International Nurses Association - All About the Second Career Nurse

All About the Second Career Nurse Many of you may have aspired to have a successful and rewarding career in nursing but due to circumstances may have had to change your mind. You can have an economic slowdown or recession hitting every other industry, but the healthcare industry still keeps growing. So whether you are a professional in another industry of specialization or a college student who is yet deciding upon the career path to take, nursing as a career has a great future and a switch at this point can really help you in making a successful career in this field.

If you already have a degree (could be in any field) there are a number of programs that are accelerated especially designed for those with existing degrees. They are detailed and intense and require a lot of hard work to complete but they are worth the efforts since they can help you get a nursing degree in a short span of time, almost 2 years. Many courses are also designed to be part time that are meant for students and working professionals.

Enrolling into a nursing school can be your good start to a rewarding and enriching career as a nurse. For those with a degree can look at a fast track course and those without one can look for the best options available in nursing colleges around your area. Consider these points for a smoother transition from your existing career to a rewarding nursing career: • Research well: Nursing is not an industry for the weak hearts. It is an industry that demands hard work, dedication and passion to succeed. Before taking up a nursing course, it will be helpful if you can opt for a training as a CNA where you would be exposed to the practical training of the jobs and responsibilities of a nurse. Meeting professionals from the industry will make you aware about the job requirements and help you understand whether you are a good fit or not. • Finding the right school for you: Various nursing schools have various courses that are offered and not all may be practical for you to pursue. The duration and costs are two pre requisites that most people like to consider before finalizing upon the nursing school and course of interest.

Again if you are switching from one profession to another, you should know about how much of your earlier degrees will be considered by the nursing college you wish to apply for. • Entrance exams: Nursing college conduct examinations that are required to be passed by students before getting an admission into a nursing course. If you have been out of touch with academics, you may need to prep up before taking the entrance exam. There are a number of online modules available that can help you brush up basic skill required for these entrance examinations.

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