Although the drug has demonstrated considerable effectiveness at treating the symptoms of diabetes, Victoza has been increasingly linked to numerous cases of acute pancreatitis. In pre-marketing clinical trials, seven Victoza users developed the disease.
You can become an RN with an associates (2 year), bachelor's (4 year) or master's (bachelor's +2 years) degree in nursing as long as you pass your state's NCLEX-RN exam and the school you attended is approved in your state.
The American Association of Colleges of Nursing recommends that all advanced practice nurses should have a doctorate by 2015. A masterâs in nursing science usually takes four years for a full-time student. A doctoral program can take an additional three to four years. Many RNs who work full-time can only attend classes part-time, which may lengthen the time to an NP degree.