However, their education may quite differ as one must first be certified as a nurse. In order to obtain a nursing certification, an individual must undergo four years of undergraduate nursing to earn a Degree in Bachelor of Science (Nursing). From there, an individual must obtain a certification as a registered nurse which makes them eligible to practise nursing (Ross et al. 2015). To obtain this certification, an individual must sit for and pass an examination with the National Council Licensure Examination Board. Individuals who did not undergo the undergraduate program are eligible to associate nursing degree programs, which may take two or three …show more content…
Attaining the necessary certification may take quite some time, but with proper discipline, all is attainable. As much as people despise nursing, the field is quite vast and technical as well. The four years of earning a bachelor’s degree are just a beginning of the journey. In fact, these are considered as introduction to nursing, as they enable one familiarize with the various areas they could specialize in. completing the four years of nursing may earn one a certification for general nursing, but not in a specialized area. Most individuals are in a hurry to complete their four years so that they may commence earning. If one decides to go the extra step to specialize in a given field, they will then be able to earn much more, and attain general fulfilment in