Over the years, the nursing field has overcome many obstacles. This profession is no longer a woman dominated profession; men are becoming interested in the nursing field. Within the nursing profession the abundance and array of jobs available are numerous since there is a shortage in the ?job market. Instructions Difficulty:Moderate to difficult Steps Step One:Individuals interested in the indicated profession should have the following courses completed in high school: English, Science, and Algebra. This core courses are strongly recommended in order to succeed in any nursing program. One should have enrolled and completed at least five to six science courses over the course of four years in a high school setting.Step Two:Depending on the degree or diploma program selected, certain courses should be taken in advance such as core classes which normally take about two years. This requirement can, however, be eliminated if a student choose to CLEP out certain courses such as basic English, math or any other science courses. *Note: All grades in these selected courses should be at least a C or better. If a high C is not earned, it’s recommended to take the course over since most nursing programs require a high GPA and the average grade of a C in all related admission nursing courses.Step Three:After successfully doing completing the first two years of college or if a nursing major, this is the pre-nursing phase, start applying to nursing schools or programs of interest that relate to your needs such as GPA or programs.Note: If a student is enrolled in a four-year college, admission to the second half of the nursing program should be granted based on GPA and other qualifying factors. When the last two years of the nursing program takes place, the study of various nursing techniques and procedures are completed.Step Four:Complete your internship/training at a local hospital, nursing home or clinic. For the most part, the majority of clinicals are based in hospitals. Step Five:Sit for your state’s national Registry Exam to become licensed as a nurse. Step Six: