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How to improve my chances of getting into nursing school?
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Posted almost 2 years ago Hello everyone :) I am twenty years old and attend community college in Virginia. I am completing some general education courses (General Biology, Intro to Sociology, Precaluclus, and English Comp 1) this semester. I am trying to get into a BSN program (preferably one in California and I would like to be close to my parents again as they both have health problems.) I eventually want to earn my MSN and become a Nurse Anesthetist. I am working hard, trying to get the best grades this semester. When I was seventeen, I volunteered for a short period of time in the emergency room, and I loved it. I would like to start volunteering again. Does anyone have any suggestions of how best to focus my education and extra-curricular activities, a GPA I should be aiming for, what schools I should consider, if getting my CNA or other certification would be a wise move, or anything else I am overlooking? I appologize if I rambled a little bit, I just wanted to explain my situation fully. Thanks so much!! |
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| Posted almost 2 years ago Dear NURSEWHITE, Hey,you're not rambling!!!! This is your future and you want to be sure!!!!! You're 20 years old,so all venues are open!!!!! You have answered most of your questions-why not go back to volunteering in ER when not in school???? That will give you more of a certainity to whether or not this is what you want to do!!!!! As for GPA and schools-it's all different for any nursing school you apply to!!!! Some schools want 4.0, while some will take 3.5-see what I'm getting at, just depends on the program!!!!!! CNA may help to get you settled into doing alot more patient care-I recommend it if you want to see how to actually interact with people!!!! I know that before becoming a LPN, I worked as a CNA!!!! It helped me as far as dealing with different patients!!!!!! You may want to network @ the hospital ER where you volunteered- go and talk to some of the nurses(they can offer insight).Talk to your college counselor/ advisor-they're available to answer your questions,too!!!! You may want to talk to a nurse anesthetist-see what schooling they had to complete,where they started their education!!!!!! Just remember, the only dumb question is the one not asked!!!!! I hope my 2 cents helps, GOOD LUCK and GOD BLESS!!!!!!!!!!!!!! My name is Shonna or 09157238, and welcome to NL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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| Posted almost 2 years ago Take the prereqs first. Everything pre-nursing. That will show the admissions office that you mean business. |
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| Posted almost 2 years ago 09157238 says ...
Thank you Shonna! I think I will get back into ER volunteering and I will see if CNA training is something that will work for me. I will also send for information from different nursing schools I am considering. Thank you for the kind words and advice!! Peace and love!! :) |
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| Posted almost 2 years ago jferhar says ...
Thanks jferhar, I guess I will start with just the basics that every school requires (including my community college's A.S program). And I will talk to them about transferring and what courses will best prepare me next time I meet with my counselor. :) Thanks again! |
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| Posted almost 2 years ago Good luck to all and God bless. Thanks Shonna, you rock..Hugs, Teresa |
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| Posted about 1 year ago You’re on the right track, if nurse anesthetist is your dream profession, you’ll definitely need an MS in nursing. Try to explore as many colleges as you can, and get all details about their program. The more you broaden your search, the better alternative you’ll come across. Have you taken a look at CollegeAmerica’s BS in nursing? The program seems career-focused and can be completed in less than the normal completion time. No matter where you apply, make sure you evaluate every aspect of the college and its program. For example, I even went through CollegeAmerica student reviews - from what I've read so far it sounds like a college I would consider. I'm looking at their healthcare programs. Accreditation, tuition fees, student and campus life, faculty, just some of the things you must thoroughly check out before you enroll for any program anywhere. http://www.collegestudentreviews.com/online-colleges/online-colleges-by-state/colorado |
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| Posted 12 months ago james, great advice... Thanks for posting this information... Teresa |
