Cathy Said:

How Do I Become an Associate Degree Nurse?

We Answered:

Go online to find your local schools that offer nursing as an AS. Many have a list of prerequisite courses such as chemistry and biology, you need to complete these courses before you can even apply to the program.

Once you apply, expect to be on a waiting list based on your GPA. Most of the people I know that are in it waited at least a year before being accepted, but in that time nothing prevents you from taking any non-nursing courses the degree may require. Another problem is if you are accepted and cannot meet all the lab fee's by their deadline, expect to wind up back on the waiting list as they give your place to someone who can pay. So... step by step:

Find your closest school offering it (even if some courses are online the labs will require your presence) and enroll in the prerequisite courses.

Apply to the program, but consider retaking classes you could have done better in, getting some of the general courses out of the way, and possibly some that will focus on your specialty (psychology, gerontology, childhood development).

Wait to be picked based on your GPA and lottery, but ensure you have the available program fees set aside for when you are picked.

Thats it! Hopefully its easier where you live, otherwise you are looking at at least 2 1/2 years of school plus a waiting list.

Alexander Said:

What kinda nurse can i be with Associates in Art Nursing degree?

We Answered:

An AA in nursing is still a RN--it is an associates RN; you can apply to any job that requires a RN license.

Elaine Said:

How difficult would it be to go from being a Nurse (RN with 4 yr degree) to be a dentist (8 years) in NC?

We Answered:

i am sure you have to some sort of bachelor degree. you should check out the university u plan to attend and see what its required.

Alfredo Said:

How does a new US citizen from Philippines become a nurse or RN with a 4 year nurse degree?

We Answered:

For information on obtaining U.S. certification and work visas for foreign-educated nurses, contact:

Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools, 3600 Market St., Suite 400, Philadelphia, PA 19104. Internet: http://www.cgfns.org

Nicholas Said:

What nursing academys offer medical surgical nurse degree or certification?

We Answered:

To become a certified medical surgical nurse you must:

Hold a current, full, and unrestricted license as a registered nurse (RN) in the United States or its territories (So apply for nursing school)

AND

Have practiced a minimum of two (2) calendar years as a registered nurse (RN) in an adult medical-surgical setting

AND

Have accrued a minimum of 3,000 hours within the past three (3) years of practice in an adult medical-surgical setting.