Any RN's (Registered Nurse) out there?

How did u build up on ur career?
After basics did u apply to enter a ranking program for ur major?

I was a certified nursing assistant for 5 years. I then decided to move forward and finished my vocational nursing program in 1998. In 2005 I decided to take the plunge and entered the RN ladder program. It was the best decision and I am happy that I went the route that I did instead of going straight to the RN program. I am not sure what you mean in the second half of your question but I believe that the basics have to be learned before you can move on to any specialty fields. They help to form a solid foundation. I am soo greatful that I was a CNA for those 5 years. I learned how to be hands on with my patients and although I wasn't aware of it I was learning how to assess my patients. I hope this helps you make your decision on your future goals.

There are many options available in pursuing a career as an RN. There is the 4yr Bachelor's program, the 2yr ADN program as well as a hospital sponsored diploma program.
Each has it's pro's and con's, but each will require a good bit of preperatory work before you enter that specific program of choice.
You can 'build up' on your career if you so choose to, but it is not a requirement. Building up can be working as a nursing aide, or transporter at a local hospital. Or maybe working as a candy-striper (volunteer). The possiblities are endless.
Your best course of action would be to decide which avenue you want to pursue, and simply contact that school system for more information.
If all else fails, visit your local hospital and set up a shadowing experience with a staff RN.
Best of luck to you and your endeavor! The world of nursing is an exciting and satisfying career!

i just graduated december 2006 and started on the new grad orientation program from a nearby hospital. like what the others have already mentioned, there are endless routes you can take in order to achieve a degree in nursing. a lot of my mentors right now have built up their careers by starting from being a CNA then LVN, then jumping on the career ladder RN program. and i must say, they handle their jobs pretty well. i wish i could've built mine like that but i took the other route, going straight for a 2 year RN program. yes there are pros and cons whether or not you should take it straight or take it one step at a time. all i could say is that for me, 2 years in the program was the toughest time i had to experience for schoolwork. and i feel that the preparation is also sufficient enough to equip you with the right tools to jumpstart your career. it pretty much depends on how you want to approach your careerpath, but whichever road you'll decide to take, i'd say it worth very much your while. good luck and godspeed. =)