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[ article search ]  Why Study Nursing? |
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Page 1 next page >> Nursing is an extremely flexible, varied field. The old-fashioned image of a nurse running around and doing the doctor's bidding is long-gone. Nurses do not assist doctors - nursing care is an independent and indispensable aspect of health care. Today, nurses still work in venues such as hospitals and doctors' offices, but also work in clinics, do community care, work in schools, corporations, and as researchers. Nurses work part-time, full-time and on many different schedules. Nursing education includes study in nursing theory and techniques, the science and treatment of disease, and several specialty areas. It also includes hands-on clinical practice in hospitals or other settings. Students who wish to prepare for a nursing career should give particular attention to math, biology, and chemistry; computer science; and the behavioral and social sciences. The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is a four-year university-based degree. It is strongly recommended as the base for the full range of nursing practice and responsibilities, in the widest number of settings. Advanced Practice Nurses (APNs) have received further education, usually at the Master's level, in advanced roles, specialty areas or research. The Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) is a two-year program which prepares individuals for a more defined range of practice settings and roles. It is usually offered through community colleges. Once a student has completed his or her degree, they must write the NCLEX board exam to become a registered nurse (RN). This exam, which is computer-based, can have as few as 75 or as next page >> |
