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Brianna
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how much schooling is required to become a school nurse
Being a school nurse is something i might be interested in but im not for sure about it yet i was wondering what degrees,how much schooling and some good colleges to attend.
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Lynsey Harting
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It will depend a little if they are looking for a registered nurse or not.
Like the poster already said you can do it within about 2-3 years although a lot of associate degree programs can be quite overrun with applicants so it may take a couple cycles to get in (often lottery based).
If you are open to it, the BSN is probably your better bet. I have seen an increase in organizations requiring it, so if nothing else, have it in the back of your mind you may need to complete it.
Like the poster already said you can do it within about 2-3 years although a lot of associate degree programs can be quite overrun with applicants so it may take a couple cycles to get in (often lottery based).
If you are open to it, the BSN is probably your better bet. I have seen an increase in organizations requiring it, so if nothing else, have it in the back of your mind you may need to complete it.
Hassan Al
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https://nursing.iowa.gov/nursing-education/nursing-education-programs-approved-iowa-board-nursing has the list of approved schools for different nursing certifications.
Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) - a two-year program offered at many community colleges that prepares students for the RN role at a basic level. This is generally a two to three year course of study
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) - a four-year program offered at colleges and universities, which prepares the new grad for the RN role but which also emphasize course work in liberal arts, sciences, nursing theory, community health and management techniques.
Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) - a two-year program offered at many community colleges that prepares students for the RN role at a basic level. This is generally a two to three year course of study
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) - a four-year program offered at colleges and universities, which prepares the new grad for the RN role but which also emphasize course work in liberal arts, sciences, nursing theory, community health and management techniques.
William rivas
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There are different Nursing licenses or degrees you can get. You can do a LPN which would be the shortest timeframe and go all the way to nurse practitioner which would require a master's or doctorate degree. My experience anywhere between 2 years or more depending on the nursing degree and license your going for.