Q: Can you become an RN in two years?

Yes, you can become a registered nurse (RN) in two years. An RN can start with a vocational degree (one to two years) or an associate's degree (two years) in nursing after passing the exam.

Q: How hard is it to be a registered nurse?

It is quite hard to become a registered nurse. In terms of education and training, the minimum requirement to become a registered nurse (RN) is an associate's degree and a passing grade on the NCLEX-RN exam. The coursework and exam requirements, however, require a lot of studying and class time.

Question 1

Registered Nurse vs. LPN

Accepted Answer

A registered nurse is someone who provides direct care to patients, while an LPN is a nurse that assists registered nurses and doctors.

A registered nurse has a broad list of duties in a hospital setting. These include activities such as preparing patients for exams and treatments, administering medications, operating and monitoring medical equipment, educating patients and their family members on treatment, and supervising practical and vocational nurses.

Question 2

Can you become an RN in two years?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can become a registered nurse (RN) in two years. An RN can start with a vocational degree (one to two years) or an associate's degree (two years) in nursing after passing the exam.

Question 3

Certified Nurse vs Registered Nurse

Accepted Answer

A certified nurse (CN) provides general patient care and works under registered nurses, while a registered nurse (RN) provides a higher level of patient care and coordination and works under a doctor.

Question 4

Clinical Nurse vs Registered Nurse

Accepted Answer

A clinical nurse is an expert clinician with advanced education and training in a specialized area of nursing, while a registered nurse (RN) supervisors subordinate nurses and provides direct care to patients in a hospital setting.

Question 5

How hard is it to be a registered nurse?

Accepted Answer

It is quite hard to become a registered nurse. In terms of education and training, the minimum requirement to become a registered nurse (RN) is an associate's degree and a passing grade on the NCLEX-RN exam. The coursework and exam requirements, however, require a lot of studying and class time.

Question 6

How long does it take to become a certified nurse?

Accepted Answer

It takes between two to four years to become a certified nurse. The amount of time needed depends on the specific nursing program. While an Associate's Degree in Nursing (two-year program) is technically the fastest way to become a registered nurse, employers tend to favor applicants with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Question 7

Is there a difference between a nurse and a registered nurse?

Accepted Answer

No, there is no difference between a nurse and a registered nurse. A nurse is an umbrella term used for any type of nurse, from RN to caretaker.

A registered nurse (RN) has met their state's education and training requirements, a background check to verify that they do not have a criminal background, and have passed their national board examination (NCLEX-RN).

Question 8

Practical Nurse vs RN

Accepted Answer

A practical nurse typically provides assistance to doctors and registered nurses, while an RN (registered nurse) provides direct care to patients.

A practical nurse is responsible for a range of hands-on patient care and administrative tasks. This includes monitoring a patient's health, such as vital signs and overall health condition. Changing bandages and inserting catheters. They also provide basic patient care, such as daily physical activities. A practical nurse is subordinate to doctors and registered nurses and will assist them in certain medical procedures.

Question 9

Vocational Nurse vs RN

Accepted Answer

A vocational nurse is someone who works in a hospital to care for disabled, sick, or otherwise injured patients, while a registered nurse is a licensed medical professional who provides hands-on care in different medical and community settings.

Question 10

What are the pros and cons of being a registered nurse?

Accepted Answer

The pros include helping others, lots of career options, variation in work, you are good to pay, and job security, while to cons are long work hours, the emotional and physical stress of the job, and being exposed to bodily fluids and potential pathogens.

Question 11

What kind of nurses get paid the most?

Accepted Answer

Anesthetist Registered Nurses (ARN) get paid the most of any nurse. An ARN earns a mean annual salary of $181,040 ($88.26 per hour).

ARNs are paid the highest because they are highly skilled in preparing and administering anesthesia to patients in collaboration with surgeons, anesthesiologists, dentists, and similar health professionals.

Question 12

What should I study to become a registered nurse?

Accepted Answer

To become a registered nurse, you should study nursing basics and courses on such subjects as:

Physiology
Organic chemistry
Psychology

Skills	Percentages
Patients	23.84%
BLS	10.41%
CPR	5.94%
Acute Care	4.88%
Acls	4.82%

State	Education	Exam	License Url
Alabama	Degree required	State exam required	Registered Nurse (RN)
Alaska	Degree required	Third-party exam required	Nurse, Registered
Arkansas	Degree required	Third-party exam required	Registered Nurse (RN)
California	Degree required	Third-party exam required	Nurse, Registered
Colorado	Degree required	Third-party exam required	Registered Nurse

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