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Hi there my name is Todd and I just joined this forum recently but this is my first post. I already have and Bachelors degree (in a completely other field) and was looking for a career change. I live in Southern California. Any recommendations on where to get started? I would like to become a registered nurse. Junior college or is there a specific place that deals with getting your certificate? Sorry for the ?'s just new at this.....

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Specializes in Oncology, OR.

:welcome:

You might want to post your question the California forum for the best info on how to get started over there...good luck!

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Specializes in Med-Surg, Trauma, Ortho, Neuro, Cardiac.

A registered nurse is prepared at either the associates degree level or baccallaureate degree level. These are at community colleges and universities. I would check with your local colleges that have nursing programs and contact them. Be prepared to wait a long time before you get into a nursing program.

Good luck.

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:welcome: Most community colleges in California (if not all) offer an associate's degree (ADN) in nursing. Here's a web link to community colleges in California. http://www.cccco.edu/find/alphabetical.htm

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okay thanks for your reponses, appreciate it!

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Specializes in Oncology, OR.

This link may be helpful too:

http://www.rn.ca.gov/schools/rnprgms.htm

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I always use http://www.discovernursing.com to find nursing programs. Check it out.

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