How Long Do You Have To Go To School To Be An Rn?

Posted on 08/18/2009 by nursing| 2 Comments

Im 18, and this is my last year of high school and I want to be an rn. How do I start? What are the qualities you need to be an rn?

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2 Responses to How Long Do You Have To Go To School To Be An Rn?

  1. SUSAN M | 08/19/2009 at 12:20 am |

    Jill is right on the money. I would add that you could get a BSN in 4 yrs. I would also suggest talking to your HS counselor about programs in your area. Apply to at least 3 and then find out about waiting lists. You should also ask about pass/fail rates on NCLEX. That is a good indication of how good the program is.

  2. Jill | 08/19/2009 at 12:25 am |

    You can be an RN with a minimum of an Associate’s Degree, which is a two year program, but usually most people need pre-requisites in a few science courses (biology, chemistry, anatomy & physiology, etc.) so it might take 3 years in all.
    You need to be patient, non-judgmental, able to think critically and creatively problem solve, be assertive, able to communicate well (especially be a good listener).