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" Credentials can be acquired by completing one of these three programs offered at many registered nursing schools:  Associate degree in nursing  Bachelor s of science degree in nursing  Nursing diploma  The most popular program is the associate s degree in nursing, which takes an average of two-to-three years to complete.  After completing any of these programs a nurse must pass a national licensing examination (NCLEX-RN)  NCLEX exam, also known as the National Council Licensure Examination, is a standardized exam that each state board of nursing uses to determine whether or not a candidate is prepared for entry-level nursing practice.."
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