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I have no college credits but want to join a RN program, whats step one?



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from Tozz
Old Apr 13, 2009, 01:57 PM

Default Re: I have no college credits but want to join a RN program, whats step one?
Another option would be to quickly get your CNA certification (4 weeks at the Red Cross), work as a CNA, and confirm that this type of work is actually what you want to do. This would also solve your unemployment situation.

You seem to want to rush through the pre-reqs. That's understandable, but be aware that the prerequisites are not easy courses. A&P is a lot of (what I find to be) painful memorization. Many find microbiology and chem to be difficult too. On top of the difficulty, you're going to want to get A's in these courses. If you try to get them out of the way quickly, it will probably be at the expense of good grades, which you're going to need to get into nursing school. I took a full year (including summer) to do Bio 1, Chem 1&2, A&P 1&2, Statistics, Human Growth and Development, and MicroBio. One year seemed about right. Also, Statistics may require a prerequisite depending on your math background/abilities. Bio 1 is required by most schools as an A&P and Micro pre-requisite. I tried to opt out of it, was refused, and can now say that I am glad I was turned down. It's an essential base for everything.

Good luck.
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