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A '''Diploma in Nursing''' or '''Nursing Diploma''' is an entry-level tertiary education [[nursing]] [[Academic degree|degree]]. | A '''Diploma in Nursing''' or '''Nursing Diploma''' is an entry-level tertiary education [[nursing]] [[Academic degree|degree]]. | ||
In the United States, this type of degree is usually awarded by [[hospital]]-based [[nursing school]]s. Students awarded a Diploma in Nursing are qualified to sit for the [[NCLEX-RN]] and apply for | In the United States, this type of degree is usually awarded by [[hospital]]-based [[nursing school]]s. Students awarded a Diploma in Nursing are qualified to sit for the [[NCLEX-RN]] and apply for licensure as a [[Registered Nurse]]. | ||
At one time, all [[nurse]]s 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. | At one time, all [[nurse]]s 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. | ||
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Overview
A Diploma in Nursing or Nursing Diploma is an entry-level tertiary education nursing degree.
In the United States, this type of degree is usually awarded by hospital-based nursing schools. Students awarded a Diploma in Nursing are qualified to sit for the NCLEX-RN and apply for licensure as a Registered Nurse.
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.