What are my chances as RN??

Nov 14, 2007 11:57 PM

by lindab1336

Updated Nov 15, 2007 at 12:01 AM by lindab1336

Hi everyone,

So glad I found you all ( I'm a total newbie ). Here's my dilema, I'm a wanna be nurse (since I was 18) never went for it but recently completed my Bachelors in Org Mgmt 2004. Can't shake this heartfelt desire to go for my lifelong dream , (everyone who knows me say I'd be a great one, including my CNA instructor). Recently passed a CNA class with a "B" and state testing this month. Have some medical admin experience but want clinical sooo bad, Looking into Excelsior-- what are my chances-- where should I start since I'm not so young and Nursing is so competitive ??

**Silverdragon102** · Nov 15, 2007, 03:26 AM

Re: What are my chances as RN??

Hi and welcome to the site

Good luck on your journey and I don't think you are too old. Moved to Nurse career advice

Diary/Dairy · Nov 15, 2007, 03:30 AM

Re: What are my chances as RN??

Glad to have you here - I think you could still do it!

Good luck.

*Tweety* · Nov 15, 2007, 05:32 PM

Re: What are my chances as RN??

Look into your local schools and talk to them.

You might consider getting an LPN first, which is usually a little less competetive to get into. Then you can get your RN after that.

I think Excelsior is for people who are already an LPN.

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What are my chances as RN??

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