Ramon Said:

What is the difference between a diploma in registered nursing and recieving a associate degree in nursing?

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the difference is that you learn more and can command better pay,

Beatrice Said:

what's the differance between a degree and a diploma for a Registered Nurse??

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I could be wrong about this one, but here's what I'm thinking:

A diploma/certification is bare bones just what you really need to know for your job. Classes only in the field of Nursing (or electrician, or mechanic, or painting, etc.).

A degree is intended to produce a more well-rounded individual, so aside from your major, you also need math, english, humanities, etc. Takes longer and involves more classes. Degreed individuals by statistic make more money, though it took more time to get there.

Financial aspect (in general): spend more time and money training, make more money when you're done.

Milton Said:

Registered Nurse?

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You could either go to a community college, get your prerequisites done, then transfer to a 4yr university & get your Bachelors of Science in Nursing and become a Registered Nurse, or you could just go to a 2 yr college and get your associates & still become a licensed nurse but ofcourse you'll make more money with a Bachelors.

Marie Said:

Do you need a degree to become a registered nurse in australia or is a diploma enough?

We Answered:

You need to have a degree to be a registered nurse.

Joan Said:

Practical nurse to RN (Registered nurse)?

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If you want to become a registered nurse I would highly recommend going forward into a registered nursing program.
In Canada a degree is required for entry to practice as a registered nurse so you would need to apply for entry to a university and make sure that you have university entrance requirements when you graduate high school.
Most university nursing programs have "bridging" programs for LPN's to complete the degree and become an RN. If your LPN program is one to two years in length you can expect to go to school for about another 2-3 yrs to obtain your degree in nursing and YES you will have to go to university.
(not sure where in Canada you are but Quebec may be the exception here)
The scope of practice for a registered nurse and a licensed practical nurse are different and therein lies the difference in the education requirements.
RN role is much broader in scope, and autonomy.
The resource site listed gives some good explanations about scope of practice and difference in LPN's and RN's and there is variation across Canada in this regard as well.
This site also offers wage comparison across Canada so you might want to consult that as well. The figures are from 2007 and probably have changed in the last year with new union agreements being negotiated, but at least it gives you an idea.
Overall LPN's do not do as well in terms of wages as RN's do. There is also more limited career opportunities so it really depends on where you think your nursing career is going to take you.
I have never met an LPN who went on to become an RN who was sorry they put in the time, so why take the longer route when going straight into an RN program might be better?

Roberto Said:

can one become a registered nurse without diploma and....?

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If you are in the US you will need to have a GED or equivalency diploma because you will generally need this to apply to most 2 year nursing programs. You can get this by contacting your local board of education or your nearest high school can direct you in the right direction. However, sometimes you can get accepted to a community college without a GED or diploma based on various tests you can take through the college. You should contact a community college in your area that offers a nursing program and inquire. Additionally, if there is a BOCES near you, some of them offer a practical nursing diploma program that is even more affordable than going to a community college. Not sure if money is an issue but getting a practical nursing diploma can be a quick and inexpensive step (often 14 months) to getting into a nursing career as you would be eligible to take the NCLEX exam to be an LPN. Also, if you are not fluent in English, that may be another issue as you would have to take an English class regardless of which nursing program you entered.
I am not sure if you are a resident in the US but if so, there are a lot of programs and assistance out there to help with education costs. Any college can point you in the right direction. If you live near a BOCES, you really should check them out. I'm in New York state and there are many here.
Good luck to you