Who else has or had a non nursing degree before they sought out to earn their nursing license? I am struggling as a caregiver/nurse aide and need to be able to support myself during a nursing program(if I get accepted into the LVN program at Bell Tech), the college I found has a 68% NCLEX pass rate for 2019 but through 2015-2018 their NCLEX rates were superb.
IDK what that means but they do not require pre requisites which is perfect for me right now!
I have read that some LVN employers would pay for you to get your RN license .
What kind of jobs can I work with a psychology degree until I get in the clinical field? What kind of work did you do before you became an RN?
I also graduated with a psychology degree before applying to nursing school and personally I found myself becoming a Patient care tech at a Hospital. Since you currently work as a nurses aide you should be able to get a job like this, with no problem! Patient care techs get paid quite well in my area and as someone with a prior degree I was able to start at $17-18 per hour. You can also work as a mental health technician and assist nurses in psychiatric units. Also if you look at outpatient mental health clinics they usually have positions that only require a bachelors degree.
Since the NCLEX pass rate for this program has gone done recently I would recommend you try and see if you can figure out why. Maybe look for forums for this program and see what people say. Sometimes a drop in NCLEX pass rate is just due to changes in Admin, new staff, or new curriculum.
I also graduated with a psychology degree before applying to nursing school and personally I found myself becoming a Patient care tech at a Hospital. Since you currently work as a nurses aide you should be able to get a job like this, with no problem! Patient care techs get paid quite well in my area and as someone with a prior degree I was able to start at $17-18 per hour. You can also work as a mental health technician and assist nurses in psychiatric units. Also if you look at outpatient mental health clinics they usually have positions that only require a bachelors degree.
Since the NCLEX pass rate for this program has gone done recently I would recommend you try and see if you can figure out why. Maybe look for forums for this program and see what people say. Sometimes a drop in NCLEX pass rate is just due to changes in Admin, new staff, or new curriculum.
Good luck!
Hello! I don't have a CNA license, I just have the experience.
I'm just going to apply to everything I can once I finish prerequisites. I would need them regardless of whatever nursing program.
Who else has or had a non nursing degree before they sought out to earn their nursing license? I am struggling as a caregiver/nurse aide and need to be able to support myself during a nursing program(if I get accepted into the LVN program at Bell Tech), the college I found has a 68% NCLEX pass rate for 2019 but through 2015-2018 their NCLEX rates were superb.
IDK what that means but they do not require pre requisites which is perfect for me right now!
I have read that some LVN employers would pay for you to get your RN license .
What kind of jobs can I work with a psychology degree until I get in the clinical field? What kind of work did you do before you became an RN?
Any advice is much appreciated!
Many of my nursing school classmates worked as bartenders because they made way more $ than a CNA. With this Covid pandemic, that's probably off the table depending on where you live.
LOL no, I never said being a nurse was the end all be all. Stop being rude to me if you're not actually helping me.
No one is being rude to you. Jednurse was asking a question so that an answer that is appropriate to your situation can be given. I was having trouble following you myself.
Try applying to be a dialysis tech. No education or certificates required to start, and most companies help with tuition assist
Many of my nursing school classmates worked as bartenders because they made way more $ than a CNA. With this Covid pandemic, that's probably off the table depending on where
No one is being rude to you. Jednurse was asking a question so that an answer that is appropriate to your situation can be given. I was having trouble following you myself.
Try applying to be a dialysis tech. No education or certificates required to start, and most companies help with tuition assist
My answers were pretty straightforward and Jed was being rude whether or not you believe it. It wasn't directed for you to interpret.
Who else has or had a non nursing degree before they sought out to earn their nursing license? I am struggling as a caregiver/nurse aide and need to be able to support myself during a nursing program(if I get accepted into the LVN program at Bell Tech), the college I found has a 68% NCLEX pass rate for 2019 but through 2015-2018 their NCLEX rates were superb.
IDK what that means but they do not require pre requisites which is perfect for me right now!
I have read that some LVN employers would pay for you to get your RN license .
What kind of jobs can I work with a psychology degree until I get in the clinical field? What kind of work did you do before you became an RN?
Any advice is much appreciated!
I have a master's in social work and earlier this year decided to go for nursing. I had been contemplating the idea for almost two years. I left a job as a behavior therapist due to being unhappy in December, and couldn't find employment in my field. Once covid hit, my state allowed for almost anyone to become a temporary personal care attendant at LTC facilities. I figured what did I have to lose, if I hated it, it was temporary, but if I loved it, then I would know that nursing was something I would like to pursue. I work on a rehab unit and so far I love it! I love bedside care and seeing the residents improve daily. Next month, I will be taking a CNA course so that I can get a pay increase and benefits. IMO, I would strongly consider going to work at a nursing home or hospital as a CNA or PCT if you can. Working in case management or with other mental health providers can be tricky to get hired, agencies want people who are going to want to be around for a while because of the relationships that are built with the clients you will serve. I know of a nursing home in my area that will pay for the cna course, but also provide tuition assistance for furthering your nursing career.
It may be beneficial to look into second bachelor degree or direct entry master programs for nursing. Have you heard of these? ( I apologize if this was previously mentioned), but these degrees are for individuals who already have degrees in something else but want to pursue nursing. Programs are accelerated 18-24 months and you will have a BSN or MSN.
I have a master's in social work and earlier this year decided to go for nursing. I had been contemplating the idea for almost two years. I left a job as a behavior therapist due to being unhappy in December, and couldn't find employment in my field. Once covid hit, my state allowed for almost anyone to become a temporary personal care attendant at LTC facilities. I figured what did I have to lose, if I hated it, it was temporary, but if I loved it, then I would know that nursing was something I would like to pursue. I work on a rehab unit and so far I love it! I love bedside care and seeing the residents improve daily. Next month, I will be taking a CNA course so that I can get a pay increase and benefits. IMO, I would strongly consider going to work at a nursing home or hospital as a CNA or PCT if you can. Working in case management or with other mental health providers can be tricky to get hired, agencies want people who are going to want to be around for a while because of the relationships that are built with the clients you will serve. I know of a nursing home in my area that will pay for the cna course, but also provide tuition assistance for furthering your nursing career.
It may be beneficial to look into second bachelor degree or direct entry master programs for nursing. Have you heard of these? ( I apologize if this was previously mentioned), but these degrees are for individuals who already have degrees in something else but want to pursue nursing. Programs are accelerated 18-24 months and you will have a BSN or MSN.
I have been a nurse aide for two years (without a cna license) at a few SNF and group homes in psychiatric care so I'm not worried about the experience part. There aren't any entry level masters programs for non nursing degree holders in Houston so I'm stuck. The ABSNs are here too but I'd have to take more prerequisites and I don't have any more federal aide for an ABSN.
Case management is an ideal field but I'm applying to patient care or advisor roles until I get an RN license.
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Hello!
I also graduated with a psychology degree before applying to nursing school and personally I found myself becoming a Patient care tech at a Hospital. Since you currently work as a nurses aide you should be able to get a job like this, with no problem! Patient care techs get paid quite well in my area and as someone with a prior degree I was able to start at $17-18 per hour. You can also work as a mental health technician and assist nurses in psychiatric units. Also if you look at outpatient mental health clinics they usually have positions that only require a bachelors degree.
Since the NCLEX pass rate for this program has gone done recently I would recommend you try and see if you can figure out why. Maybe look for forums for this program and see what people say. Sometimes a drop in NCLEX pass rate is just due to changes in Admin, new staff, or new curriculum.
Good luck!