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Okay I am not in highschool :banghead:in it is my last year so I will get a GED

I am Just Looking for good school's That I can get In to without The SAT or ACT

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Specializes in Neonatal ICU (Cardiothoracic).

I am not aware of any accredited "good" schools that admit students without the ACT or SAT entrance exams.....

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I am not aware of any accredited "good" schools that admit students without the ACT or SAT entrance exams.....
well it dose not have to accredited just good enough to get stuff I need to get a good job
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Specializes in Emergency Nursing.
well it dose not have to accredited just good enough to get stuff I need to get a good job

You don't want to go to a school that isn't accredited because no matter how good of a nurse you are your record will be tarnished because of a bad school. I would suggest that you just take the SATs and then begin looking for a school. If you really really don't want to take the test you could try and apply to a community college, take atleast 20 credits or so and transfer to another school. Many schools will allow you to transfer from a community college as a transfer student and the requirements for a transfer student might not require SAT scores because transfer requirements are usually a little bit easier because you already have college experience. Good luck!!

!Chris :specs:

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I really don't know of a school that does not require some sort of placement exam, be it the SAT, ACT, or Nuring Pre-Entrance Exam. More than likely you will have to take one or a combinatioin of the above. I also would not settle for a cheesy, non-accredited school. If you decide to go back to school your previous education might not be accepted. Not to mention the fact that just because you graduate from a school of nursing does not mean you are a licensed nurse. You will still have to take the boards before you can start working. I personally would find a good program that requires you to learn and sets the bar high. This will help you when it comes to the NCLEX.

Erick, RN

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Specializes in Telemetry & PCU.

Also, if your only reason to get into nursing is "to get a good job" you might want to reconsider and look at some other options. Nursing school is no piece of cake, cleaning up poop and getting puked on is no fun.

If your concerned about the testing, start at the community college level. They will see where your deficits are and help you get up to college level work. Many CC nursing programs have prerequisites that must be completed before you even can apply to the nursing program, so you will have more time to figure it out and get better at taking test, etc.

Whatever you decide, be fearless and go for it!!

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Also, if your only reason to get into nursing is "to get a good job" you might want to reconsider and look at some other options. Nursing school is no piece of cake, cleaning up poop and getting puked on is no fun.

If your concerned about the testing, start at the community college level. They will see where your deficits are and help you get up to college level work. Many CC nursing programs have prerequisites that must be completed before you even can apply to the nursing program, so you will have more time to figure it out and get better at taking test, etc.

Whatever you decide, be fearless and go for it!!

were did I say That:confused: anyways I know what it is about I was in HOSA for three years The reason I do not want to Take the SAT or ACT is Because My Math Suck I can Pass everything else
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Specializes in Neonatal ICU (Cardiothoracic).

Maybe you can take some time to study some ACT/SAT study guides, or take a SAT review class. That might be just what you need to do well enough on it to get into a good NS..

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Specializes in ER/OR.

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Specializes in PACU.

Step 1. Earn GED

Step 2. Apply to a local community college. Any college that is regionally accredited will be good enough. Take nursing pre-reqs (see an adviser at your local college to find out what is expected locally) and get good grades. They will make you take placement tests, and you'll likely have to take remedial coursework, possibly before you can even begin on the nursing pre-reqs.

Step 3. Apply to local ADN and BSN programs (or perhaps LPN programs to then do an LPN to RN program depending upon what is available in your area and what the situation is with regard to wait lists and competitive entry systems).

Step 4. Complete nursing program after being accepted.

Step 5. Pass NCLEX.

Step 6. Get job.

Step 7. Advance education to desired level.

For what it's worth, I dropped out during the ninth grade due to health problems (which have since pretty much resolved, but they were going to make me repeat a grade and I didn't want to). I then earned a GED certificate at 16, earned an AA at my local community college, attended the LPN program, and am going to start an LPN to RN program in September. After that, I intend to complete a BSN (I've already got all of the general education classes out of the way) and most likely an MSN.

I say these things not to boast, but to motivate you and make you realize that you can follow a similar path if you're willing to work hard to earn good grades. It will likely be an arduous path, and you may get discouraged at times. I know I did and probably will again from time to time as I continue on.

Good luck, and don't forget that anything worth accomplishing takes hard work. What Groovy Jeff said regarding nursing school not being a cakewalk is dead on. You should make sure it's really what you want to do before committing too much time, money and energy.

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