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Ten Steps to Becoming a Nurse

Ten Steps to Becoming a Nurse

Check Out the Career Advancement Guide That Every Nurse Needs

Beth Anderson, RN

August 24, 2007

Do you want to become a nurse but don’t know where to start out? Here is a ten step guide that will help you find the way. You will learn about the nursing profession, find out about the educational requirements and certifications, and you’ll discover tips on how to survive your first year as a nurse. This guide is meant for prospective, current, and second career nurses.



	

Please click on the links below to access a comprehensive description for each step.




	

Step 1: Learn Everything You Can About The Nursing Profession




	

Step 2: Find Your Path to The RN Title




	

Step 3: Choose the Nursing School That Fits You




	

Step 4: Get In To The School of Your Choice




	

Step 5: Complete Your RN Program – What to Expect




	

Step 6: Decide on a Specialty




	

Step 7: Pass the NCLEX




	

Step 8: Consider Possibilities for Your First Job




	

Step 9: Get Hired




	

Step 10: Get Prepared For Your First Year As A Nurse



    	
    	

    	
    	
    	
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    Maricarmen

    about 3 hours ago

    2 comments

    Hello,
    My name is Maricarmen Valentin and I want to be a LPN or RN but I don't know where to take the career in my area. I'm livining in Huntington, Long Island. If somebody can help me. sweetcanela37@hotmail.com

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    jenzbenz

    1 day ago

    4 comments

    Hey,
    My name is Jennifer. I am very interested in becoming a RN. I do not where to start. I was told by someone that I have to start out as a medical assistant. Is that true? I would like it very much if anyone could help me. rjbarrett795@verizon.net

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    joycesika25

    1 day ago

    2 comments

    i have a degree in psychology and want to do degree nursing where do i start from?

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    Quaniecia

    1 day ago

    2 comments

    Hi my name is Quaniecia Hollis I'm very interested in futhering my education to becoming a RN and later on becoming a CRNA. I'm taking opinons and advice from all with experience that can steer me in the right direction on what I should do to make this happen. I have 2 children and a job so i need some guidance on which route I should take. Thank you and God bless

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    ScorpionJaden

    6 days ago

    2 comments

    Hello, Todd here.. I am 38 years old, working in a local clinic. Long-time interest in being an RN LPN or LVN NEED NEED NEED to do online classes only (need to work to maintain life, lol) ANybody know of anything? Thanks! Please respond to ScorpionJaden at Yahoo com

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    tcastellanos

    20 days ago

    12 comments

    hi my name is tammy i am taking ma classes im very intersted on becoming a RN it really draws my attention please let me knkow how i would go about doing that im very interested.....thank u and have a good day..

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    asma

    22 days ago

    2 comments

    hello i want to become a register nurse how can i do that i want to get my degree online can anyone help give me one chance and help me

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    gleebaker

    28 days ago

    2 comments

    I have a BSN RN degree from Philippines (batch '89). I used to work as a NICU nurse in Saudi Arabia then I met my american husband and got married in 1997 and that ended my career- We decided to have a family so I stayed home and raised three beautiful boys. We got back here in the US from Philippines about five years ago- I see the demand for nursing is huge- I would love to go back and work again but what should I do? I have all my credentials and document- Where should I go to have my credentials evaluated? Do I need to go take a refresher course since it's been about ten years that I didn't work in a hospital? I work part time as HHA for over two years now with two ventilated patients. I love nursing and Iam good at it. Please enlighten me. :)

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    cat88

    about 1 month ago

    4 comments

    i just turned 60 and finally am free to go back to school! Began studying years ago to become an rn. Still have a desire to be a nurse and work at least as a backup and help with the shortage. Is any one else out there in the same boat?

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    Athena

    about 1 month ago

    2 comments

    I am seriously looking into becoming a nurse, and I am gong to be starting class to become a vocational nurse. I had a couple of questions that I was hoping someone could help me with. Frst what is it that I do after I vecome a vocational nurse? And second, does having an immune system problem effect you becoming a nurse? See I have psorias and the whole getting sick from people thing because of an immune system problem does not bother me, I am more wondering if my skinwill be a problem.

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    neuiler

    about 1 month ago

    2 comments

    Hello ! I have been an lpn for several years and i really want to become an RN . I have looked and searched several colleges but really don't know where i should begin plus i need to work to be able to take care of my five children. I know i can do it because i made it through lpn school .I am starting to get frustrated because it just seems like i am never gonna make it .if there are any suggestions .please write me back. and thanks in advance for your advice and time.

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    ma7ami7o4832

    about 1 month ago

    2 comments

    hello! i really want to ba a registerd nurse but how can i. i if im here rigth now working as Nursing Assistant in Al khobar. I really wanted to be RN.how can u help me. my course was clinical nursing same as LVN course. I already had my application last year in your company in
    Dubai for NClex review.

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    GloriaR561

    about 1 month ago

    2 comments

    hello i want to become a register nurse how can i do that i want to get my degree online can anyone help contact me through my email at Almodob1@aol.com

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    sunshine1960

    about 1 month ago

    2 comments

    I would to be a nurse because I love helping peoples

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    monsidecuba

    about 1 month ago

    2 comments

    Please
    Could anybody tell me where to go and what to do to reevaluate my registered nurse certificate from Cuba. I came in July 4th this year, and i dont know anything about this. i live in Greenacres, Palm Beach. I graduated from RN in Havana City in 1997.
    My mail is rajegove@yahoo.es


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