What are the requirements to become a register nurse??

Question

i am a senior in high school and i don't know what college i should go to become a register nurse.

Answer 1

minimally, you need an associates degree plus you have to pass a very rigorous exam.

Answer 2

Clinical agencies require students to undergo drug screen and criminal background checks prior to placement in the agencies for clinical experiences. Students whose drug screening and criminal background checks are deemed unsatisfactory may be denied access to clinical experiences by the clinical agencies. Failure to qualify for and meet clinical requirements at clinical sites may prevent completion of the program. Withdrawal from the program may be necessary if students cannot be placed for clinical experiences.

The cost of the background check and drug screen is borne by the student. Additionally, it is the student’s responsibility to have all paperwork completed by the program’s published deadline.

Students who are unable to complete the clinical requirements after acceptance into selective access programs are not eligible for refunds of tuition.

A physical examination will be required upon acceptance to the program.

Answer 3

University of Arizona has a great nursing program.

I'm not so sure if you're looking for an ivy league school to go to but the UA is awesome for this field. Check it out to see if you're interested.

If you want that ivy league degree, Yale also has an awesome nursing program.

I'm not so sure of any others at the moment, I'm a journalism major.

Answer 4

There are a few ways to go. One, is a nursing school that focus's just on the nursing aspect of it. They teach you just the nursing skills. When you graduate, you take the test, and, if you pass, your a nurse. That's the way all the women (but me) in my family did it. Takes about 2 years. Some vocational schools with teach it for night programs, but there are other schools that only teach nursing. They are usually assocaited with hospitals, in which the student has to do all thier rotations in that one hospital, and sign a contract to stay on for 2 years after. But, every one has a different way of doing it.

I went to a university, and got a Bachelors in Science and Nursing. So, I have a degree along with my RN. That takes about 4 years, and it is much more rigorous and in my opinion, much harder. Not only do they teach you all the nursing skills, but you also have to take all the college classes (English, Math, electives, etc) and about a million science classes. In those kinds of settings, you can focus on specailized areas of nursing, if the school offers it. I chose Cardiology. I still had to do all the usual stuff, but, most of my training was geared in that direction. From there, I went on to get my masters degree in Nursing.

There really isn't much difference in pay between the two ways (of getting an RN), except I have better credentials. Some places will give those with a degree a sign on bonus when they hire you, or other incentives. However, how "good" a nurse is depends, not only on the person, but on what he gets out of the program. Shop around until you find one that works for you.

Now, I'm an ex-nurse.... I'm in law enforcement now. If I had to do it all over again.... no way! Good luck to you, its a lot of work and you really have to have the right temperament for the job! Obviously, I didn't. ;)

Answer 5

Each state has specific guidelines on what requirements have to be met to become a registered nurse. You may want to check with the state agency in the state you intend to take the nurses exam in. No matter which state you take it in, it will be difficult to pass that exam.

I would also research the top schools in your state and the exam passage rate of their graduates. You don't want to get a degree from a school that doesn't prepare you for the state exam. That would be a waste of money!

I hope this helps.