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I have planned to become a nurse. I have already appeared for admission test for winter session 2014 intake for practical nursing ( 2 yrs diploma), at the same time, i have applied for 4 yrs degree program too. I will be happy if i am accepted for 4 yrs degree and do not have any problem going for 2 yrs diploma program too. I have a question and will really appreciate for the guidance. Is it too early to start pre-medical requirements like first aid/cpr without getting admission test results first? Is there any difficulty getting a job if one is over 35/40 yrs old having nursing diploma/degree in hand? Once again, i will be grateful for the replies. Thank you in advance.

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Hello everyone,

I have planned to become a nurse. I have already appeared for admission test for winter session 2014 intake for practical nursing ( 2 yrs diploma), at the same time, i have applied for 4 yrs degree program too. I will be happy if i am accepted for 4 yrs degree and do not have any problem going for 2 yrs diploma program too. I have a question and will really appreciate for the guidance. Is it too early to start pre-medical requirements like first aid/cpr without getting admission test results first? Is there any difficulty getting a job if one is over 35/40 yrs old having nursing diploma/degree in hand? Once again, i will be grateful for the replies. Thank you in advance.

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Specializes in Complex pedi to LTC/SA & now a manager.

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I don't think it's ever too early to get your CPR and first aid done. It's always useful, even when you aren't required to do it! :)

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Our CPR has to be by AHA (not Red Cross) and it has to be for healthcare workers (not the family and friends basic CPR). It also cannot expire after August 15 so we had to make sure we got it in the summer before semester starts. You could always start checking on your vaccinations, that's always time consuming and expensive and a good thing to get out of the way. I am a 50 year old nursing student and can relate to your concerns about employment!

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CPR expires after so long so you may have to get it again before nursing school starts, but it's never too early to get it. I think everyone should get their CPR certs. So many lives can be saved with such simple training.

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