How many years does it take in college to be a registered nurse.?
Asked by 20Gigsofspace
And by registered nurse I mean the real deal, the ones who have almost the same authority and knowledge as a doctor.

Best Answer:
BSN and MSN = NP. Nurse Researchers (Like my Mom) have PhDs but they do not do clinical stuff and they aren't always NP, though my mom happens to be. It depends on what your career path is what kind of nursing you wish to do.
My mom is a Nurse Researcher and an NP. She went to school for 7 years, post BSN degree.
Answered by Grant

4 years for a Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) + licensing exam to become RN 2 additional years for a Masters of Science in Nursing + certification exam to become a nurse practitioner (NP) or advanced practice nurse (APN) As an NP, I admit and treat patients who are admitted to the hospital, write prescriptions, etc. Some NPs work in clinics and some APNs administer anesthesia in the operating room (CRNA), others deliver babies (CNMW) Nursing is a wonderful profession
Answered by D to the C

You can be a "real deal" Registered Nurse with only an Associate's Degree in Nursing, which is a two year program but takes most people 3 if you factor in time for pre-requisite courses. If you're talking about Nurse Practitioners, who are very independent and act as primary care providers and can write prescriptions, etc., that takes a minimum of a Master's in Nursing (about 6-7 years of full-time schooling, but you also need at least a year of work experience), and within 10 years will require a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree, which would be about an additional 2 years on top of a Master's Degree.
Answered by Jill

Jill has the answer.
Answered by Mike T's - Miguel