Introduction to the Section (RN)

00:01 Okay, so you've done a bit of research and you've realized that you definitely are interested in becoming a nurse.

00:07 We should just take a quick moment to have you feel proud of yourself, first of all, for making that decision.

00:13 Are you having your moment? Are you proud of yourself? Okay, perfect.

00:16 Let's move on, because what I'm about to say may squash all of that joy that you just felt, but it'll be okay. I promise.

00:22 We will get through it together.

00:24 So, my friend, one does not just simply become a nurse.

00:28 There are different types of nurses you can reach, whatever your nursing goal is approximately a dozen ways.

00:35 There are so many different degrees.

00:37 There are so many different letters.

00:38 And figuring out what type of nurse that you want to be and how you want to become it is going to become your next big challenge.

00:46 I think you're up for it though.

00:48 I do have faith in you.

00:49 It's going to be fine. In this section, we will go over the basics of the nursing profession and the different routes that you can take to get there.

00:57 That way you can decide what would be the best fit for your expectations and what will go best with your life.

01:03 You can do this. Please remember that.

01:05 Let's start with identifying the differences between a degree, a license and a certification.