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Q: How do I go about becoming a registered nurse in the US, if i have a nursing degree from another country?
I graduated with a bachelor's degree in nursing from the Philippines in 1999. I am not licensed in the Philippines, but I currently live in the US and I want to become a RN here. I have not had any nursing (clinical) experience since I was in school. When I came to the US, I worked in a different field of healthcare. What steps need to be taken in order for me to practice as a nurse here in the US?

A: usually you have to take a bridge program before your qualified to work as a rn in the US. you would also have to take the NCLEX exam and CGFNS

Q: What post secondary institutions in the United States offer a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree?
Are there any Universities or Colleges in the States that offer a nursing degree? Not a diploma or certificate program, but an actual degree?

A: Peterson's http://www.petersons.com/ lets you search by program. If this link works, it is the search results for "Nursing (Registered Nurse Training)": http://colleges.petersons.com/resultsbyMajor.asp/sm/Nursing+(Registered+Nurse+Training)/cc/51.1601

Q: Is it hard to transfer over a nursing degree obtained in Australia to Sweden?
My wife is Swedish but studied Nursing at USQ in Australia, we are moving to Sweden next year and wondered how hard it was to convert that degree so she could work in Sweden as a Registered nurse. Oh and does it take a long time to do?

A: I had my English degree 'converted' to a Swedish one, but I assume the medical profession is a bit more complex! This is the medical regulatory organisation in Sweden: http://www.socialstyrelsen.se/en/Licensing/ Socialstyrelsen, Linnegaten 87, S-106 30 Stockholm, Sweden Tel: +46 8 783 3000 Fax: +46 8 783 3420 There isn't much info on the site, but try calling them.

Q: What Community College Would You Say is Best for Getting an Associate's Degree in Nursing?
Not sure what sort of Nursing degree yet, just one that will get me on the road to an RN. I live in Europe so, really, any city or state in the United States would work. Thanks.

A: There is a good community college in Northern Virginia and it's called NOVA (Nothern VIrginia Community College). It is an excellent college for nursing P.S. My friend is taking nursing classes there. You will enjoy it

Q: What type of jobs will hire you with a felony conviction? Can You still get a nursing degree?
A friend of mine is currenly serving time for a violent felony. Before her arrest she was working in a hospital and in school for a nursing degree. Is nursing still an option for her?

A: could be...i doubt with children. before she finishes her degree, i would have her check with the people who issue the state boards (the test she'll have to take to be able to be a nurse). They'll be the ones that decide if she can have a license. if she does get one and starts applying...she needs to make sure she never never lies on an application to an employer. she could type up a letter explaining what happened and include it with all her applications...if she's a good person that this just happened to once, then someone will eventually give her a chance. she's had a major set back, but its not the end of her life...it may be the end of a nursing career, but probably not. she'll just need to go through the proper channels and make sure she jumps through all the hoops they want her to jump through. if she gets recommendation letters from people that know her, like the warden, or her parole officer, that can help too. ps. if the felony is not an outright bar to getting her license, the situation of the felony she is serving time for is going to play a really big part in it. for instance, if she and her bf were fighting, and she ended up hurting him and she got prosecuted, that would not be as bad as say, beating up an elderly person that was in her care (or anyone that was in her care). also if she used a weapon and what type will play into it....and if she has any other criminal record. oh! she should take an anger management course and pass it with flying colors...then include the certificate on all job applications. if she's ever done community service or volunteer work, she should tell ppl about that too. essentially, her goal is to convince people that this was a one time incident that was completely out of character for her.

Q: Is it possible to do a nursing degree part time?
I have looked every where to suss out info but no such luck, Just wondering if anybody has completed a nursing degree on a part time basis or knows of anybody that has? I live in the UK and need to do my nursing before I can go into midwifery .

A: If I have to believe the following sites it is possible. [PDF] A Guide for Pre-Nursing Students 213k - Adobe PDF - View as html time students who wish to earn an AAS degree in Nursing. Careful ... nursing students, both part-time and ... Extended Degree Sequence (Full-time or Part-time) ... www.sunydutchess.edu/nursing/documents/NursingBooklet.pdf Degree combined with nursing – learning disabilities branch (part-time ... ... Detail > Nursing > Training and courses > Degree > Part time > Learning disabilities ... part-time degree programmes in learning disabilities nursing, see ... www.nhscareers.nhs.uk/details/Default.aspx?Id=1954 - Cached Continuing Professional Development Programme (Nursing - University of ... ... take up to 4 years (part-time) to complete the degree from initial registration ... courses to work towards a degree on a part-time basis or opt to study a ... www.nursing.manchester.ac.uk/undergraduate/cpdnursingmidwifery - Cached Nursing: UNB-Humber Collaborative Bachelor of Nursing | Humber Degrees ... Bachelor's Degree Programs " Apprenticeship. Postgraduate. Part-Time. Online/Distance. Corporate Training. Admissions. Facilities & Rentals. Student Services ... degrees.humber.ca/nursing.htm - Cached Degree combined with nursing - adult branch (part-time) - NHS Careers Nursing. Training and courses. Degree. Part time. Adult. NHS Jobs ... Degree combined with nursing - adult branch (part-time) ... www.nhscareers.nhs.uk/details/Default.aspx?Id=1952 - Cached Clinical Nursing (BSc) This is our 'top-up' degree for the nurse who wishes to demonstrate professional and academic excellence whilst not ... full-time or part-time. Course ... perseus.herts.ac.uk/courses/.../bsc-&-bsc-hons-clinical-nursing.cfm

