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Hi,

Recently I have decided to stop going to a four year college that I was attending because I was there for the wrong major. My goal is to become an emergency room nurse. I am a male that is about 6'5" and built. I did complete one semester at the other university and I earned 16 credit hours earning a 3.4 GPA. However, my question is what path should I take. I am really considering taking the path of earning my RN degree and then, hopefully when I am working as a nurse, work towards earning my BSN. I am also considering getting involved with a local hospital doing work like a patient care tech, to get my name familiar. But will it be to hard for me to get a job as a nurse if I don't have my BSN? I live in on the boarder of both Ohio and Indiana. I am just asking for advice because I could for sure use some. Thank You.

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Specializes in Pediatrics, Geriatrics, LTC.

Depending on where you live, there's lots of jobs for RN's. I think your idea of being a PCT is great, it will get you in the door and practicing your people skills. IMHO the best nurses were PCT's or CNA's first. That should take a couple of months. Then start on the RN. Sound like a good plan. Good luck!

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I would guess that would be good. Trying to figure out why you found it necessary to state your height and body type in your post. That was a bit odd. As far as BSN vs ASN that depends on where you live. Some places are requiring the BSN and some will take either. Could you not stay at the university where you were and try to get into the nursing program there? If already a student with credits there that may have helped you get in.

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I could be wrong (but I don't think I am) - imvho, male nurses in certain areas of nursing are much more likely to get a job than a female for a variety of reasons. They can do heavy lifting a lot easier than most women, just to name one benefit. They can work with male patients, which can be more comfortable for some people. I am female. But to be honest, I have loved the male nurses I've had over the years. They were friendly and did not have that total lack of affect that some women take on to cope. I really hate to see that in a women. God bless them, but the women that are like that are cold and harsh. They have lost the ability to care. Just from my own personal encounters, I have not seen that in the men. If you are as you say you are, I think you would be ideal in an ER.

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Thank you and im sorry about the size thing. I just figured my size would be an asset in the nursing field. The reason I did not stay at the four year university was because I was involved with athletics and I had a career ending injuries. Therefore, I decided since it was a $40,000 school that the best option was to leave the school to save money.

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Specializes in Emergency.

before you jump in, perhaps you should contact an informational interview with the nurses in your area and ask them those exact questions. Then, if it still appears like a good idea to move ahead, get your cna and work in the field. you could simulataneously explore ADN programs (that are usually more cost-effective than 4yr degrees) . . .

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