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2. Associate of Science in Nursing - Wikipedia

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   Associate of Science in Nursing. An Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) is a tertiary education nursing degree which typically takes 2–3 years to complete. [1] In the United States, this type of degree is usually awarded by community colleges or similar nursing schools. Some four-year colleges also offer this degree.

3. 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 ...

4. Nursing degrees in the United States - Wikipedia

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   A nurse with a PhD has the training needed to conduct research aimed at changing nursing science or practice. The education for a PhD in nursing includes courses in scientific research methodologies and statistics and philosophy of science. Either a BSN or MSN degree are required for entry into a PhD program. [ 23]

5. Nursing in the United States - Wikipedia

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   Nursing in the United States. Nursing in the United States is a professional health care occupation. It is the largest such occupation, employing millions of certified professionals. As of 2023, 3,175,390 registered nurses were employed, paid a median income of $86,070. [1] Nurses are not doctors' assistants and practice nursing in a wide ...

6. Why Become a Nurse? 7 Reasons to Consider a Nursing Career

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   Most nurses enter the profession with associate’s and bachelor’s degrees. It generally takes 3 to 4 years to earn a nursing certificate. Nursing education is designed to support advancement.

7. What Is a Nurse Practitioner? - WebMD

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   Nursing practitioners and physician assistants, or PAs (now called physician associates), are both part of a health care team. Both NPs and PAs must have at least a master’s degree in their ...