{"title":"EDUCATION","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eTo become a registered nurse (RN) in Florida, you need at least an Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN) or a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited program, and you must pass the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?client=mobilesearchapp\u0026amp;channel=iss\u0026amp;hl=en\u0026amp;rlz=1MDAPLA_enUS1038US1038\u0026amp;v=373.1.772062114\u0026amp;cs=0\u0026amp;sca_esv=4e2c835ea8c79581\u0026amp;sxsrf=AE3TifMQoqqnemMdfVyq5zjqLuHDNwEkHQ%3A1750630529847\u0026amp;q=NCLEX-RN+exam\u0026amp;sa=X\u0026amp;ved=2ahUKEwi4g872hoaOAxXukIkEHX4JGTIQxccNegQIAhAC\u0026amp;mstk=AUtExfC6Ct9IcNKTp9_plClcb0lY7qlCwxnzgI6WwZPpy9jjnCai20YlLHHUleNHrHQ1rNlI4wSHbvlRzbqpZKkYHKizKaAdAOsjc4z0eN7ZUO2sqSYb_rexcdsAO2Edm1q-PfMoyaBnoa9s7Ha6W-PSN1AVsK5Y_Guu8ieVoUKAEX-mxGpbz1jPNPkDbdOEexLX2_RNkSIeupjCyreyc3dFMV6IuClBYEFef01_qBSOBm1XA7CfryjHDn4zi1VpfttWOPSaedbPcO7FrN815uSe1i8I\u0026amp;csui=3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eNCLEX-RN exam\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. While an ADN can lead to RN licensure, a BSN is increasingly favored by employers and may offer more career advancement opportunities. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eHere's a more detailed breakdown: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e1. Educational Paths: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003eAssociate Degree in Nursing (ADN):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e Typically a two-year program offered at community colleges. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003eBachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e Typically a four-year program offered at colleges and universities. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?client=mobilesearchapp\u0026amp;channel=iss\u0026amp;hl=en\u0026amp;rlz=1MDAPLA_enUS1038US1038\u0026amp;v=373.1.772062114\u0026amp;cs=0\u0026amp;sca_esv=4e2c835ea8c79581\u0026amp;sxsrf=AE3TifMQoqqnemMdfVyq5zjqLuHDNwEkHQ%3A1750630529847\u0026amp;q=Nursing+Diploma+Programs\u0026amp;sa=X\u0026amp;ved=2ahUKEwi4g872hoaOAxXukIkEHX4JGTIQxccNegQIERAB\u0026amp;mstk=AUtExfC6Ct9IcNKTp9_plClcb0lY7qlCwxnzgI6WwZPpy9jjnCai20YlLHHUleNHrHQ1rNlI4wSHbvlRzbqpZKkYHKizKaAdAOsjc4z0eN7ZUO2sqSYb_rexcdsAO2Edm1q-PfMoyaBnoa9s7Ha6W-PSN1AVsK5Y_Guu8ieVoUKAEX-mxGpbz1jPNPkDbdOEexLX2_RNkSIeupjCyreyc3dFMV6IuClBYEFef01_qBSOBm1XA7CfryjHDn4zi1VpfttWOPSaedbPcO7FrN815uSe1i8I\u0026amp;csui=3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s5\"\u003eNursing Diploma Programs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e Hospital-based programs taking 2-3 years, but less common now. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e2. Licensing and Certification: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?client=mobilesearchapp\u0026amp;channel=iss\u0026amp;hl=en\u0026amp;rlz=1MDAPLA_enUS1038US1038\u0026amp;v=373.1.772062114\u0026amp;cs=0\u0026amp;sca_esv=4e2c835ea8c79581\u0026amp;sxsrf=AE3TifMQoqqnemMdfVyq5zjqLuHDNwEkHQ%3A1750630529847\u0026amp;q=NCLEX-RN+Exam\u0026amp;sa=X\u0026amp;ved=2ahUKEwi4g872hoaOAxXukIkEHX4JGTIQxccNegQIIhAD\u0026amp;mstk=AUtExfC6Ct9IcNKTp9_plClcb0lY7qlCwxnzgI6WwZPpy9jjnCai20YlLHHUleNHrHQ1rNlI4wSHbvlRzbqpZKkYHKizKaAdAOsjc4z0eN7ZUO2sqSYb_rexcdsAO2Edm1q-PfMoyaBnoa9s7Ha6W-PSN1AVsK5Y_Guu8ieVoUKAEX-mxGpbz1jPNPkDbdOEexLX2_RNkSIeupjCyreyc3dFMV6IuClBYEFef01_qBSOBm1XA7CfryjHDn4zi1VpfttWOPSaedbPcO7FrN815uSe1i8I\u0026amp;csui=3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s5\"\u003eNCLEX-RN Exam:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAll aspiring RNs must pass this national exam after completing their degree. