What kinds of nursing degrees are available?
Author: Devon Turnhill
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Added: Fri, Dec 15, 2006 16:34:42
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The typical nursing degrees are the Associate in Nursing degree and the Bachelor of Science in Nursing. The former is a 2-year program with a focus on the technical skills, while the latter is for professional nursing practice. The Associate degree is usually used as a stepping stone to a BS in Nursing or for technical nursing practice.
Other types of nursing degrees would include the following:
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) is generally a one-year training program in a hospital or a vocational school. Applicants must also pass a state nursing examination, the NCLEX-PN. The LPN or LVN can be the basis for continuing to an Associate degree or a Bachelors degree in Nursing.
- Registered Nurse (RN) is intended for graduates of the Associate or other diploma programs who would like to continue to their BSN degrees. It allows credit for nursing skills gained through work or school experience. RN to BSN programs are commonly available online, with very flexible schedules.
- Second-degree BSN programs are for individuals with a non-nursing Bachelor's degree who would like to pursue a career in nursing. This program credits subjects completed in the liberal arts requirements, allowing you to complete the coursework for major nursing subjects in two years or less.
- The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program allows for specialization in a particular area, like advanced clinical training or research, along with minor subjects in fields like public health or hospital administration.
- RN to MSN programs are for graduates with an Associate degree in nursing who would like to proceed immediately to their MSN degrees.
- Direct Entry MSN programs are for non-nursing Bachelor's degree holders who would like to continue directly to graduate nursing coursework.
- Nursing Doctorate Programs are for nurses who would like to build a career in health administration, clinical research and advanced clinical practice. This takes four to six years to complete, along with the necessary training and internship.
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