RN (Registered Nurse) and CLNC (Certified Legal Nurse Consultants) ???
Asked by [JT]
Hey, I'm freshman(male) in N.C State univ. Right now I'm in undecided major. And I found out that I'm interested in RN or CLNC. I've been searching or researching about these, but sometimes it confused me. So, I made new ID to ask few questions about it. NC State Univ is 4yr college. I read that it is good to be major in BSN(Biological Sciences-Nutrition) or AS(Animal Science). Is it true? To be RN, what should I do after graduate undergraduation, major in BSN? I heard I have to do 2 yrs (ASN)of Associate of Science in Nursing.. This is really confusing me. right now. Can someone please explain how these works? step by step? P.S. After Do RNs have great income? I heard they get like $100~$150 per hour.. Or Do I have study more to get master degree? ah....... confusing.

Best Answer:
BSN = Bachelor of Science in Nursing AASN = Associate of Applied Science in Nursing ASN = Associate of Science in Nursing Dipl Nur = Diploma in Nursing The Associate degree programs (usually coupled and called ADNs) usually have 1 to 1.5 years of prerequisite courses and then a 2 year nursing core curriculum, resulting in an associate degree and eligibility to take the NCLEX-RN examination Diploma Nurses are educated in hospital based programs with no degree conferred, they take usually 1 year of prerequisite classes and the 3 years of nursing classes. BSNs attend a 4 year college or university. They take 2 years of general education and prerequisite classes, and then their 300 and 400 level upper division classes are all nursing curriculum for 2 years. They also take the NCLEX-RN examination. The primary differences are the BSNs have a wider selection of positions available and more potential for advancement. When the ADN took 2 years it made more sense to get a 2 year degree. Now many are spending 3 to 3.5 years to get a 2 year degree and then go back for another 2 years to get the prerequisites and finish the BSN. CLNC is a certification you can get following becoming an RN. In my experience the most successful CLNCs have nursing experience, so they can properly advise on nursing issues, and don't come straight from school into the CLNC courses. Here is a website from one of the more established CLNC programs: http://www.legalnurse.com/ RNs in the US average $25 per hour, but many make more in some areas of the country. Location specialty and facility make a significant difference in income as does experience. CLNCs have the potential to make $150 per hour, though they are often independent contractors and often do not work a full $40 hour week, so their income levels fluctuate.
RN, Ph.D., CFNP
Answered by US_DR_JD

In Canada we have a registered nurse program. It is a Bachelor of science in nursing (4 years). This is the only program you can take to become a registered nurse and you can enter it right out of high school. In Canada you start around $40/hour but it depends where you work..nights..weekends etc. I would check with your school councellors, who will be able to give you much better advice specific to the programs offered at your facility. I love nursing school, its stressfull and hard but at the end of the day I love what im doing. Best wishes!
Answered by NaeRae86