HEY HEY
USAF vet here--10 years!!!!!!
I went to RN school after getting out on my GI BILL---so glad I did. Paid for it all----
check the colleges/universities all around where you live ---there HAS TO BE ONE THAT HAS A NURSING SCHOOL---even if you do have to commute a bit. MEANTIME YOU CAN DO THE FOLLOWING:
Get your general ed requirements knocked out----like
English 101/102g
College math or algebra
Biology w/lab
Speech
US history
Sociology
Psychology
Chemistry w/lab
Humanties/Arts
All the basics any bachelor's degree would require----would work for an Associate's too. also:
Get your sights set on a school or schools you will apply to. Find out WHAT EXACTLY they require for entry: ACT exams, classes/pre-requisites you need, physical exams, shots, etc. THEN APPLY!!!!! Some require an interview or essay as to why you want to be an RN---sounds hokey but be prepared to answer some of these questions Make sure you have a university advisor/counselor who is very clear on your goals and will guide you correctly on WHAT classes to take . Most schools require at least a 2.0-2.5 GPA to get in------but competition can be stiff. Mine accepted 30 out of almost 250 applicants. But don't be discouraged, I had to apply two years in a row to gain entry but MADE IT!
I graduated RN school in 1997 and am so happy I did.
I don't miss being in the Air Force much, but then my dh is still in as a career military man and will retire in about 2 years. So AF life is not "out of me" anyhow.
Take care and PLEASE feel free to PM me with questions or for advice as a vet or on GI BILL matters. I have definately "been there and done that"!!!!
Good luck in your civvie life. It's an adjustment after you get out, but you will do fine!!!!!
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