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How do I become a RN in Oregon? I am told it is extremly difficult but it is my dream.? |
I am already a CNA but I would really like to get my RN. I would like some advice like how long waiting lists are, some pre-req. classes I could take etc. There are four main prerequisites... Anatamoy, Physiology, Microbiology, and Pharmacology. Some schools allow you to take pharmacology concurrently with nursing school. Other requirements include a certain level of math and english. See a guidance counselor at your local community college. It takes about 3.5 to 4.5 years to complete an ADN (associate Degree in nursing). After which you qualify to take the NCLEX test which if passed makes you an RN. Best of luck. If you want to go through more quickly, look into becoming an LVN then "bridging into an RN program. This allows you to byupass the first year of nursing school. The same prerequisites are required. Source(s): RN in ICU.... Feel free to make me one of your "contacts" so if you have any questions it makes it easier. Not "extremely" difficult. No more than anywhere else in the country. I attended Lynn/Benton Community College in Oregon, and found the training to be above average, and a wonderful lot of people. Lots of Canadians, but also people from all around the US. Of course the scenery is fabulous, and when one needs some "study-time" alone, one can go for a fantastic backpacking excursion, and enjoy some of the most beautiful land G*d ever made. Try different course offerings in Lebanon, and perhaps around Eugene. If you'll go for a simple LVN course, and go to work doing that, or P.T. in some of the many better geriatric care facilities, you'll find that the majority of them will assist you in furthering your nursing aspirations via financial aide, and excellent individual training. Certification tests are a wee bit more hairy than some others in the states, but there are reasons for that. They have some of the finest healthcare centers in the world, and why shouldn't they? People go there for the clean air, and the gorgeous environment. It's a good place to be, live, and to raise a family. In my opinion anyway. Nad CNA, that is so funny. I remember doing that before you had to be certified. Often there are the two anatomy classes and maybe a few others that you take first in a community college. Often you take them as a regular student as a pre-req to help the school decide if you qualify to be a nursing student. Depending on how well you do and what grades you get help decide if you are chosen to be a nursing student. Your best bet would be to check out all the schools. Decide on which one you would like to go to. Then get the anatomy books and start to study them even before you take classes. Of course you want to go talk to the counselors at the schools and get a catalog of the schools classes. You need to learn about the pre-reqs and the proper path you need to take. Don't worry about the waiting list. If you have to wait so be it. We have to pay our dues in life to get what we want. |
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