Diploma in Nursing
A Diploma in Nursing or Nursing Diploma is an entry-level tertiary education nursing credential.
In the United States, this diploma is usually awarded by hospital-based nursing schools. Students awarded a Diploma in Nursing are qualified to take the NCLEX-RN exam and apply for licensure as a Registered Nurse.[1]
At one time, all nurses in the United States were diploma-prepared. The Cherry Ames series of children's books was created to encourage girls to go into the nursing profession during World War II. She was a "hospital diploma" nurse.
Although the number of hospital-based nursing schools continues to decrease, many still exist. Some require that non-nursing prerequisite courses be completed at another school prior to admission or coordinate their program with classes at a nearby school, though many are still self-contained.
References
- ↑ RN (July 21, 2011), Becoming a Registered Nurse, rnprogramshome.com, retrieved February 27, 2014
See also
- Associate of Science in Nursing
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Master of Science in Nursing
- Doctor of Nursing Practice
- Nurse education
- Nursing school
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Nurses in the UK may also have diplomas.