How do I become a RN in the state of New Jersey?

Question

I'm very interested in becoming an RN. I live in NJ and have no idea where to begin. I have attended university in Canada and am 26 years old. Could any one help me and/or give me advice on great programs or colleges that offer a nursing diploma?

How much is tuition? How long does it take to graduate? Any help is appreciated. Also, I want to begin this September (fall), do I have enough time to enroll etc.

Thanks so much in advance!

Answer 1

NO, you do not have time to enroll. Its not something you just sign up for. you have to apply to the program months in advance and wait and see if the college chooses you to be in the program.

check out your local community college and get the requirements for the nursing program. do you have classes that you took in canada that will transfer to the US? im not sure how that works. otherwise you need to start taking your basic classes like english, math, science, etc.

community colleges have 2 yr degrees (ADN) universities have 4 yr degrees (BSN).  

Answer 2

try some of these sites for information:

Registered Nurses

Nature of the Work

Training, Other Qualifications, and Advancement

Employment

Job Outlook

http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos083.htm

For information on a career as a registered nurse and nursing education, contact:

National League for Nursing, 61 Broadway, New York, NY 10006. Internet: http://www.nln.org

For information on baccalaureate and graduate nursing education, nursing career options, and financial aid, contact:

American Association of Colleges of Nursing, 1 Dupont Circle NW., Suite 530, Washington, DC 20036. Internet: http://www.aacn.nche.edu

For information on the NCLEX-RN exam and a list of individual State boards of nursing, contact:

National Council of State Boards of Nursing, 111 E. Wacker Dr., Suite 2900, Chicago, IL 60611. Internet: http://www.ncsbn.org

For a list of accredited clinical nurse specialist programs, contact:

National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists, 2090 Linglestown Rd., Suite 107, Harrisburg, PA 17110. Internet: http://www.nacns.org

For information on nurse anesthetists, including a list of accredited programs, contact:

American Association of Nurse Anesthetists, 222 Prospect Ave., Park Ridge, IL 60068.

http://www.aana.com

For information on nurse-midwives, including a list of accredited programs, contact:

American College of Nurse-Midwives, 8403 Colesville Rd., Suite 1550, Silver Spring, MD 20910. Internet: http://www.midwife.org

For information on nurse practitioners, including a list of accredited programs, contact:

American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, P.O. Box 12846, Austin, TX 78711. Internet: http://www.aanp.org

For information on nurse practitioners education, contact:

National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties, 1522 K St. NW., Suite 702, Washington, DC 20005. Internet: http://www.nonpf.org

For information on critical care nurses, contact:

American Association of Critical-Care Nurses, 101 Columbia, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656. Internet: http://www.aacn.org