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Hi, I'm 16 with a GED and I want to become a licensed practical nurse. However, I have to wait until I'm 18 to go to school to be one. I was wondering what should I do until I'm eligible to be apart of a practical nursing program? Should I take lpn prerequisites or would I still be too young to start an lpn program once I finish the lpn preresquites?
Hi, I was in the same position you are in. I graduated with my GED in December of last year, at 16, and I am currently in school for nursing. I originally wanted to get my CNA, and work and save money, because I had planned on going to college Fall of 2016, so I just wanted to get a trade. However, I was told thatI was too young for the CNA program, but I could get into the nursing program. I am currently at a community college, since I didn't take ACT's or anything, but I plan on crossing over to a university next fall. My first semester in college was the Spring semester and it was awesome. Thankfully the program I am going into goes off of the GPA, and I can avoid taking the TEAS. I am currently taking prequsites, but by Fall of 2017, I'll hopefully be in nursing school. I hope this helps!!
Hi, I plan to take the same route that you are taking. I want to go ahead and start at a community college and get my prerequisites out of the way.
Thank you for your help :)
I wish is you luck with nursing school!
greateggs
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Hi, I looked at Atlanta Metropolitan college. They don't offer practical nursing.
I havent looked into CLEP tests yet, but I will now.
Thank you :)