HOW DO YOU GET READY?
| Nurses must graduate from a nursing program. It takes about 2 years
of college to finish an associate degree in nursing. It takes about 4
years to finish a bachelor's degree in nursing. And a nursing diploma
program usually takes about 3 years. Deciding what kind of training to
get is important. Some career paths are open only to nurses who have a
bachelor's degree. Nursing education includes taking classes and
hands-on learning with experienced nurses in hospitals and other places.
This is called clinical training. Nurses study anatomy, chemistry,
nutrition, psychology, and nursing theory.After graduating, nurses need
to pass a test to get a nursing license. They have to take classes every
few years to keep their skills current. Nurses need to be caring and
kind. They also need to be good at recognizing problems and remembering
details. Nurses need to work well with doctors and patients. Many nurses
also supervise assistants and other workers. Nurses can become head
nurses or directors of nursing. Some nurses move into the business side
of health care. Some get jobs in big health care firms planning,
marketing, and making sure people get good care. To get ready for this
job, students can take biology and other science classes. They also can
become good at reading and writing. Math skills are also important for
adding doses of medicine and taking measurements.
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