as far as difficulty? Any advise?