Conused about RN's

[TCLA]

I want to become an RN with a BSN very badly, but i just have no clue on how to go about to do this. I am currently voulenteering at my moms hopsotal and i really noticed nursing is def. for me. I was wondering, how exaclty do i get started to become a nurse with a BSN? I a currently a junior in HS. Are there colleges that offer "nurse prep classes" or w.e they are called, or do you just have to find out the pre reqs for your nursing school and take those in college? For EX: say my nursing school requires biology anatomy, chem....etc would i just take those courses in college? or do colleges have a "nurse prep course that has all of those courses already included, how does this work? I want my BSN so how will this make it any different.

Do you think that my volunteer experiance in my moms hospital will make me have btter chances at getting into a nursing school? ( jus for the record my mom isnt a nurse, sorry if i gave that impression!)

but all i want is a step by step guide line on how i can become an RN with my BSN

And can you tell me any other activites i can do do better my chances of getting into a nursing school (except volunteer work, because im already doing that!!)

Thanks everyone for all of their help!!!

[beachgirl17]

In order to become a RN, first I could consider what college you are interested in. Each college has their own required classes (such as biology, chemistry) before applying to the nursing program. There are a few different ways of going about it if you are definitely interested in the bachelor degree.

First, you could start taking prerequisite classes at a community college, then transfer to a four-year college for the BSN. This is usually a cheaper option.

Second, you could begin a four-year college to start out with and look up the prereqs on their website.

Usually whether you plan on attending a community college or a large university, their websites are helpful in finding out what the prereqs are before applying to the nursing program.

I would speak to your high school counselor/advisor about your plans. They should be able to direct you in applying for college, if you need to take SAT or ACT, and help with financial questions.

Lastly, volunteering will look good on your application. When you become 18 (or whatever age is acceptable to work), I would suggest trying to find a nursing aid job. Since you are a junior in high school, then it would be more likely to do this once you start college. It will expose to patient care and may be helpful on nursing school application. Hope this helps.

[redranger]

My wife started Nursing School at age 15.

She had her Bachelors of Nursing by age 19.

I would see if you could graduate early.

Then start jaming on classes to graduate early with your BSN in Nursing.

[JB2007, ASN, RN]

Talk to your guidance counselor at your school. He/she should know which schools in your area offer BSN nursing programs and then schedule visits to these campuses in the next year. Research the schools and see which ones have the best NCLEX pass rates. Get a feel for which school would suit your needs the best. When you start college they should assign a education advisor that will advise you on what classes you need to take and in what order.

Study hard and good luck with your education.