Registered Nursing Program

The fastest route to becoming an RN is to complete a two-year AAS in Nursing degree, which covers the fundamentals of nursing. Pass the NCLEX exam: Students can apply for licensure six weeks before graduation and sign up for the NCLEX-RN exam. Participants in this computerized exam must answer at least 75 of the questions, and they have a maximum of six hours to complete it. Receive state license: You cannot practice nursing without the proper certifications and licenses. Evidence showing the candidate meets the state’s NPA qualifications must be considered by the board of nursing in the candidate’s chosen state of practice. Additionally, if you wish to work in multiple states, you must obtain a license from each state unless they recognize the licenses of other jurisdictions. Continue your education and training: Nurses who work on the front lines of healthcare must be up-to-date and well-informed to be effective in their work as their responsibilities change.

Students who are looking for a way to get their RN without working as a PN first can get into aIAM’s RN 24-Month program, which allows them to earn their Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in just 24 months, setting them on a course for a long lasting and rewarding healthcare career.

It takes 24 months if you’re in aIAM’s RN 24-month program. You must take the Acuplacer test (for a $10 fee), and meet with an Admissions Enrollment Coach and then enroll in the registered nursing 24-month program at aIAM, . Once enrolled, you’ll complete your program in 24 months and be able to take the NCLEX to get your RN license.  

Registered nurses (RNs) can work in various settings, like hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, schools, research facilities, and home health care. Within these settings, RNs may have multiple roles and responsibilities. Some of the jobs available for RNs include: Acute care nurses, Medical-surgical nurses, Pediatrics nurses, Geriatric nurses, Oncology nurses, Obstetrics and gynecology nurses, Home health nurses, Telehealth nurses, Public health nurses, etc.

A practical nurse (PN) and a registered nurse (RN) are both healthcare professionals, but there are some key differences between the two—they have different levels of education, training, and responsibilities. A PN typically has a shorter education and training than an RN. A practical nurse is educated and trained to perform routine, standardized tasks under the supervision of an RN or a physician. They may care for patients in hospitals, long-term care facilities, or homes, and their responsibilities include administering medication, monitoring vital signs, and providing basic bedside care. A registered nurse, on the other hand, has a higher education and training level. An RN typically has a college degree in nursing and must pass a national licensure examination to practice. RNs have a more advanced understanding of nursing theory and the nursing process and are responsible for more complex patient care tasks. They may also have supervisory responsibilities over practical nurses and other healthcare workers. RNs may practice in a wide range of healthcare settings, including hospitals, clinics, schools, and patient homes. To sum up, PNs are more focused on hands-on care and implement care plans set up by RNs and physicians, while RNs have a more advanced understanding of nursing theory, are responsible for more complex patient care tasks, and have a supervisory role over LPNs and other healthcare staff.