After graduation from the practical nurse program at the community college, you must
pass an examination to be a licensed practical nurse. Then you can
use the initials LPN on your name tag.
Associate Degree Nurses
It takes 2 years to
complete the associate degree program. This program is usually
taught in a community college.
High school courses you should take include chemistry, biology,
English and a math course.
Your high school grades need to be A's and B's (1's and
2's).
After graduation from the associate degree program, you must pass
a licensing examination to become a registered nurse. Then you can
use the initials RN on your name tag.
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Baccalaureate in Science Degree Nurses
It takes 4 years to
complete the baccalaureate nursing program. This type of nursing
program is taught in a college or university.
The courses you should take in high school include science
courses (chemistry and biology), human growth and development,
English, psychology, and a math course such a algebra.
The grades in high school grades need to be A's and B's (1's and
2's).
When you graduate from the baccalaureate nursing program, you must
pass a
licensing examination to become a register nurse. Then you can use the initials
RN on your name tag.
