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I need some information on becoming an RN? |
How much do they normally make a year? What are the qualifications? Do you have to go to a 4 year university? OR just a tech school? Do they get payed salary or hourly? And how much usaully? I am still young...I turn 15 tomorrow...but I have been intersted in becoming and RN since I was 13. I can never find good information on the internet...So I was hoping to get some good information on here. BTW I live in Hammond, Louisiana...if that helps with some of my questions. Please tell me any information you know! Thanks! Louisiana Wages Occupation: Registered nurses Entry Wage Hourly: $20.11 Annual: $41,840 Median Wage Hourly: $23.96 Annual: $49,830 Experienced Wage Hourly: $27.68 Annual: $57,580 Education & Training To become a registered nurse, you must earn a high school diploma, then complete a post-secondary nursing program. Entrance requirements for nursing programs differ depending on the college or university. Generally, you should graduate from high school with senior level science, math, and English courses. Be sure to contact the nursing school you are planning to attend to find out what their admission requirements are. After high school, you have the option of earning either a degree or diploma in nursing. There are two types of degree programs: the 4 year Bachelor of Science degree in nursing (BSN) and the 2 year associate鈥檚 degree in nursing (ADN). Diploma programs take 2 to 3 years to complete. The higher your level of education, the more advantages you will have in the workforce. For example, some hospitals will only hire graduates who have a bachelor鈥檚 degree. In addition, there are more advancement opportunities open to nurses with bachelor鈥檚 degrees than those with associate degrees or diplomas. All states require nurses to be licensed, which means you must pass a national licensing exam after graduating from a nursing program. Other Suggested Qualifications Nurses should be caring and sympathetic. They must be able to accept responsibility, supervise others, follow procedures precisely, and determine when consultation is required. Volunteering at a hospital or clinic may help you decide if nursing is for you. I hope this helps =) Source(s): http://www.careercruising.com/index.aspx... This is the site I use at work. You must be a part of the company or organization to get into it though. I can get you more info if needed. I'm actually a 23 year old pre-med. I am interesting on reading the answers you get here, but pose a question here myself. Why become a RN when becoming an MD only takes a couple years longer, but pays twice as much? Plus the prestige... You can go to school for 2 years to be a nurse. They usually make the same amount of money as does a 4 year degreed nurse. In other words, 2 years equals and associates degree and 4 years equals a bachelor's degree. I have worked with many hospitals in hiring nurses and they do not tend to care whether a nurse spent 2 or 4 years in school - REGARDLESS of what the school's tell you. They usually get paid hourly and it ranges dramatically. Operating room or emergency nurses make more money and the wages range from $22-$35 an hour depending on what you are doing and where you work. The growth in this field continues to be good, but there is a high degree of burnout with the job. Many nurses work in the field for a few years and then more on to something else. This is a great career and you can save a lot of money and then make more doing something else later. Do a google search for a website called O*Net. They have great information on there about careers and even have videos of people doing the job. It's a good website for information. It's 3 years in Australia. No SAT required. Best advice go to your local College or University see the Dean Of Admissions /or any other qualified adviser....... the best place for info is where you would learn your skills Pay varies based on the area and the cost of living in that area. Most make a minimum of $23 per hour. Nurses are usually hourly unless in a management position, then would be paid salary. To become a registered nurse you need a post secondary education, most employers prefer bachelors degree, 4 years, but there are associate programs available, 2 yrs. Try volunteering in a nursing home or hospital to see if you like it. To become an RN takes 4 years, a physician 8+ years, plus a lot of stress, and accumulation of debt. Nurses are very hands on, caring and are able to develop those close bonds with the patients and families. And from my experience most nurses know more than the average doctor. |
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