CNA wanna be RN

coltsgrl · Jul 8, 2008

I'll chime in, just because I am also a mom of 2 and a CNA that is starting nursing school NEXT MONTH woo hooo (sorry, hee hee)

Anyway, I don't know about your 30 credits because it will depend on what classes they were and how long ago you took them. Science classes are only good for 7-10 years depending on what school you go to. Eng, mat, etc. should still be good. As far as being a CNA, unfortunately that means diddly squat as far as most nursing schools go, but I have heard that California requires that you be one before nursing school. Yes there are alot of pre-reqs that need to be done before you can even apply to nursing school and I would say that 99.9% of nursing schools are so competitive that you have to have nearly all A's to get in. Mine did not accept any B's this time around. Sooo, in short, I would say to go for it, but know what you're getting into. Also, it may help to say where you are so that local people can give you more info. GOOD LUCK! (could I have said "nursing school" one more time in this rant??) :chuckle

2klkds · Jul 8, 2008

I am in Missouri...

Congrats on getting into Nursing School, that's awesome!!!

locolorenzo22, BSN, RN · Jul 8, 2008

Hi there!
Maybe you all have heard this same story before but for me I need some clarity on what I should do, sorry.
I am a stay at home mother of two, my daughter will be four next month and my son will be two next month. My husband works two jobs so we can afford our bill to say the least. I am hoping to go back to work somehow as a CNA but I have been thinking about it and would love to move up a level and just get that much more satisfaction out of helping.
Do you think I should wait or go ahead and apply to nursing schools?
I am a little worried because the nursing schools in my area say that you need to complete at least 60% of general education course work at their school, not only am I already a CNA but I have completed 30 hours of college course work because when I first left high school I had the hopes and dreams of being a pediatrician specializing in genetics. I do not see any hopes for that dream being I have a family now and trying to become a doctor takes a lot of work and dedication, more so than an RN I would assume but not sure (sorry if I offended anyone). Anyway, does anyone have any takes on this subject? :heartbeat

I would say GO FOR IT! a few years from now you could be a RN or be sitting and reposting that you wish you would have done it. I would talk to schools in the area and have them review your transcipts....and take whatever you need to take. I needed 64 hours of general courses anyways when I applied so that is near to that 60% benchmark. The worst thing they can do is tell you that you won't get any credit for em. If this is what you want to do, you will find a way.