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Nursing school advice? |
im a senior in high school and have decided to go to college to be a nurse.. can anyone offer me any advice for school or career?? Prepare and educate yourself on the process of getting admitted to schools in your area. Be prepared to apply to several different schools (depending on where you live), because many schools have limited openings, waiting lists, or are generally competative, requiring you to have a decent GPA. Be open to considering attending a 2-year program, Associates Degree in Nursing, and completing your BSN once you've finished. This can be a cheaper, shorter alternative to getting your RN license and getting to work, and once you're employed as an RN, most places offer tuition reimbursement which can finance finishing your BSN. Once you've found out the general admission requirements of whichever programs you're interested in, you'll notice most of them require some college (or advanced placement high school, in some cases, check with the school) biology, anatomy & physiology, chemistry, and math. I would strongly consider working on getting those couple of classes done first, then start taking courses that will meet your general education (liberal arts) graduation requirements, such as English, History, Social Sciences, etc. Get as many of those done as you can before starting in with the nursing core. At a 4-year college, this is usually the standard progression anyway, first two years are all about gen. eds, the last two years are nursing courses. If you are really dedicated to becoming a nurse, it may take some persistence to actually get into a nursing program. Do whatever you can to make yourself appealing to the school - good grades, be involved in activities and organizations, volunteer some time. Don't be afraid to brag yourself up in your application or interview (if they interview). Once you're actually in school, you'll learn about the endless opportunities that you could pursue for a career. Keep an open mind to everything. Don't limit your sights on one specialty area of nursing too soon, such as pediatrics. Be open to every clinical experience and learn everything you can in the time you have on site at hospitals and clinics. And don't be afraid to ask questions! Good luck! |
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