There are several different educational paths that will lead you to a degree in nursing depending on your background and preference. You will need to go to school for a minimum of two years for an associates degree in nursing (unless you already have a degree in another major) and a maximum of four years to obtain a BSN degree. There are some diploma programs still in operation (no degree), but it is increasingly important to have a degree in nursing to be competitive.
Once the hard work of defining the problem and determining its causes has been completed, it's time to get creative and develop possible solutions to the problem. Two great problem solving methods you can use for coming up with solutions are brainstorming and mind mapping.
