How To Become A Registered Nurse

A registered nurse (RN) provides care to patients in a variety of settings. If you are interested caring for patients in a career as a registered nurse, read on to learn how to become a registered nurse.

Introduction

Registered nurses are important health providers. In many situations, registered nurses are the primary managers of patient care. In order to become a registered nurse, you need to obtain a high school diploma, successfully complete a program that will grant you a degree as a registered nurse (RN), and become licensed by the state to practice as a registered nurse.
How to Become a Regstered Nurse

This video discusses the nature of nursing and the characteristics needed by someone who want st o become a nurse.. A registered nurse must be able to observe and notice changes in a patient's condition and be able to make quick decisions. Nurses need to have a good bedside manner and excellent communication skills, the stamina to deal with long hours and emergencies, and compassion for the people they are working with.

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Step 1: Prepare in High School for a Nursing Career
A nursing program will require either a high school diploma or a GED.
1. High school courses in English, algebra, chemistry, biology, physics and psychology will help prepare you for nursing school. Electives in anatomy, health, computers and technology will also be helpful.http://www.marylandhealthcareers.org/html/student/nursing.html
2. Admission to nursing schools is competitive, so you'll want to work hard and get good grades in high school. A minimum GPA of 2.0 is usually required, but some schools have higher standards.http://www.nursingdegreeguide.org/articles/types_of_nurses/becoming_a_registered_nurse_rn/
3. Most nursing schools also require that you submit scores from either the ACT or the SAThttp://www.nursingdegreeguide.org/articles/types_of_nurses/becoming_a_registered_nurse_rn/
Step 2: Attend Nursing School

A nursing education program can consist of a four year program which grants both an RN and a BS in Nursing, or a three year diploma program, or a two year associate's program.http://www.nursingdegreeguide.org/articles/types_of_nurses/becoming_a_registered_nurse_rn/ Although the associate's degree program is the most common educational path to a nursing degree, if you are planning in advancing beyond direct patient care, or specializing in a subspecialty that requires a master's degree, you'll need a bachelor's degree.http://www.allnursingschools.com/faqs/be_rn
Step 3: Obtain a Nursing License

Each state board of nursing has its own licensing requirements, which generally include passing an examination which has both written and clinical components. You'll need to contact your state board of nursing to learn their requirements for becoming licensed as a registered nurse.
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