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Questions You Must Ask Yourself Before Entering Nursing School
Arianna Jordan / ArticlesBase
What kind of nursing degree do you need to do the work you want to do?
Quiz: What's Your Nursing Career Fit?
Are you following the right path in your nursing career? NursingLink's Career Coach will help you figure out which nursing specialty is right for you. This intensive assessment will take about 5 minutes to complete, but it’s well worth it to find out where your strengths lie. Find out now!...Find out the requirements for the kind of nursing that you want to do. Will you need a BS in Nursing? Can you learn what you need in a hospital certificate program? Is an LPN course right for you? Once you have figured out which degree you want to get, you can start looking at nursing schools that offer that degree. Some things you might consider when choosing are:
- Am I academically equipped for this program?
- Can I get financial aid for nursing school?
- Can I get tuition reimbursement from my employer for nursing school?
- Is the school you’re considering accredited?
- Do you want to attend nursing school online?
Arianna Jordan is a freelance writer who writes about the nursing profession.
goldielocks
3 months ago
126 comments
I was 52 when I finished school. I love my job. I work with wonderful pts and people. any age it not to late to make a life change that will give you your dream.
yelloyella
3 months ago
2 comments
I think that is awesome. You should definitely become a nurse. With very good health, 50 is definitely not too old to become a nurse. I work with a lot of nurses that are mid-aged and they perform their duties very well! I'm trying to encourage my 42 year old mother to attend nursing school as well!
susanbrooks
4 months ago
2 comments
I'm 47 years old, in very good health, and condition. I've always dreamed of being a nurse. I've been in real estate for about 7 years now, and am not happy with the fluctuating income. I'm ready for a change. Am I too old to get started in Nursing? I figure I will be 50 by the time I get a job. What do you think. Would appreciate the pros and the cons please.
Nurse_Thomas
5 months ago
6 comments
This is awesome. Thanks!
ketunnai
5 months ago
2 comments
Do i want to attend nursing school!