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Hello to Everyone...NEED HELP
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Posted over 5 years ago Hey, this is an awesome forum so for. I am in Nashville and I am looking to enter a nursing career, but I am 36 and starting from scratch. I have no previous education beyond high school other than what I have taught myself. I have spent the lat 10 years as a self taught Design Engineer and I am looking to take a new breath and start a new life. Any help would be appreciated...I know nothing :) |
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| Posted over 5 years ago Start by looking into local nursing school. Check out the pass rates for the boards in your state and where they do clinical rotations. Ask at local hospitals what their reputation is. Make sure you know what you are getting into. Nursing is a great career but you have to love it to do it well and you have to really want it. Most nursing instructors are very hard on you because the lives in your hands are their responsibility. If you really want to do it you will |
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| Posted over 5 years ago Vanderbuilt U has a great Nurse Prac program and a BSN program thats different than your typical 4 year program you should check it out! |
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| Posted over 5 years ago P.S. don't look at the cost..the ends will justify the means if its truely your calling! |
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| Posted over 5 years ago Nulife that is so awesome to hear. Good Luck. I would suggest identifiying what type of nurse you want to be. That will help you figure out what kind of education you need. You are in city so it should be hard to find a community college to help. If all else fails there are lot of online classes that seem to be popular. |
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| Posted over 5 years ago Hi. Start slow, take pre-req's at your local community college. Be prepared to do a Lot of Reading! You can do it! A |
