Is it really that difficult?

If there is a huge nursing shortage, why are the schools only allowing a small number of students in?

This is due to the fact that Nursing schools only have a limited amount of teachers which limits the amount of students. IE without more teachers they can only admit so many students and still provide quality education.

But here's Question 1. I have to take these prereq's before I even know if I can get into a nursing school?? That seems ridiculous to me.

TWU has a 4 semester program, but I hear it's $14000 a semester. My friend was in the same situation in a small town in east texas and only paid $1000 a semester, finished in 6 semesters and has a REALLY good paying job now.

Hmm, TWU is also a private college which explains the costs. Your friend I'm assuming went to a public college and thus was able to save on cost. Bear in mind that in the long run both of you will be RN's just you can take a faster more expensive route.

Question 2, if I take the prereqs at a local Dallas community college will they transfer to most schools? Or do I need to move to a small town to get my second degree.

Im not going to be 100% sure about this, but I would call the school your applying to and ask them about which credits transfer and which do not. Many schools provide a transcript evaluation process when requested.

And Question 3, when I'm looking for an RN job, is anyone going to look down upon me for going to a small school?

In essence no. Your taking the NCLEX just like everyone else so if you pass your just as qualified as everyone else.

Question 4, if an RN is certified in a certain state, how does a travel nurse get to work in multiple states?


Sorry just started my first semester of school today... But I do know that certain states accept your certification through a State pact or something like that. Hopefully someone else can answer your question on this

(If I'm wrong on any of this plz someone correct me thanks :-P )

Also try checking out Accelerated programs for people with previous degrees. It requires a little less pre-reqs .