Dehydration can be a serious heat-related disease, as well as being a dangerous side effect of diarrhea, vomiting, and fever. Children and persons over the age of 60 are particularly susceptible to dehydration.
In order to become a registered nurse, students must graduate from an accredited program. Several options are available, including nursing diplomas, associate degrees or bachelorâs degrees. An associate degree in nursing typically takes two years to complete, though accelerated programs can shorten this timeframe. A bachelorâs degree in nursing takes about four years of full-time study, or two years for those in an associate-to-bachelorâs RN program.
Master's of Science in Nursing (MSN) Degree. You must have a bachelor's degree in nursing or related field in order to obtain your MSN, unless you opt for one of the combined bachelor's/master's programs. A master's degree in nursing is required to become an advanced practice nurse (APN or APRN).