I need some information please. Allow me to introduce myself as well and inform you on the situation.
I am about to be 16 and graduating this year, God Willing. My goal is to become a Nurse Practioner. I'd like to know what steps I have to take. I figure you get a 4 yr degree in Nursing and then additional two years for a Master and then you can be a Nurse Practioner? I am not really familiar with everything about this. I am indeed behind. I was going to take a year off to work before college but I recently decided not to. I am taking the ACT in Feburary. I'd like to go to college in Texas or Missouri, preferably Texas. To enter a nursing program there are prerequsites right? Do I take those at the university I want to attend for the nursing program or can I take those at a community college? What is the difference between going to a "nursing school" and taking a "nursing program" at a college. I am sure I want a four year degree but what else. I don't know exactly how to go about this. Please help.
I am planning on making appointments with admission counslors and career advisors at University of Houston as well has phone appointments with U of Texas @ Austin and @Tyler.
If anyone can share experinces with me that would be nice.
Also what Tests do RNs and Nurse Practioners have to take?
As you learn how to do things in the programs do you get to get the certifcates then?
Sorry if this is too many questions! But advice is greatly needed and appreciated
