It doesn’t take much to become a nurse if you have the desire to become one. You'll first need to start with doing volunteer work at your hospital to see if it's really what you have in mind. You'll also need a bachelor's degree which is 4 four years, but threes also a couple of programs in nursing that only need an associate's degree. After completing this there are a couple of exams that need to be done for example NCLEX-RN and NCLEX-PN. After passing them you'll be able to obtain your license to start practicing as a nurse. You need a license to practice because it prepares you even more and it’s mandatory in every state. Besides the exams, it will also include a criminal background check application and a couple of fees. If a nurse wants
