To become a full-qualified nurse you should undergo nursing education programs. These programs by theoretical and practical training, prepare nurses for their duties as nursing care professionals.

Nurse education also provides post-qualification courses in specialist subject within nursing.

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Nurses must graduate from a nursing program. It takes about 2 years of college to finish an associate degree in nursing. It takes about 4 years to finish a bachelor's degree in nursing. And a nursing diploma program usually takes about 3 years.

Deciding what kind of training to get is important. Some career paths are open only to nurses who have a bachelor's degree.

Nursing education includes taking classes and hands-on learning with experienced nurses in hospitals and other places. This is called clinical training.

Nurses study anatomy, chemistry, nutrition, psychology, and nursing theory.

After graduating, nurses need to pass a test to get a nursing license. They have to take classes every few years to keep their skills current.

Nurses need to be caring and kind. They also need to be good at recognizing problems and remembering details.

Nurses need to work well with doctors and patients. Many nurses also supervise assistants and other workers.

Nurses can become head nurses or directors of nursing. Some nurses move into the business side of health care. Some get jobs in big health care firms planning, marketing, and making sure people get good care.

To get ready for this job, students can take biology and other science classes. They also can become good at reading and writing. Math skills are also important for adding doses of medicine and taking measurements.

source: http://www.bls.gov

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