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?client=mobilesearchapp\u0026amp;channel=iss\u0026amp;hl=en\u0026amp;rlz=1MDAPLA_enUS1038US1038\u0026amp;v=373.1.772062114\u0026amp;cs=0\u0026amp;sca_esv=4e2c835ea8c79581\u0026amp;sxsrf=AE3TifMQoqqnemMdfVyq5zjqLuHDNwEkHQ%3A1750630529847\u0026amp;q=Florida+Board+of+Nursing\u0026amp;sa=X\u0026amp;ved=2ahUKEwi4g872hoaOAxXukIkEHX4JGTIQxccNegQIJxAB\u0026amp;mstk=AUtExfC6Ct9IcNKTp9_plClcb0lY7qlCwxnzgI6WwZPpy9jjnCai20YlLHHUleNHrHQ1rNlI4wSHbvlRzbqpZKkYHKizKaAdAOsjc4z0eN7ZUO2sqSYb_rexcdsAO2Edm1q-PfMoyaBnoa9s7Ha6W-PSN1AVsK5Y_Guu8ieVoUKAEX-mxGpbz1jPNPkDbdOEexLX2_RNkSIeupjCyreyc3dFMV6IuClBYEFef01_qBSOBm1XA7CfryjHDn4zi1VpfttWOPSaedbPcO7FrN815uSe1i8I\u0026amp;csui=3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s5\"\u003eFlorida Board of Nursing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEnsure the chosen program is approved by the Florida Board of Nursing and is accredited, ensuring it meets the minimum requirements for licensure. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e3. Career Advancement: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?client=mobilesearchapp\u0026amp;channel=iss\u0026amp;hl=en\u0026amp;rlz=1MDAPLA_enUS1038US1038\u0026amp;v=373.1.772062114\u0026amp;cs=0\u0026amp;sca_esv=4e2c835ea8c79581\u0026amp;sxsrf=AE3TifMQoqqnemMdfVyq5zjqLuHDNwEkHQ%3A1750630529847\u0026amp;q=BSN+Preference\u0026amp;sa=X\u0026amp;ved=2ahUKEwi4g872hoaOAxXukIkEHX4JGTIQxccNegQIMxAD\u0026amp;mstk=AUtExfC6Ct9IcNKTp9_plClcb0lY7qlCwxnzgI6WwZPpy9jjnCai20YlLHHUleNHrHQ1rNlI4wSHbvlRzbqpZKkYHKizKaAdAOsjc4z0eN7ZUO2sqSYb_rexcdsAO2Edm1q-PfMoyaBnoa9s7Ha6W-PSN1AVsK5Y_Guu8ieVoUKAEX-mxGpbz1jPNPkDbdOEexLX2_RNkSIeupjCyreyc3dFMV6IuClBYEFef01_qBSOBm1XA7CfryjHDn4zi1VpfttWOPSaedbPcO7FrN815uSe1i8I\u0026amp;csui=3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s5\"\u003eBSN Preference:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eMany employers, especially in hospitals, prefer or require candidates to have a BSN. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?client=mobilesearchapp\u0026amp;channel=iss\u0026amp;hl=en\u0026amp;rlz=1MDAPLA_enUS1038US1038\u0026amp;v=373.1.772062114\u0026amp;cs=0\u0026amp;sca_esv=4e2c835ea8c79581\u0026amp;sxsrf=AE3TifMQoqqnemMdfVyq5zjqLuHDNwEkHQ%3A1750630529847\u0026amp;q=Advanced+Degrees\u0026amp;sa=X\u0026amp;ved=2ahUKEwi4g872hoaOAxXukIkEHX4JGTIQxccNegQIMRAD\u0026amp;mstk=AUtExfC6Ct9IcNKTp9_plClcb0lY7qlCwxnzgI6WwZPpy9jjnCai20YlLHHUleNHrHQ1rNlI4wSHbvlRzbqpZKkYHKizKaAdAOsjc4z0eN7ZUO2sqSYb_rexcdsAO2Edm1q-PfMoyaBnoa9s7Ha6W-PSN1AVsK5Y_Guu8ieVoUKAEX-mxGpbz1jPNPkDbdOEexLX2_RNkSIeupjCyreyc3dFMV6IuClBYEFef01_qBSOBm1XA7CfryjHDn4zi1VpfttWOPSaedbPcO7FrN815uSe1i8I\u0026amp;csui=3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s5\"\u003eAdvanced Degrees:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eA BSN can also be a stepping stone