How to start

[kenzie96]

Hello all,

I am currently a new college student going to become a nurse. I 100% know I want to be a pediatric cancer nurse. I was wondering what classes people suggest for my first trimester to get me into the nursing program, as we all know it is a very competitive field. I need to get my GPA and hopefully be able to transfer in the max of two years from my community school. I know it is important to get my math and english out of the way, but i was wondering if i should get my associates in health science, biology or just go straight for nursing. In the end i would love to be a nurse practitioner specialized with children. Any ideas, questions, and comments would be great help.

Thank You,

Kenz

[direw0lf, BSN]

My question would be, what is your purpose for wanting an associate's degree? Do you intend to work as an RN before obtaining your BSN? Because I wouldn't waste the time with that, I just have seen so many students doing that and it hasn't gained them anything but time spent. Transfer to the 4 year school as soon as you can. Make sure to take Anatomy I and II, preferably in your fall and spring semesters at the community college.

[HelloWish, ADN, BSN]

You need to find out the requirements for getting into nursing school and take those required classes. It sounds to me like you need to speak with a college adviser.

[kenzie96]

Thank you for your reply. Now that you point that out, I agree with the waist of time part. Some people think its better to apply to a BSN program with having a solid background in the field. I believe i am going to take all my pre reqs and transfer to a 4 year program right after.