Help with becoming a nurse

nursingstudent1105 · Nov 7, 2008

Hi Justin... wow you are exceptional! I am not sure what college course you are taking... but if its an associates degree is it a a 2 year college?? You would have to attend a 4 year college to be a RN ... You can probaly email schools in your area and ask questions about their courses and things of that nature.. that is sort of what I did before I started school and I am continuing to do because right now I am also getting an Associates degree but I have to go on afterward and go to a 4 year college to obtain the Rn...Good luck sorry I couldn't be of more help... Your parents must be so proud of you... Good Job

HouTx, BSN, MSN, EdD · Nov 7, 2008

Justin,

The previous poster was mistaken - There are three ways to become an RN: With a 2 year degree (ADN), 4 year degree (BSN) or 3 (usually) year diploma - although these are rapidly disappearing.

If you have aspirations to become a CRNA, you will need a master's degree - so it makes more sense to go for your BSN if you have that opportunity. You will need a couple of years ICU experience to be accepted into a CRNA program.

Am I correct in assuming that you are obtaining your college courses free or at a reduced rate? if so - take as many as you can - especially the hard science and math that you will need for your BSN. Check with your area nursing schools for specifics. These courses are usually very 'transferrable' to your ultimate nursing program.

Justin, I think it's very cute that you think you needed to inform us of your gender. But I think you'll find that we don't make any distinctions in the Nursing Tribe - everyone is welcome and treated the same.

Keep us posted on your progress and let us know if there is anything we can do to help.

HawkJ2010 · Nov 8, 2008

Hi Justin... wow you are exceptional! I am not sure what college course you are taking... but if its an associates degree is it a a 2 year college?? You would have to attend a 4 year college to be a RN ... You can probaly email schools in your area and ask questions about their courses and things of that nature.. that is sort of what I did before I started school and I am continuing to do because right now I am also getting an Associates degree but I have to go on afterward and go to a 4 year college to obtain the Rn...Good luck sorry I couldn't be of more help... Your parents must be so proud of you... Good Job

well i was planning on obtaining my associates degree first then transfer to a four year college and get my BSN. the thing that sucks about the running start course is i have to meet my high school requirements first. but i will probably take summer courses to catch up. :nurse: (

caliotter3 · Nov 8, 2008

You should find out what the prerequisites for your school's nursing program are. You can go to the administration building and meet with a counselor. They can give you a handout. Or you can find out this info easily by going to the website of the school. Most likely you can look at taking Freshman English, Microbiology, Anatomy, Physiology, Psychology, Sociology, College Algebra, Biology (may be a prereq for Anatomy and Physiology), Chemistry. There are other courses that are necessary for a BSN, many of which can be taken at your community college. If you are industrious, you can get a lot accomplished while you are in this program. Take advantage of it. Of course, it goes without saying that you need to get the best grades possible in the prereqs, as that may determine whether you get accepted to the nursing program or whether you are eligible for the lottery or where you may be placed on the wait list. Any questions you have can be answered by the counselor who handles the prenursing student population. You would do well to consider direct application to a BSN program if you can. It should save you some time and money in the long run. The only other consideration: apply to all the programs that are nearby, ASN and BSN, looking for which program or programs accept you first. Competition for entry is tough. If you only apply for one, you may be disappointed.

nursingstudent1105 · Nov 10, 2008

I am sorry I misinformed you... like I said I wasnt sure...good luck

galleriahairgirl · Nov 13, 2008

Hello,

I am in need of career advice. I have completed my prequistes for Nursing at Oakland Community College in Auburn Hills, Mi. Unfortunetly I have a 3.5 GPA and they have only accepted 3.7 - 4.0. This has been the case for 2 years now. I went to Wayne Community and took a Psy class over because my GPA would have been a 3.6 for Wayne. Today, once again I rec'd my "sorry" letter because after dedicating a whole summer to retaking a B Psy class for an A, and jumping thru every hoop possible and meeting with counselors, going over all the paper work my letter today stated they only accepted 3.7 to 4.0 and my Micro class that I took at OCC was 3 credits and the one for Wayne CC was 4 credits so basically I am short one credit and my GPA was a 3.6. I have met with so many counselors and advisors and not one pointed out that the credits were different. I am so discouraged I have been working at this for 4 years now and I am 47 yrs old and have been working at William Beaumont Hosp in Royal Oak, Mi for one year as an assistant in hopes this would help me in school. Is this all worth it? I am a hard worker and love taking care of patients but I just do not know what to do anymore. I keep hitting all these brick walls. Any suggestions would be appreciated.