There are several types of nurses in the United States (note that "nurse" and "nurse" are mixed in this article, and there is no special distinction), such as LicensedPracticalNurses(LPN) (note that this is practical, not practical); Registered nurse; Senior student nurse (APN). The educational and career paths required for each category are different. Every state has a nursing committee responsible for education, training and licensing. Graduates must take the corresponding license examination after completing the educational programs recognized by each state. Only those who successfully pass the exam can serve as LPN, RN and APN. The license issued by each state is valid only in the state. If you want to work in another state, you need to contact the nursing Committee in another state.

LPN: Generally, you need to attend 12 months of study, most commonly in vocational and technical colleges or community colleges, and occasionally in high schools, hospitals or universities. In addition to courses, there are also clinical internships under the guidance of people in the hospital. After studying, you must take and pass the corresponding license examination. LPN generally works in a hospital, mainly under the guidance of doctors or registered nurses, engaged in basic nursing work at the bedside. Professionally, LPN has limited room for promotion, much smaller than registered nurses.

RN: There are generally three ways. The first is to pass a four-year bachelor's degree in nursing. In the first two years, like other undergraduates, they studied natural science and humanities and social science courses, and in the second two years, they mainly focused on nursing courses and clinical training, mostly in hospitals, clinics or outpatient centers. Nurses with a bachelor's degree not only have better employment opportunities, but also meet the basic requirements for graduate students. Second, diploma courses lasting two to three years are held through hospitals or community health care centers. Participants must graduate from high school. Third, through the two-year associate degree course of community college. In addition to nursing courses, students will also study some basic college courses.

All the above three methods must pass the corresponding license examination before they can practice. The second and third ways, in terms of employment, are sometimes subject to some restrictions. If you want to continue to get a bachelor's degree in nursing, you need to study for another two years or more, or directly participate in the joint project of bachelor's and master's degree in nursing.

APN: A master's degree is usually the most basic degree requirement for advanced practical nurse. APNs includes practical nurse, clinical nursing experts, registered nurse midwives, registered nurse anesthesiologists, etc. Nearly 20 states allow practical nurse to work independently. They can engage in physical examination, prescription, diagnosis and treatment, explain the results of laboratory tests, and provide consultation and advice to patients.

Postgraduate nursing education: Like postgraduate education in other majors, postgraduate nursing education can be divided into master's degree and doctor's degree. A master's degree usually takes 1 year and a half to 2 years. Those who have obtained the qualification of registered nurses through associate degree or diploma courses can directly study the joint courses of bachelor and master. It takes as long as five to seven years to get a doctorate. Graduates are generally engaged in nursing teaching, research, management or advanced clinical practice.

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