Salaries vary with the type of nursing and geographical location. The length of time it takes to become a RN varies with your career goals. RN programs usually consist of two year associate degrees and four year baccalaureate degrees. There are also two or three year diploma programs. RNs who finish Master's degrees can treat common health problems in families and children and manage large health care organizations.
Many educational programs have scholarships and tuition assistance available.
RNs complete a wide variety of courses including biology, psychology, anatomy, sociology, physiology, chemistry and more. Many courses have science laboratories. Some nursing courses have clinical skills laboratories.