Is it extremely hard to become a nurse?

How hard is it to become a nurse?

• im only a freshman in high school but i want to know if its hard or not but even if it is im still gonna go to college to become a nurse.

• Answer:

  It's actually really cool, so I applaud you for being curious. Depending on where you live and stuff, the answers may differ, but... Do you have a Vocational school in your area? You could go for nursing. See if your high school has a Dual Enrollment plan. That way, in your Junior and/or Senior year(s) of High School, you could also attend College and study to become a Nurse. You could also take night courses during High School. " Many people in the nursing industry start their careers by becoming a nursing assistant or nursing aide. This is a great way to get started in the nursing profession and a nursing assistant usually only requires course work but no diploma. Becoming a nursing assistant may also help an individual get into a better nursing program down the line and provides employment while they are seeking bigger and better things. Becoming a LPN/LVN or Licensed Practical or Vocational Nurse usually requires a one year course of study from a vocational school or junior college. The LPN/LVN usually work under the supervision of a physician or RN and usually has more advanced skills than the nursing assistant but can perform less tasks than a registered nurse can. Again, most people who become a LPN/LVN are gaining the experience and knowledge that is necessary to become a Registered Nurse and may use this during future studies. The next step is becoming a Registered Nurse. RNs require higher levels of study and almost all new nurses have a ADN or BSN degree. Today two typical courses of study are available for registered nurses. The ADN or Associate Degree Nurse has to go through a two year degree program while the BSN or Bachelor of Science nurse requires a 4 year degree. Today the debate whether all nurses should require a 4 year degree rages on. The high demand for nurses has made a case for keeping the ADN programs around. Today it is recommended to get the BSN because while experience plays a role, many hospitals will pay you based on your level of education. The BSN also will give you a stepping stone for further education into areas of specialization. " <-- Gotta love google. I know I totally "stole" that from google, but I hope it helped!