OK I'm 20 years old and I'm from California. I changed from Biology major to Computer Science major (taking classes this semester). I decided that CS major is not for me neither and I stumbled up this major, nursing. My friend thinks that this major is really really hard major, mainly because how hard it is just to get into the programs even with really really good GPA etc. To me, I think I will like this career and I think can do well in it. I'm not the type that LOVE to help people out but I don't mind it and I DO DO DO feel good when I helped someone out.
Today I decided to drop two of my classes Java and Calc 2 (drop this math too because I'm like one chapter and 3 sections behind, and test next week). I went to Golden West community college to apply for the RN(associate degree) program there. I found out that in order to apply, I need to take additional 3 biology classes which I can only take one in each semester. So I have to go to school or atleast 2 more years for just to "apply" into the program(the school only accept once a year). Thats not all....after I get in the program I have to wait for atleast 2-3 more years "waitlist" just to be in the program. After that I get to finish my study (thats 2 years) and then get the license. OK so in total, I still have like atleast 6 years just to get my ASN.......sorry for my language but ***&^k....I mean I like this career and all but 6 years just to get an associate degree?? are you kidding me? lol...
So right now what should I do guys?? please give me some advice, I'm still new to the "real world". Should I pick different career? If possible please tell me some careers that I should look into. Thx
Specializes in Emergency Dept. Trauma. Pediatrics.
daaaannnnnnngggggg.....
three and a half years waiting?!?!?!?! You're a trooper:up:
It wasn't to bad because I got all my Co Reqs done in the mean time, I moved to CO (got on the WL here a few months before I moved) so lived here long enough to get in state tuition and got pregnant a few weeks after I got on the WL so now my daughter is 2.5 when I finally started nursing school so it all worked out.
I'm another one in CO who waited 3.5 years, and I couldn't even get on the waislist until I'd finished 2yrs of pre reqs. Then once you're in, 60% fail out. I'd be very sure that you are willing to make the commitment both to the tough academic program, and the tougher job of actually working as a nurse. Do you know any nurses you can talk to?
That was the same here, I did a year and a half of pre reqs before getting on. My school in WA had Quarters and not Semesters or it would have taken 2 to 2.5 years of my pre reqs but I got them done in WA in the 1.5 and actually got a lot done for my BSN because the nursing school I was going to go to in WA required Chem and Organic Chem as well and some others so I also got all of those out of the way. Our school doesn't have a 60% fail out rate either, it's a lot less then that.
What a lot of you are saying is right. If you are willing to deal with all of the stuff that goes on in nursing school than go for it. I'll tell you from experience that it is hard, but once you get it, it gets better. I currently transferred to another school and have like 2 yrs left. I have to retake all of my nursing classes. i had a year to a year and a half to finish so imagine! lol....I'm currently burnt out and waiting to get into clinicals next semester. And why am I doing this??? Because I love it! I know this is what I'm called to do and watching patients get better and smile because you are helping them makes my day.:heartbeat....Do it because it's truly what you want to do and not because you "think" you will like doing it.
~Mi Vida Loca~RN, ASN, RN
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It wasn't to bad because I got all my Co Reqs done in the mean time, I moved to CO (got on the WL here a few months before I moved) so lived here long enough to get in state tuition and got pregnant a few weeks after I got on the WL so now my daughter is 2.5 when I finally started nursing school so it all worked out.
That was the same here, I did a year and a half of pre reqs before getting on. My school in WA had Quarters and not Semesters or it would have taken 2 to 2.5 years of my pre reqs but I got them done in WA in the 1.5 and actually got a lot done for my BSN because the nursing school I was going to go to in WA required Chem and Organic Chem as well and some others so I also got all of those out of the way. Our school doesn't have a 60% fail out rate either, it's a lot less then that.