1 Stress incontinence occurs when urine leaks as pressure is put on the bladder, for example, during exercise, coughing, sneezing, laughing, or lifting heavy objects. 2  Itâs the most common type of bladder control problem in younger and middle-age women. 3  It may begin around the time of menopause.
Nurse practitioners must have at least a 4 year degree in order to  be a nurse. However, every state has different guidelines and some  may require a Master's degree.
In 2006, 709 nursing programs offered degrees at the bachelor's level. ADN programs, offered by community and junior colleges, take about 2 to 3 years to complete. About 850 RN programs granted associate degrees. Diploma programs, administered in hospitals, last about 3 years.