How does one become a nurse? What types of nurses are there?
Become an LPN There are several paths that can be taken to become a pediatric nurse. You can become a LPN, an RN, or obtain your Bachelor’s in Nursing. A Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), takes approximately one year. Your scope of practice varies with the state that you live in. In my state, Tennessee, LPNs can start IVs and give medications, with the exception of a few specific medications. They can take care of many types of patients except the most critical patients that present to our ED. While the track to becoming an LPN is the shortest, your opportunities are also limited. Become a Registered Nurse (RN) A Registered Nurse (RN) is the next type of nurse that you can become. Typically, this takes approximately two years to achieve. Nurses who go through a RN program receive either a nursing certificate or an associate’s degree in nursing (ADN or ASN). Registered nurses can work in many areas and have a wide range of privileges. RNs are the most flexible when it comes to areas in wh
