need alittle guidance?! help

[bella51085]

hi everyone,

i am 22 and am a hairstylist. i've been thinking about becoming an rn for awhile now and need a little guidance. i was thinking about starting out and getting my cna and do phlebotomy and get into a hospital right away and then work on pre-req's. if anyone has any advice, i'd appreciate it. i'm clueless when it comes to college and need to learn it! is that where i should start?

[Tweety, BSN, RN]

Many facilities have tuition reimbursement for employees to become RNs so working as a CNA would be a good idea.

Another good idea would be to talk to an advisor and the local nursing school.

Good luck!

[penthes]

Many hospitals offer "nurse tech" programs for nursing students. If you start out in nursing school, after the first semester you can apply as a Tech. They are very flexible in their hours to work with your classes and clinicals. Our hospital gives tuition reimbursement as well, when you graduate and commit to work for them.

Phlebotomy or CNA jobs would require some schooling and possibly a commitment of their own. You can work as a "nurse aide" (patient care associate or whatever the title) and train on the job until you have completed pre-reqs and the first semester of nursing school. All you would need is your Healthcare CPR certification. Hospitals also have a high demand for sitters and transporters. These require the CPR and very little else. Of course the advantage of the Phlebotomy or CNA position is that they would pay a bit more to start.

Best of luck, I hope it all works out well for you.