RNs can have rewarding military careers and travel throughout the world. RNs provide direct care, teach, and support people with health care concerns. Nurses can work with any age group of people from babies to the elderly. Becoming a nurse gives you flexibility throughout your career. You can choose to work full time, part-time, or usually even overtime, depending on your personal needs.
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.