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2. What is a Registered Nurse? What They Do and How to Become One

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   There are multiple educational pathways to becoming a registered nurse. Education for an RN can include: a Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN), which typically takes 4 years. an Associate’s ...

3. Registered nurse - Wikipedia

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   A registered nurse ( RN) is a nurse who has graduated or successfully passed a nursing program from a recognized nursing school and met the requirements outlined by a country, state, province or similar government-authorized licensing body to obtain a nursing license. [1] [2] An RN's scope of practice is determined by legislation, and is ...

4. National Council Licensure Examination - Wikipedia

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   Candidate must be a graduate of an approved nursing school. Fluency in English assumed. The National Council Licensure Examination ( NCLEX) is a nationwide examination for the licensing of nurses in the United States, Canada, and Australia since 1982, 2015, and 2020, respectively. [2] [3] There are two types: the NCLEX-RN and the NCLEX-PN.

5. Nursing credentials and certifications - Wikipedia

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   Nursing credentials and certifications are the various credentials and certifications that a person must have to practice nursing legally. Nurses' postnominal letters (abbreviations listed after the name) reflect their credentials—that is, their achievements in nursing education, licensure, certification, and fellowship.

6. How long is nursing school? It depends on your career goals

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   4 years. Registered nurse. Master of Science in nursing (MSN) 5 to 7+ years including bachelor’s degree. Advanced practice registered nurse. Doctorate of nursing practice (DNP) 3-5+ years at ...

7. What Is a Registered Nurse? - WebMD

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   Nursing programs are offered at both the associate (ADN) and bachelor (BSN) level. Although the licensure level is the same for both programs, the BSN requires more general and medical coursework.