There are many educational pathways to becoming a nurse.
Then complete a registered nurse (RN) to Bachelor of Science (BSN) in nursing (RN-BSN).
Next transfer to a nursing program for the last two years and graduate with a BSN. Then take exam to become a registered nurse.
Registered nurses must have a BSN before they can pursue a Master’s degree in nursing (MSN).
Potential Master’s degrees: Nurse Educator; Nurse Administrator; Nurse Anesthetist; Nurse Practitioner; Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner; Nurse Midwife; Clinical Nurse Specialist.
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