1."ExploreHealthCareers.org." Registered Nurse (RN). American Dental Education Association, 28 Nov. 2015. Web. 01 Dec. …show more content…
The website is sponsored the American Dental Education Association. I would say that this source is qualified because it is a multi-disciplinary, interactive health careers website that gives students and educators a reliable, source of accurate, up-to-date information about many different health professions. This information is scholarly because it comes from health associations, educational organizations, universities and colleges, government databases, professional journals and published articles and it also gives information and different link to: Health-related education and training programs, Financial aid resources, and current issues in health care.Their articles and blog posts provide the latest information on health care careers and associated educational opportunities and …show more content…
The BSN programs typically take 4 years to complete; ADN and diploma programs usually take 2 to 3 years to complete. All programs also include supervised clinical experience. Generally, licensed graduates of any of the three types of education programs (bachelor's, associate’s, or diploma) qualify for entry-level positions as a staff nurse. Some employers require a bachelor’s degree. Many registered nurses with an ADN or diploma choose to go back to school to earn a bachelor’s degree through an RN-to-BSN program. There are also master’s degree programs in nursing, combined bachelor’s and master’s programs, and programs for those who wish to enter the nursing profession but hold a bachelor’s degree in another field. Certified nurse specialists (CNS’s) must earn a master’s degree in