I really want to become a rn! Please help!

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Ok, right now I am going to WCC for administrative medical assistant where I am also recieving my high school diploma. But recently decided that I want to go to school to become a RN. I plan on finishing at WCC in May 2012. Im wondering in detail what do I have to do to get into a school and into an ADN program in either Tulsa Oklahoma or Claremore Oklahoma so I can become a RN. Im also needing to go somewhere that has financial aid. I hope to get some feedback ASAP. Thanks.

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Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.

Almost all nursing programs require that you pass several prerequisite courses before you can apply. According to the website link that I have pasted below, Tulsa Community College (TCC) requires that you do well in five different prerequisite courses before you can apply to their RN program. Click on the website link below for more information.

http://www.tulsacc.edu/30139/

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Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.

I have also pasted the website link to the degree plan for Rogers State University's nursing program. It also appears that they require you to pass five different prerequisite courses before you can apply to the nursing program.

http://www.rsu.edu/academics/health-sci/nursing/docs/AAS-DegreePlan.pdf

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Ok. So for example I'd have to choose a school to get into, then take the required prerequisite classes, pass them THEN apply for the nursing program? I just want to make sure I understand completely.

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Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.
Ok. So for example I'd have to choose a school to get into, then take the required prerequisite classes, pass them THEN apply for the nursing program? I just want to make sure I understand completely.

In a nutshell, this is correct. Not only do you have to pass the prerequisite courses, but you'd better do very well in them because you are competing with other applicants for a limited number of nursing school slots. If the school has 60 available seats for their nursing program and 100 people apply, only the top 60 people are going to get admitted.

In other words, I would earn as many 'A' grades as possible in your prerequisite courses to increase your chances of getting admitted to the nursing program of your choice. In addition, most nursing schools will require you to pass an entrance exam such as the NET, Hesi, etc. You must do reasonably well on the entrance exam that they administer to you.

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Wow that sounds really tough! But thank you very much for all the information, you have been COMPLETELY helpful.

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Specializes in Infectious Disease, Neuro, Research.

Most schools use a "points" system, where applicants get a certain number of points for GPA, living in the same county as the school(paying taxes:D), working in patient care, and the scores on your HESUI/Net/whatever.

So:

1) Work hard in school. GPA of 3.5 and up is your friend, but above 3.0 is basically a must-have.

2) The closer to home, the better. May or may not be possible, and if your grades are good, it doesn't matter.

3) Yes, CMA/CNA work is perfect. Matter of fact, if your employer will work with you, it may be the best way for you to get a job, once you graduate.

4) HESI/Net- find out what the school(s) use. They sell some prep books, some use them, some don't. I didn't, but I had a looong time in direct care before I went back to school.

Good luck!

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