A rewarding career in nursing begins with working toward a degree in this discipline. The coursework may include both traditional sciences as well as training in technical skills and treatment modalities. Nurses can work in both the public and private sector to provide healthcare.

Pre-nurse programs can take students through various topics to prepare them for a nursing degree. Courses typically include chemistry, biology, anatomy, physiology, and nutrition. There may also be a focus on supplementary subjects such as English and statistics. There may be certain pre-requisites required depending on the school.