What You Need to Know If Nursing Is Your Goal
A starting point for people considering the path into nursing.
Educational Pathways
CNA and LPN/LVN routes can lead toward an RN path, while ADN, BSN, MSN, and doctoral routes support different professional goals.
Licensing & Certification
Nurses prepare for the applicable NCLEX examination and work with their state board on licensure requirements.
Core Skills for Success
Empathy, critical thinking, communication, teamwork, technical skills, resilience, and time management are all part of the work.
Diverse Career Settings
Nurses serve in hospitals, clinics, schools, community health, home health, hospice, government, education, and policy.
What to Expect in the Profession
The profession asks for lifelong learning alongside physical and emotional resilience.
How to Get Started
Explore financial aid, volunteer or shadow when possible, and seek out local career workshops and nursing communities.