CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) Many students choose to begin their career in nursing by completing a CNA program. While this type of program does not result in a degree, it can still prepare you for the NCLEX exam. This is an efficient path for students who want to start working in nursing as quickly as possible while leaving the door open for diploma or degree programs down the road. Our Virginia and Wisconsin Nurse Aide training programs are perfect examples of how you can prepare to become a certified nurse aid without a degree.
LPN/LVN (Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses) You can also become a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), sometimes called a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), depending on the state. As an LPN, you can play an important role, working under the supervision of physicians to develop treatment plans for all types of patients. Practical nurse programs such as our Practical Nursing Diploma can prepare you for the National Council Licensure Examination for Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses (NCLEX-PN) to obtain your Practical Nursing license.
RN (Registered Nurse)If you earn your associate degree in nursing from Bryant & Stratton, you can be on track to earn your RN-BSN upon completion. Your associate’s nursing courses will help you learn foundational skills, while preparing for a long, successful career that can lead to a wide-variety of nursing careers. This nurse degree follows a curriculum that can help you pass the NCLEX exam to become a registered nurse (RN). Bryant & Stratton College offers nursing associate degree programs in Ohio, Virginia and Wisconsin – as well as a New York ADN degree.
RN & BeyondYou can pursue RN licensure by completing an ADN or BSN degree program and passing the NLCEX-RN exam. Some nurses go straight to a bachelor’s degree, and others start with an associate degree to begin working as an RN before deciding whether to continue with a shorter RN to BSN degree program. After earning your bachelor’s degree in nursing, you can qualify for graduate-level degree and certificate programs. Bachelor’s programs to consider:• BS Degree in Nursing (New York)• BS Nursing Generalist (Ohio, Wisconsin)• Online RN to BSN (Available in all states except NY and CA)
Is nursing the hardest degree? A degree in nursing is definitely challenging, whether it is the hardest degree to complete is a matter of opinion. But no matter how challenging it is, there is no doubt there is a need for the compassionate care that only a nurse can provide. If you desire to join the healthcare ranks, know that you are needed and necessary.
What can you do with a nursing degree? Depending on the degree program, you could be a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) working under the oversight of Registered Nurses (RN) and Medical Doctors (MD) to provide hands-on patient care, from monitoring vital signs to changing bandages. RNs have a bigger role in providing and coordinating patient care.
How long does it take to get a nursing degree? At Bryant & Stratton College, our Practical Nursing Diploma can help you gain the skills, education and experience you need to take the NCLEX-PN exam and become a Licensed Practical Nurse in about a year. We also offer a two-year AAS in Nursing degree that can prepare you to take the NCLEX-RN and become a Registered Nurse (RN).
What are the different levels of nursing degrees? There are diploma programs that can help you become a Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN). If you want to become a Registered Nurse (RN), you’ll need to complete at least an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) and take the NCLEX-RN exam. Of course, you can continue moving up the career ladder with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or even a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP).
What degree do you need to be a nurse? That depends on your ultimate nursing goal. To become a Registered Nurse (RN), you’ll need to complete at least an associate-level degree from an accredited nursing program. Then you’ll need to take the NCLEX-RN exam. If you want to start your nursing career as a Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse, you can pursue a less-intensive practical nursing diploma before taking the NCLEX-PN exam.
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