<p>If you are keen on becoming a registered nurse, there are three ways of going about it. You can pursue an [ADN</a> program](<a href=“http://www.collegeamerica.edu/healthcare/associates/nursing]ADN”>http://www.collegeamerica.edu/healthcare/associates/nursing), which lasts for about two years and is available at both four-year postsecondary schools and community colleges. The other option is to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree, which requires four years of coursework. The third and final alternative is to get a nursing diploma from a hospital-based school. After you graduate, sit for and pass the NCLEX-RN exam to get your RN license. </p>
<p>As for other information you needed regarding salary, job prospects, etc. the website of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics is an excellent resource ([Registered</a> Nurses](<a href=“http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos083.htm]Registered”>http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos083.htm)).</p>