The nursing field extends many opportunities to be a very important part of the health care team. Nursing involves direct patient contact and varied skills and abilities. Many nurses choose to specialize in various nursing profession. There are four ways to become a registered nurse. It is possible through a two-year community college, earning an associate's degree in nursing, or through a three-year hospital based nursing school, earning a diploma. Other possible ways include a four-year university program, resulting in a Bachelor's of Science degree. Four schools that offer this are Temple, LaSalle, Holy Family and Drexel. These colleges provide a four year bachelors program. For people who have a bachelor's degree in another subject,
