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First Step
Your first step is to apply as a student at a community college if you are not already. Since this is a junior college, as long as you are not on academic probation with the school and are a citizen of the United States you are entitled to at least be admitted to take some classes at the school. Placement in classes is not guaranteed, and depending on your particular educational background some classes may or may not be open to you. In order to be accepted to the program you must have a high school education or a certificate equivalent as well as be able to pass the prerequisite Math, Science, and English courses needed to become a nurse.After you Become a Student
Once you become a student, you must be admitted to the nursing program by applying separately. The best way to do this is to take the prerequisite courses before you apply so that you are seen as a serious student, and as someone who can handle the workload of the prestigious academic institution. Enrollment space has always been limited, and with budget cuts over the past couple of years space is very tight and poor or ill prepared students are often turned away from the curriculum. Try your best not to be one of these students and study up on your basic skills in order to be accepted.Area of Studies
It generally takes anywhere from 2+ years depending on your field of study (area of concentration) and the certifications you decide to go after. Your pace of study may also radically alter how long it takes to attain your accredited nursing degree or certificate - many working professionals attend night school and as a result have to take less classes, or are not able to fit in a certain class in their schedule and have to wait a bit longer to fill that gap. However if you take the courses seriously and work towards your goal of completing your education you will be rewarded greatly. Even though many people are out of work in the United States, there is still a great demand for nurses in the near future and beyond.Read More:- Top Sites for University Rankings

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