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How long will it take me to be a nurse or a teacher

I’m a dancer I love being caring for my friend and family #nursing #education #teacher #nursing #college

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Adele’s Answer

Nursing degrees vary from 2 year community college programs to receive an ADN degree, 4 year programs for a BSN and excelled programs for those who already have a BS degree in field other then nursing. In the nursing field today a BSN is beneficial and often required for moving up the clinical ladder. Teachers require a 4 year degree and often need advanced degrees to move into administration positions .
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Simeon’s Answer

Teaching generally takes three to four years. It is possible to get it done quicker with summer work and AP courses helping give you some early credit.
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Jenna’s Answer

Hi Adele,

Nursing is a wonderful career! I am happy to hear you are interested in it. It's very rewarding on so many levels. There are a couple route you can take to become a nurse. Ill explain my path quickly, as an example to the many paths. I first went to an accredited ( pay attention to this!! the nursing school must be accredited ...ask about this) nursing program to receive an associated degree and was able to sit for the NCLEX ( exam that allow you to call yourself a nurse and work as an RN specifically). I then, went on to marry and have a family (in no particular order). I decided to obtain my bachelors degree. This did not allow me to make any more additional money, but i was able to work in larger hospitals). After that, i went right on to get a Masters degree.

In total, my education was 6 years for all that. But, I was able to get up and running to make solid money to be self sufficient, with my associates degree.

I hope this helps you out. Feel free to reach out, if you have more questions!

Good Luck!
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Donna L.’s Answer

I think your career has already started and will take a lifetime.
It sounds like you are already well on your way, if you enjoy caring for others.
If you are a dancer, you already know how important it is to take care of yourself.
Your formal education can be 2 - 8 years depending on your ultimate goal; do you want to be an LPN or Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant?
You'll learn from your teachers, internships and experiences.
Education in any field is a lifetime and in this field your learning is probably daily, faster, exhausting and more rewarding.
Listen to the patient and work with your heart; every nurse I know is very compassionate and silently strong.
Best of luck!

Donna L. recommends the following next steps:

Talk to those close to you about your dreams.
Talk to other nurses; meet them for lunch.
Visit hospitals and other nurse settings.
Determine if you want to work in genearl practice, pediatrics, geriatrics, surgery, etc. (This may take awhile to learn but see how this changes.)
Research colleges and nursing programs and determine what you want from each? Just clinical studies or a full education at a liberal college?
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