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Posted about 5 years ago Hello,
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| Posted about 5 years ago It depends on what you are going for. You would go to college,but depending on which level of nursing you want that will determine the length of time you go. There is LPN, then RN, and then nurse practioner.If your high school offers CNA classes my advice would be to take them. |
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| Posted about 5 years ago It depends on what state you live in...each state has different requirements. I live in Iowa and here you have to take a 150 hour CNA course before you can apply to nursing school. I am enrolled in a community college and it is a 2 year ADN program. But you need to add an extra year on to that to get your prerequisites in. It also depends on if there is a waiting list where you want to go to school. I'm the oldest in my class at 45 and the youngest in my class just turned 19! Talk to your guidance counselors at school they should be able to tell you what requirements your state has. And I agree with WandaD, if your high school offers CNA courses, take them! Stacie |
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| Posted about 5 years ago misshilary said: You have a number of options for nursing school. You can go to a Practical Nursing Program, Associate Degree program (RN), Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN), or hospital based diploma program (RN). There aren't a lot of diploma programs left, but they're starting to make a comeback. Practical nursing is more skills intensive, the education is compressed generally into 3 semeseters (Fall, Spring, Summer). Grads take the NCLEX-PN to become LPNs. They are nurses, but they have a limited scope of practice and must be supervised by RNs. However, it is an excellent entry to nursing for some folks. Some LPN programs are at community colleges, some at vo tech schools. I've heard you can't get financial aid for vo tech schools, so you might want to avoid that. Alll 3 types of RN programs give you the education you need to take the NCLEX-RN. ADN programs are 2 years at community college level, and grads get more practical education. BSN students learn more about nursing theory, research, and management. They may have difficulty with skills at first, but generally pick it up quick. BSN grads have more options for advancement than ADN grads. Your choices will be determined by where you want to go to school, how much money you will have for college, and your educational preparation in high school. If your parents would prefer you go to a 4 year college and get a bachelor's degree, then that is a good option for you. If community college is OK with your folks (and it is cheaper--you get the most bang for your college buck in community colleges), then look for an ADN program near where you live. Since you are 15, I presume you are a sophomore. Good classes to take in your junior and senior years would be chemistry, and all the biology you can get. You'll need to get at least through Algebra I for math. If your high school offers Latin or Greek, it is helpful because medical terminology have their roots in Latin and Greek. Also focus on reading comprehension and your writing skills: written communication is very important in nursing. If your high school has a vo tech program for CNA, take that: it is a good introduction. Work on getting as many A's as you can: high grades improve your odds of acceptance, especially if the nursing program uses a ranking system (you get ranking points for your grades). But don't forget to have some fun in high school. I knew I was going to nursing school when I was a freshman. I took all the science I could, algebra, chemistry, and Latin. But I also was in band and choir, and active in the Science Club. I had loads of fun: all work and no play makes Florence a very dull nurse :D Good luck! |
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| Posted about 5 years ago Does any one have more info on hospital based diploma program (RN)? |
