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| I'll be starting college and I'm looking into goin into nursing. However I didn't take any nursing classes or pre med classes in high school.(I was homeschooled ) Is this a bad thing?:/ |
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Location: OK | You really don't need much as far as high school classes-as long as you had your regular science classes. Most nursing programs have prerequisites to even apply and be accepted-biology, Anatomy and physiology, math and some psychology classes-it varies by state and by school. Check with the programs you're interested in and see what their requirements are. There are tons on student nurses that are older and starting a new career and having their science classes are in the distant past! Go for it! You will always have a job! |
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Location: Peach State | I never did either and had no experience when I started nursing school. However nursing school sucks! You will be exhausted, stressed and on the brink of a nervous break down at all times. But it's totally worth it in the end.
And just rember God has plans for you to prosper :) |
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Location: Nebraska | It's not a bad thing. Taking science classes like that in high school just made it easier for me to learn at the college level because I had already been exposed to some of the info. I don't think it's a deal breaker though. |
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Location: Kansas | The best thing to do is speak with an advisor.....they will be the ones to guide you down the correct path to your program. You don't need to take any pre-nursing courses etc, while in high school. As long as you have a basic knowledge of science you are good.
Most programs offer prerequisites (sp?) that are required before you gain entrance into the program. I'm not sure which program your are wanting to do, but the schools here in kansas require a current CNA license, certain classes, and have to score so high on certain tests which could be the ACT or the TEAS V (which is common in nursing to have to take). You can take the LPN program...if pass and you pass the board exam, you can bridge over to the RN program from a credited school.
I highly suggest sitting down with an advisor of the school of your choice, and make sure you get your FAFSA in!!! |
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Location: California | I am a nurse and the biggest thing I see with nursing students is they didn't realize how much of the dirty work (bodily functions, bathing people, feeding, etc) they are expected to do. If you are going to be a nurse because you think you will just be passing medications all day, then nursing isn't for you. RN's often have to do primary care of patients, and that means bed pans, sponge baths, repositioning galore. So, I first suggest you really evaluate if those are things you do not mind doing.
With that being said, no I wouldn't worry at all about the classes you didn't take. You test when you get into a college and see which classes are best placement. So you will get the opportunity to take the classes you missed out on. Good luck and best wishes! |
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| Hey,how old is to old? |
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Location: Armuchee, GA, NW section of Ga | You can do this. I was a older student going for my nursing degree. It is hard, but you can do this. It is easier to get you LPN first, then work awhile getting the experience then go back to get your RN. You can bridge, using your LPN education & experience to get your RN. But don't stop there, get your BSN or higher. |
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Location: Peach State | janjan1 - 2015-01-15 8:21 AM
You can do this. I was a older student going for my nursing degree. It is hard, but you can do this. It is easier to get you LPN first, then work awhile getting the experience then go back to get your RN. You can bridge, using your LPN education & experience to get your RN. But don't stop there, get your BSN or higher.
Do you mind me asking what bridge program you went through. I'm an LPN in georgia but want to bridge soon. |
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Location: Kansas | RunninOnARooster - 2015-01-15 8:09 AM janjan1 - 2015-01-15 8:21 AM You can do this. I was a older student going for my nursing degree. It is hard, but you can do this. It is easier to get you LPN first, then work awhile getting the experience then go back to get your RN. You can bridge, using your LPN education & experience to get your RN. But don't stop there, get your BSN or higher. Do you mind me asking what bridge program you went through. I'm an LPN in georgia but want to bridge soon.
alot of schools offer an LPN to RN program, you just need to check with a university and speak with the advisor |
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