Iodine deficiency during pregnancy may result in cretinism (mental retardation in children), deafness, autism, and delayed brain development and is the leading cause of preventable mental retardation. As the bodyâs iodine levels fall, hypothyroidism may develop, since iodine is essential for making thyroid hormone. While this is uncommon in the United States, iodine deficiency is the most common cause of hypothyroidism worldwide.
1 Practice nursing for a minimum of 960 hours during the previous five years. 2  Successfully complete an approved re-entry program within the two years preceding renewal. 3  Graduate from an OSBN-approved nursing program within the past five years.
If you do this, you may be able to earn your degree in just 18 months or so. Some programs take previous experience into consideration too, so be sure to look into ADN bridge programs if you already have an LPN license. Under those circumstances, you might be able to earn your ADN in 12 to 18 months.