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How long does it take to become a nurse?

Any type, an RN or just a regular old nurse.

Update:

Also, if you perhaps fail at your first attempt to become a nurse, can you try again? And, how much math is involved with becoming a nurse?

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  • mike s
    Lv 5
    1 decade ago
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    You've been getting incorrect information. As a full-time student;

    LPN - one year

    RN - two years; 4 years for B.S. degree

    Source(s): 30 years in healthcare
  • 1 decade ago

    Previous posters are correct when they say that there are different times involved in becoming a nurse at different levels.

    BSN programs take about 4 years, if you are going full time.

    Associates degrees may take from 2-3 years to complete.

    Diploma programs are being phased out in most states, but take 2-3 years as well.

    Many people start working with an associates degree, but take courses for their BS while they are working.

    As for the amount of math you need, there is a certain amount of math needed for any science field. Chemistry is especially math intensive.

    Source(s): Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2006-07 Edition, Registered Nurses, on the Internet at http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos083.htm National League for Nursing. http://www.nln.org/Careers/resources.htm
  • 1 decade ago

    I agree with Mike.

    Check with your state to see what they require as far as Bachelors of Nursing, or RN, or LPN. The further along you go in school, the more you can do.

  • 1 decade ago

    Two years for an LPN or CNA

    Four years for RN

    Six for a nurse practioner.

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    4 years than tale the licensure...i you didint pass then it will take you long enough to be a nurse

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    two years

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