What is nursing school like?

  • Nursing school typically requires completion of a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program, which usually takes about four years to complete. Some programs may also offer an accelerated option for students who already have a bachelor's degree in another field.

  • Nursing students must complete a combination of classroom lectures, skills labs, and clinical experiences in various healthcare settings such as hospitals, clinics, and long-term care facilities.

  • Nursing students are also required to pass the NCLEX-RN exam in order to become a licensed registered nurse (RN) in the United States.

  • Nursing school curriculum often covers topics such as anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, nursing theory, patient care, and ethics.

  • Many nursing schools offer specialized programs in areas such as pediatric nursing, psychiatric nursing, critical care nursing, and community health nursing.

  • Nursing school can be highly competitive, and admission is typically based on a combination of factors such as GPA, letters of recommendation, and previous healthcare experience.