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2. National Council Licensure Examination - Wikipedia

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   The National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) is a nationwide examination for the licensing of nurses in the United States, Canada, and Australia since 1982, 2015, and 2020, respectively. [2] [3] There are two types: the NCLEX-RN and the NCLEX-PN. After graduating from a school of nursing, one takes the NCLEX exam to receive a nursing license.

3. Nursing degrees in the United States - Wikipedia

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   All ADN prepared nurses are credentialed through individual state nursing boards after passing the NCLEX-RN. In order to be eligible to take the NCLEX-RN exam, candidates must have a high school diploma or its equivalent and a degree from a board of nursing approved nursing program. ADN nursing programs typically take two years to complete but ...

4. Diploma in Nursing - Wikipedia

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   Diploma programs in the United States require 2–3 years of training prior to graduation. Students awarded a Diploma in Nursing are qualified to take the NCLEX-RN exam and apply for licensure as a Registered Nurse. At one time, all nurses in the United States were diploma-prepared.

5. Nursing credentials and certifications - Wikipedia

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   Nurses' postnominal letters (abbreviations listed after the name) reflect their credentials—that is, their achievements in nursing education, licensure, certification, and fellowship. The letters usually appear in the following order: Highest earned academic degree in or related to nursing (e.g. "DNP" or "PhD")

6. Nursing in the United States - Wikipedia

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   Graduation from a university, completing a four- or five-year program conferring the BSN or BN degree with enhanced emphasis on leadership and research as well as clinically focused courses. [14] For the first two years, students complete general education requirements along with nursing courses.

7. Associate of Science in Nursing - Wikipedia

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   An Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) is a tertiary education nursing degree which typically takes 2–3 years to complete. [1] In the United States, this type of degree is usually awarded by community colleges or similar nursing schools. Some four-year colleges also offer this degree.