New Mexico is feeling the pinch when it comes to a lack of nurses as is the rest of the nation. This is good news for those wishing to become nurses because there are an abundance of job openings throughout the state. It is expected that by the year 2012 there will be a 37 percent increase in job openings for registered nurses (RNs) in New Mexico.
The nursing schools in New Mexico offer the education a nursing student needs to excel at her job. New Mexico is not only a good state to learn in but also a wonderful one to live in. It is a state that is rich in culture and a diverse blend of people. It also shares the Four Corners border with its neighboring states of Colorado, Utah and Arizona. What this means is that New Mexico is the one place you can be in the U.S. where you can be in four states at the same time. This is unique to New Mexico and no other state.
For those not wanting to spend four years to earn their Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree, the Apollo College in Albuquerque in New Mexico offers an associate’s degree in Nursing which will only take you two years to complete. Once you graduate you can take the NCLEX-RN national licensing examination and can then look for work as a registered nurse (RN).
On the other hand if you are not in a hurry to finish your nursing education then the National American University in Albuquerque might be the right choice for you. This school offers programs from RN-to-BSN and is an excellent choice for training as a nurse. Other schools worth your time and attention include CNM, the University of New Mexico, New Mexico State and New Mexico State Dona Ana.
The University of Phoenix in New Mexico has various locations and various nursing programs you can study for. These include a certificate program, a RN-to-BSN, a BSN, a BSHA, a RN-to-MSN, a MSN/MBA, a MSN/MHA and a Doctorate program.
Vista College in Las Cruces offers a certificate program for those interested in practical nursing and those wanting to become a certified nursing assistant. Studying for a certificate takes a shorter span of time then studying for a diploma or degree.
Whatever you require for your nurse’s training is waiting for you in any one of the nursing schools in New Mexico. Now is the time for you to start training for a new career in helping the sick to get well.
