Nursing school

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Nursing school is a type of educational institution, or part thereof, where people undergo formal education and training to become a nurse.

The nature of nursing education and nursing qualifications varies considerably across the world.

In the United States, students graduate from nursing education programs qualified to take the national licensing exam for Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Registered Nurses (RNs).

Yale School of Nursing became the first autonomous school of nursing in the United States in 1923. It had its own dean, faculty, budget, and degree meeting the standards of the University. The curriculum was based on an educational plan rather than on hospital service needs. [1]

In 1956, the Columbia University School of Nursing became the first in the United States to grant a master's degree in a clinical nursing specialty. [2]

Pre-Requisites often include Math, English, and other basic level courses. Expanded courses in Biology, Anatomy and Physiology are required.

In nursing school, students are taught all aspects of Pharmacology, Pathophysiology of disease processes, Procedures such as insertion of intravenous catheter insertion, urinary catheter insertion, sterile dressing changes, safe administration of medications, head to toe and focused assessments, and many more skills.

After the first semester basic skills are obtained, students rotate through Obstetrics, Mental Health, Medical Surgical, Oncology, Critical Care, and Pediatric Units to get a holistic view of nursing and what it encompasses.

See articles on individual degrees for variations on the exact name.


Immediately after graduating from nursing school (Diploma, Associate and Bachelor's), each graduate is expected to take and pass the National Council Licensure Exam, or the NCLEX-RN.



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