Q: Is a degree in nursing and then Specialist in anesthesiology a good plan to go with?
I'm graduating high school this year and I'm looking for a path in college in the medical field. My cousin suggested I should think about getting a nursing degree and then go for a Specialist in anesthesiology. He said they make a killer salary. I want some opinions from others. Thanks

A: u better believe they do. anything in the medical field makes good pay, so your headed down a really good path. rite now, i'm in a medical terminology class bc i also wanna be in the field, but as a Sports Doctor.

Q: To become a Dermatologist, do you have to have a degree in nursing?
I was going to try to get into a school in Memphis,TN. It said to get in that first I would need to have a nursing degree.

A: You have to go to medical school and become a doctor before you can become a specialist. Then you would continue with post-graduate education in the field of dermatology.

Q: Does a nursing degree qualify a person for med school?
If i get a degree in nursing and i decide to go on, will the degree meet all the requirements for medical school?

A: It really depends on what the level of courses are that your nursing school requires and how they tab with the med school requirements. For example any physics taken for nursing school is probably not of a sufficiently advanced enough level, as may be the physiology class You would also have to fill in other classes such as calculus, bio chem etc. The best way is to get a list of med school requirements, look them over, and compare them to those required for nursing school and use that to guide you. The BSRN will get at least all the bachelor's pre-reqs out of the way.

Q: Can you get a Nursing Degree with a misdemeanor drug charge?
I received a simple posession for marijuana when I was 18. I now want to get a nursing degree. Can I do that with that charge?

A: depends. A nurse told me one time that anyone with a past of addiction would have to go before the nursing board and ask for written permission before they would be allowed to take the NCLEX. I assume that is the way it is with that. Nurses who have had "drug problems" can easily be the next nurse to steal morphine, demoral, etc. Before you waste all that time and money, I would contact the nursing board and ask

Q: Is a nursing degree just a college degree with a major in nursing? How does it work?
My main goal is to become a doctor, but is it possible to get my bachelor's, and take a couple tests to become a nurse? Then use a part-time job as a nurse to pay off medical school, as well as gain the hospital experience? Basically, what are the additional requirements to become a nurse, other than the school degree?

A: No, it is separate school and our way of diagnosing and looking at health care are completely different perspectives. It IS a Bachelor's (or even Associate's) degree, but it is not like regular college. Once you graduate nursing school ( 40 hour a week program) you must take the NCLEX to have a license.

Q: If someone gets a lib arts degree from a community college, can they get a BA nursing degree from a university?
If someone gets an assosiates degree in liberal arts from a community college, can theytransfer to a university an get a bachelors degree in nursing?

A: i would suggest getting an associates degree in nursing from a community college then getting your BSN at a university.. thats what i would do, you cant really get into a nursing program with a liberal arts degree.

Q: when i finish my Nursing degree in Uk, will i have a work permit?
i have applied for a degree in Bsc. Nursing in Uk, will i be able to work legally afterwards?

A: I dunno how they do things on the other side of the pond, but here in the US, when you finish a nursing program successfully, you are issued a temporary license that gives you a year to work and take your boards.

Q: Do you have to be good at science to be do a nursing degree?
I am not bad at it but my A Levels are not very science-orientated, would I find doing a nursing degree hard?

A: Science is a broad subject. At school we study theory with little chance to put it into practise. Theory only adds up and sticks in your mind if you use it one of my teachers told me and that appears to be about right. You will have to study anatomy, biology etc but it will be in context therefore it will mean more and be easier for you to understand and remember. The big thing about nursing is having an ability to be nice to drunks while sticking them back together while they abuse you while your tired and underpaid. If you can do this, you'll be great. Good luck with the degree I think you'll coast it.

Q: I want to go back to school and get a nursing degree?
I currently have an AA degree from a local community college. I am currently working in sales but I have always been interested in nursing. I would really like to go back to school and get a degree in nursing. I know I would have to start with an Associates degree in nursing. Would I have to start all over again or would the basic credits roll over?

A: Actually, you don't have to start with an Associates degree; you could enter into a BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing) directly in a 4 year college. The benefit is that there are more career opportunities down the road with a BSN. The downside is that it takes longer. I am not sure what, if any, of your previous courses would transfer but it is a path you should at least explore.