to advanced practice nursing roles with a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN). \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e4. Additional Considerations: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?client=mobilesearchapp\u0026amp;channel=iss\u0026amp;hl=en\u0026amp;rlz=1MDAPLA_enUS1038US1038\u0026amp;v=373.1.772062114\u0026amp;cs=0\u0026amp;sca_esv=4e2c835ea8c79581\u0026amp;sxsrf=AE3TifMQoqqnemMdfVyq5zjqLuHDNwEkHQ%3A1750630529847\u0026amp;q=Background+Checks\u0026amp;sa=X\u0026amp;ved=2ahUKEwi4g872hoaOAxXukIkEHX4JGTIQxccNegQIQhAD\u0026amp;mstk=AUtExfC6Ct9IcNKTp9_plClcb0lY7qlCwxnzgI6WwZPpy9jjnCai20YlLHHUleNHrHQ1rNlI4wSHbvlRzbqpZKkYHKizKaAdAOsjc4z0eN7ZUO2sqSYb_rexcdsAO2Edm1q-PfMoyaBnoa9s7Ha6W-PSN1AVsK5Y_Guu8ieVoUKAEX-mxGpbz1jPNPkDbdOEexLX2_RNkSIeupjCyreyc3dFMV6IuClBYEFef01_qBSOBm1XA7CfryjHDn4zi1VpfttWOPSaedbPcO7FrN815uSe1i8I\u0026amp;csui=3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s5\"\u003eBackground Checks:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAll candidates must undergo background checks as part of the licensing process. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?client=mobilesearchapp\u0026amp;channel=iss\u0026amp;hl=en\u0026amp;rlz=1MDAPLA_enUS1038US1038\u0026amp;v=373.1.772062114\u0026amp;cs=0\u0026amp;sca_esv=4e2c835ea8c79581\u0026amp;sxsrf=AE3TifMQoqqnemMdfVyq5zjqLuHDNwEkHQ%3A1750630529847\u0026amp;q=Clinical+Hours\u0026amp;sa=X\u0026amp;ved=2ahUKEwi4g872hoaOAxXukIkEHX4JGTIQxccNegQITRAD\u0026amp;mstk=AUtExfC6Ct9IcNKTp9_plClcb0lY7qlCwxnzgI6WwZPpy9jjnCai20YlLHHUleNHrHQ1rNlI4wSHbvlRzbqpZKkYHKizKaAdAOsjc4z0eN7ZUO2sqSYb_rexcdsAO2Edm1q-PfMoyaBnoa9s7Ha6W-PSN1AVsK5Y_Guu8ieVoUKAEX-mxGpbz1jPNPkDbdOEexLX2_RNkSIeupjCyreyc3dFMV6IuClBYEFef01_qBSOBm1XA7CfryjHDn4zi1VpfttWOPSaedbPcO7FrN815uSe1i8I\u0026amp;csui=3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s5\"\u003eClinical Hours:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eBoth ADN and BSN programs include clinical hours, providing hands-on experience in various healthcare settings. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?client=mobilesearchapp\u0026amp;channel=iss\u0026amp;hl=en\u0026amp;rlz=1MDAPLA_enUS1038US1038\u0026amp;v=373.1.772062114\u0026amp;cs=0\u0026amp;sca_esv=4e2c835ea8c79581\u0026amp;sxsrf=AE3TifMQoqqnemMdfVyq5zjqLuHDNwEkHQ%3A1750630529847\u0026amp;q=Continuing+Education\u0026amp;sa=X\u0026amp;ved=2ahUKEwi4g872hoaOAxXukIkEHX4JGTIQxccNegQIQxAD\u0026amp;mstk=AUtExfC6Ct9IcNKTp9_plClcb0lY7qlCwxnzgI6WwZPpy9jjnCai20YlLHHUleNHrHQ1rNlI4wSHbvlRzbqpZKkYHKizKaAdAOsjc4z0eN7ZUO2sqSYb_rexcdsAO2Edm1q-PfMoyaBnoa9s7Ha6W-PSN1AVsK5Y_Guu8ieVoUKAEX-mxGpbz1jPNPkDbdOEexLX2_RNkSIeupjCyreyc3dFMV6IuClBYEFef01_qBSOBm1XA7CfryjHDn4zi1VpfttWOPSaedbPcO7FrN815uSe1i8I\u0026amp;csui=3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s5\"\u003eContinuing Education:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eNurses are lifelong learners, and many pursue further education to advance their careers and stay updated on best practices\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/4087\/6393\/collections\/656D1555-ECC8-43E2-ADF4-6AFC625BB44A.jpg?v=1729669449","url":"https:\/\/www.theboujeenursee.com\/collections\/new-grad.oembed","provider":"The Boujee Nursee","version":"1.0","type":"link"}