how to I become a RN Nurse

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Hi my name is Kode Martin I'm 16 and a freshmen in high school. I would like to know how to become a RN in high school and what classes I should take to help me when I go to collage and what could I do to get a fell on being a RN. I would love to help people and make them happy and also i like to help all the sick people that I can. That's why I think this would be a good job for me to do also I live in the state of Michigan. If any one could give me some info on this it would help me a lot and thank you for reading this have a blessed day.

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Specializes in Critical Care, Education.

Hello Kode,

I think it's wonderful that you are already thinking about a future nursing career. There are definitely some things you can do in HS to ensure that you are prepared for nursing school.

In order to become an RN, you will need to obtain a degree in nursing from an accredited school. Then you will have to pass a test (NCLEX) to obtain your RN license. Although you would be eligible to take the NCLEX with either an Associate (ADN) or Bachelors (BSN) degree, I strongly encourage you to obtain a BSN because by the time you get there, this will probably be a requirement for employment in hospitals throughout the US.

While you are in HS, take all the science and math courses that are available to you. In order to be eligible for admission to a BSN program, you will have to complete many 'difficult' classes such as algebra, statistics, chemistry, microbiology, anatomy & physiology in addition to all of the usual 'general education' courses such as English & History. Learn how to study & make the best grades you possibly can. Admission to nursing school is extremely competitive and you will be going up against people with very high GPAs for a limited number of slots. If you can take AP classes in HS and CLEP some college courses, you will save a great deal of time and money. Talk to your advisor for more information about this possibility.

Don't give up! Stay in touch with us here on AN to find out what other pre-nursing students are doing. We're here for you.

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Specializes in Multiple.

I took Honors A &P in high school and college math. This helped me tremendously with my science/math courses for nursing. Generally, I would take any college classes offered to you through your high school or post-secondary classes, since they are free and you would be that much closer to having a degree done when you actually become a freshman in college.

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I strongly encourage you to obtain a BSN because by the time you get there, this will probably be a requirement for employment in hospitals throughout the US.

I agree with this statement and in addition encourage you to get good grades in high school. Keep your GPA up.

Some universities offer "early admission" to high school students. This means when you apply to college as a senior with great grades, they accept you into their school and guarantee you a spot in their nursing program. What you have to do in return is keep your GPA higher than a specific number, such as a 3.0.

Good luck!

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Specializes in L&D, infusion, urology.

In addition to what these folks have already posted, I would strongly recommend you take some additional English courses. Based on your original post (while I realize this is the internet and not a formal paper, there were some remarkable errors), you might struggle with the papers we're required to do in nursing school. Having a strong English foundation will behoove you.

If you're able to start taking college courses in high school (I was able to do this), I would recommend doing so, if you can keep your grades up. You NEED As in as many classes as possible, particularly in your nursing prerequisites. GPA is EXTREMELY important when you apply.

Good luck!

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You seem cool Kode and you've gotten good advice.

My cousin became a nurse years ago and worked in the emergency room. He now oversees the nurses who work on the emergency medical helicopters at the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota. There are many cool jobs in nursing.

Take care and we all hope you do well in school and in your future career as a nurse.

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Also look into getting healthcare certifications. Idk what each state requires, but most will probably require you to be 18 for several certifications but it is good to look into it now so you can plan when to do them when your at the right age. Such certifications could be ACLS (advanced cardiac life support), your basic CPR cert, etc. look into these. even getting phlebotomy certified so you can volunteer with the red cross for blood donations and such. great exposure! Many people get a CNA certification to round in nursing homes and hospice and it gives you input on how to round with patients. volunteer at hospitals especially if you can. opening doors there might open for future RN jobs and tuition reimbursements. best of luck to you!!!!

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