junior in highschool trying to become RN

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I'm in 11th grade in highschool. My grades are above average I guess?

I have around a 3.5 gpa

and id like to become a rn as son as possible. I'm thinking of a and degree with gcc, pierce, la valley , la city . Can someone explain the process I'm confused

Specializes in Critical Care, ED, Cath lab, CTPAC,Trauma.
Thanks so much for the very detailed guidance.

Do you think CAL STATE NORTHRIDGE is a good school for this career? And when I apply, do I apply into "nursing" right away or will I get rejected since it is very competitive? Should I enroll as "undecided"?

northridge will not be a school you can apply to....they have only an Accelerated BSN program (which means you must first have a bachelors in another subject) or a RN to BSN program (you must already be a RN....http://www.csun.edu/sites/default/files/2014%20ABSN%20Brochure.pdf

Do you have any assistance from your high school advisor? Does your school use college board? ANY program you choose MUST be approved by the BON (Board of nursing)....Board of Registered Nursing - RN Programs

In general, in high school, you will need 2, preferably 3, years of a foreign language. You will need higher math including trig/calculus, and/or physics. You will need chemistry, biology, and anatomy/physiology (if available at your school) as well as sociology and psychology. If these are at your high school you will still need to retake them at college. A good GPA is imperative AT LEAST a 3.5 or greater....the better the score the better your chances will be. Get involved in clubs/activities in school. Join the healthcare group or HOSA if you have it there....volunteer do community work. If you take the anatomy etc at a community college remember they might not transfer to the college that accepts you....it's all about money.

Which is the best program? The one you can get into. Really...I mean it it is that competitive.

Now for college most 4 year colleges look at the SAT/ACT scores. You can take them more than once and will take each high score every time you take it to get your over all score. You will need a minimum on the SAT of 1100-1200 (reading/math). So take them early and often.

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Specializes in Critical Care, ED, Cath lab, CTPAC,Trauma.

TEAS tests....will vary college to college. The TEAS stands for Test of Essential Academic Skills. https://www.atitesting.com/Solutions/pre-program/TEAS.aspx

Which some programs will require to be sure you make the academic cut.

I know this process as I just did it with my daughter last year. She just completed her first semester....3.97 GPA.

Good Luck make an appointment with your guidance advisor

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I know this process as I just did it with my daughter last year. She just completed her first semester....3.97 GPA.

The apple doesn't fall far from the tree, does it?

:anpom: for her too!

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Omg.... goood information..... i got the idea how great my future will be.... i m second year BSN student... :)

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