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Find your Path

Want a career in nursing? Choose a starting point to get a personalized guide of the steps you need to take.
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Here’s your very own guide, designed to show you what you need to do to get your nursing career on track.
  • Your Nursing Guide
    I’m pursuing my first degree, looking for a progressive career in nursing.
  • Step 1
    The first thing you have to do is get a degree, and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is the best way to go. It’s stepping stone to many opportunities and will set you up for advanced career in nursing.
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Did you know
Nurses with a BSN are responsible for many important tasks such as developing treatment plans and supervising other nurses.
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  • I’m interested in schools in California.
  • Step 2
    Once you know what you want to study, you need to decide where you want to do it. There are 100 nursing schools to choose from in California.
  • Step 3
    After earning a degree, you have to pass the NCLEX - a standardized exam that. is set by the Board of Nursing in every state. It qualifies you to practice as a licensed Registered Nurse.
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Get your nursing career started by following these simple steps.
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