| A school of nursing is a school dedicated solely to the | | | | lower per credit costs than a similar four year college. |
| profession of nursing. Students can attend here in | | | | A two year college also often has classes that are |
| order to become nurses. Attending a school of nursing | | | | offered at night as well as during the day. If you are |
| will allow you to focus intensely on your studies. | | | | seeking a diploma or certification in the field of nursing |
| Students are expected to complete an extensive | | | | this can be highly advantageous allowing you to save |
| application process and then a rigorous course of | | | | up the necessary funds while holding down a part-time |
| study. A school of nursing offers LPN (licensed | | | | job. |
| practical nurse) training as well as training for an RN | | | | Community college LPN training programs are also |
| degree. | | | | often less competitive than a similar program at four |
| Consider attending a school of nursing if you want to | | | | year college. An applicant can easily take the |
| concentrate intently on your nursing studies. A school | | | | necessary coursework to become certified as an LPN |
| of nursing can allow you to keep out outside | | | | and then go back to school to get their four year |
| distractions while you learn all you need to know about | | | | degree later. A community college also offers the |
| the profession of nursing. A school of nursing can also | | | | student the option of getting an LPN certificate or RN |
| help you complete your LPN training more quickly as | | | | degree. |
| well as learn the basics of the profession in a calm | | | | In addition to a school of nursing or a community |
| and quiet atmosphere. | | | | college a nursing student can also choose to attend a |
| Another place where one can easily earn a degree in | | | | RN program at a four year college. RN programs are |
| nursing or LPN certification is at a community college. | | | | traditionally quite rigorous. A student may face stiff |
| A community college is a two year institution of higher | | | | competition for entrance and then great demands on |
| learning. Community colleges can be found all over the | | | | their time once admitted. However a four year degree |
| United States. Some are private while others are run | | | | can lead to the opportunity to enter a high paying |
| by the government. Many community colleges offer | | | | nursing job upon graduation and earn a significantly |
| students a degree in nursing as well as certification to | | | | above average salary. |
| become an LPN. | | | | Any candidate for entrance to the field will find many |
| Attending a community has many advantages. Very | | | | options to choose from. Pick wisely and find the key to |
| often students will find that a community college has | | | | the career of your dreams. |