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?
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I graduated with my B.A. in Psychology (Business Minor) in 2014. I have since worked as a Case Manager for non-profit for sometime and then Have been working at an Insurance Agency for the last 5 years while going to nursing school for ADN (part time & paying out of pocket bc I don't qualify for anymore student loans).
I have also worked as a nurse tech PRN (but, that doesn't pay much just good experience). I live in deep Southern USA and they pay new CNA/Nurse Tech's between $11-14hr. I'm blessed and thankful that my insurance job allows me the scheduling flexibility to work and go to school so that I can pay my bills and provide for my family.
You kind of have to just find out what works best for you. Just make sure that the starting pay for LPN's in your area is fair and something you can be happy with. If not, you may want to do what I did and just work your tale off for a couple years to save and then pay your own way through the ADN program. Good luck! ?
I graduated with my B.A. in Psychology (Business Minor) in 2014. I have since worked as a Case Manager for non-profit for sometime and then Have been working at an Insurance Agency for the last 5 years while going to nursing school for ADN (part time & paying out of pocket bc I don't qualify for anymore student loans).
I have also worked as a nurse tech PRN (but, that doesn't pay much just good experience). I live in deep Southern USA and they pay new CNA/Nurse Tech's between $11-14hr. I'm blessed and thankful that my insurance job allows me the scheduling flexibility to work and go to school so that I can pay my bills and provide for my family.
You kind of have to just find out what works best for you. Just make sure that the starting pay for LPN's in your area is fair and something you can be happy with. If not, you may want to do what I did and just work your tale off for a couple years to save and then pay your own way through the ADN program. Good luck! ?
Hello!. Thanks for sharing your experience. I still have ideas on how I can make a difference with my psych degree until I become an R. N. so your story enlightens me more. I've been looking for case aide work while I'm healing from a major surgery I had in March 2020 before the pandemic took over everything. I live in Houston and the last two years have been a nurse aide/caregiver.
Also been applying for hospital jobs that would allow me flexibility for any nursing program I can get accepted into, plus, I want out of my stepmoms place and want to stay within medical field until I get licensure. IDK exactly how I'll do it but as I'm healing I'm weighing options and taking pre-nursing classes this Summer.
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?
It's totally possible make the switch and a psych degree will help you in nursing. If you're going to become an RN down the road and have the time I would recommend going straight. Of course this depends on your timeline, grades, financial situation, etc.
Some ideas for work in the meantime: social worker (preferably inpatient), county social worker, or private caregiver (pays more).
It's totally possible make the switch and a psych degree will help you in nursing. If you're going to become an RN down the road and have the time I would recommend going straight. Of course this depends on your timeline, grades, financial situation, etc.
Some ideas for work in the meantime: social worker (preferably inpatient), county social worker, or private caregiver (pays more).
Good luck!
I'm still open minded about private caregiving if I don't land a state or city psych job. Preferably a hospital until I earn my registered nursing license. I start taking prerequisites tommorow! Thanks for your insight?.
RN in the making 2022
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I graduated with my B.A. in Psychology (Business Minor) in 2014. I have since worked as a Case Manager for non-profit for sometime and then Have been working at an Insurance Agency for the last 5 years while going to nursing school for ADN (part time & paying out of pocket bc I don't qualify for anymore student loans).
I have also worked as a nurse tech PRN (but, that doesn't pay much just good experience). I live in deep Southern USA and they pay new CNA/Nurse Tech's between $11-14hr. I'm blessed and thankful that my insurance job allows me the scheduling flexibility to work and go to school so that I can pay my bills and provide for my family.
You kind of have to just find out what works best for you. Just make sure that the starting pay for LPN's in your area is fair and something you can be happy with. If not, you may want to do what I did and just work your tale off for a couple years to save and then pay your own way through the ADN program. Good luck! ?