How to become a Registered Nurse
Registered Nurses (RNs) formed the largest segment of healthcare professionals, holding 2.
6
million jobs in 2008.
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With the U.
S.
Department of Labor projecting an additional 581,500 new
jobs for Registered Nurses in the...
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How to become a Registered Nurse
Registered Nurses (RNs) formed the largest segment of healthcare professionals, holding 2.
6
million jobs in 2008.
1
With the U.
S.
Department of Labor projecting an additional 581,500 new
jobs for Registered Nurses in the next few years in addition to the need to fill openings to replace
those who leave the profession, the timing could not be better to enter this occupation.
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However, one disclaimer is necessary before you consider this profession – there are some
inherent qualities that a nurse needs to have; these include compassion, patience, emotional
stability, presence of mind, an ability to keep calm under emergency situations, and above all a
passion for this line of work.
So, how does one become an RN? There are essentially four educational paths you can take to
become a Registered Nurse:
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Associate Degree in Nursing: This is one of the most popular routes to becoming a
Registered Nurse.
An ADN nursing program is usually spread over two
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