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How long would the process to be a Nurse take ?

Is the process to be a nurse hard? I wants to be a nurse but I need to be able to understand the process to become a nurse.

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Thank you comment icon Tell me, what is your goal? You can go anywhere with a nursing degree, the fbi has its own nurses for either the field or treatment for example! Do you want to be in a big hospital? Or a nursing home? I think your safest bet is get your BSN then test for RN. You can get a job anywhere that way Craig Moye
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Gloria’s Answer

You also have the option of becoming a License Practical/Vocational Nurse, which is normally on one year program. This is the quickest way to get into nursing, and build your nursing career. I started as a LPN, obtained my ADN (Associated Degree of Nursing/ 2 year RN degree), obtained my BSN (Bachelor Science of Nursing/4 year RN degree), and then obtained a MSN (Masters Science of Nursing) with a concentration in Family Nurse Practitioner. There are different paths you can take, it depends on your time frame and your overall goal. When I went to school for LPN, I never dreamed of being a RN and surely not a Nurse Practitioner, but here I am.
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Nicole’s Answer

Hy Shyonna,
The process to be a nurse can be different depending on the type of nurse you want to be. You can be a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), Registered Nurse with an Associates Degree (RN), a Registered Nurse with a Bachelors of Nursing (BSN) or an Advanced Practice Nurse (APRN). An LVN completes one year of nursing school but gets paid the least amount of money. A Registered Nurse (RN, Associates) can take 2 years to accomplish. This Nurse makes more money than an LVN, but may have limitations to the type of work he/she can do - some can work in management, but generally that is reserved for an RN with a Bachelors degree (BSN). This Nurse can make even more money and work in more areas. An Advanced Practice Nurse must complete a Master's in Nursing which can take an additional 2 or more years of college, after completing a bachelors degree in nursing or a related field. An APRN can be an Anesthetist (CRNA - Certified Nurse Anesthetist), a Family Nurse Practitioner, a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, A Women's Health Nurse Practitioner - there are several other areas an APRN can work in as well. I hope this doesn't confuse you: LVN - 1 yr; RN, Associates - 2 yrs; RN, Bachelors - up to 4 yrs; APRN - 2yrs or more after completing your Bachelors degree. APRN allows you to provide patient care at the highest level by teaching you to direct patient care. The length of time ultimately depends what type of nurse you want to become. Good luck - you can do it!!! Blessings to you!
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Hassan’s Answer

You can get a two year Associate Degree (ADN) or a four year Bachelor’s Degree (BSN) in nursing. https://llr.sc.gov/nurse/ has the SC requirements and approved schools.

How hard it is to become a nurse will very much depend on your personal perspective. Generally, nursing programs are challenging since patients lives will depend on a nurses knowledge and skills.
Thank you comment icon This was super helpful, thank you! Shyonna
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