The Academic Path Of Becoming A Nurse

Becoming a Nurse Introduction to Nursing was the first job I was ever interested in. This is because my mom is a nurse and I always find the stories she tells about nursing fascinating. Once I knew that with nursing I could help people achieve good health, I knew I wanted to pursue the profession. A nurse is a person trained to help prevent diseases and assist those with illnesses. Researching this career will be the next step in determining if this career is right for you. Academic Path The academic path to becoming a nurse requires several steps and takes several years to complete. Preparation can start in high school by getting certified as an assistant nurse. According to the American Nurses Association (ANA), “If you're a minor interested

Every patient is different, every family is different, every situation is different—and that's what makes it so exciting.” (Regis College) Job Outlook and the Future of the Field Nursing continues to evolve as time goes by. According to Phil Cohen, things change. That’s what life is all about. The nursing profession is no exception.” (Cohen) Nursing started in home settings until the first hospital was built in 300 A.D. According to Phil Cohen, “Early nursing began in the home. Family members would care for the sick where they lived before hospitals existed.” (Cohen) Present-day nursing is way different from how those in the past used to see it. Now, nurses must complete schooling before being allowed to enter the hospital as a professional. Technology has also advanced enough for nurses to be taught in a virtual setting, and have more hands-on experiences. According to Phil Cohen, “Education and technology represent the largest differences between nursing’s past and present.” In the future, nursing is expected to rely on gathering and analyzing data from

By 2050, it’s projected there will be 83.7 million US residents over the age of 65.” (Cohen) Conclusion I have learned a lot about the field of nursing, and I am now very excited to eventually pursue a career in nursing. I enjoyed learning about the different types of nursing, as well as learning about how they help their patients. I am more interested now than I was before because I have a clearer picture of what steps it takes to become a nurse, and I feel that I have those skills. I hope to intern as a nurse in the future so that I can extend my knowledge even more. Works Cited for Cohen, Phil. “The Evolution of Nursing: Then, Now and What’s to Come - PRN Funding 1.” PRN Funding, 13 July 2022, prnfunding.com/the-evolution-of-nursing/. “How Long Does It Take to Become a Nurse?” ANA, 17 May 2023,