new to nursing

z's playa · Jul 10, 2005

Hello Jon and welcome to allnurses !

:balloons: :balloons: :balloons: :balloons:

Z

**RosesrReder, BSN, MSN, RN** · Jul 10, 2005

Welcome to the big family of allnurses. you are surely to find good and useful info here. Good luck. :)

jon stewart · Jul 10, 2005

do i need to take college algebra if i have taken two quarters of college calculus?

Megs7617 · Jul 10, 2005

do i need to take college algebra if i have taken two quarters of college calculus?

all schools are different, and I also believe it depends on whether or not you are getting a BSN. Does your current school have a nursing degree program? I would suggest looking into that and contacting them about the prerequisites. If not, I believe there is an area on this site where you can look at many different nursing programs...you can probably find one close to you there.

jon stewart · Jul 10, 2005

all schools are different, and I also believe it depends on whether or not you are getting a BSN. Does your current school have a nursing degree program? I would suggest looking into that and contacting them about the prerequisites. If not, I believe there is an area on this site where you can look at many different nursing programs...you can probably find one close to you there.

is nursing school difficult to get into? i want to become a registered nurse? What specific things must i do. I know that i need to go to nursing school for 4 years ( to get my bsn) after i two years of classes at an undergrad school. What do i do after my 4 years of nursing school?

z's playa · Jul 10, 2005

Never heard of needing algebra for nsg.

But I do live in a different country.

Z :)

Megs7617 · Jul 10, 2005

is nursing school difficult to get into? i want to become a registered nurse? What specific things must i do. I know that i need to go to nursing school for 4 years ( to get my bsn) after i two years of classes at an undergrad school. What do i do after my 4 years of nursing school?

again, i think it just depends on the school, you know? Some are harder to get into than others. BSN program are more expensive, I think (dont quote me on that). I will be an RN upon passing the NCLEX, but I wont have a BSN, only a diploma in nursing. I chose the diploma route because it was cheaper (they pay for tuition if you sign to work with them for two years) and I already have loans to repay for the bachelors degree that I already have. The program Im going to has the classes that are non nursing (i.e nutrition, microbio, psych, ethics, etc.) taught by a local college, so those credits can transfer to a BSN program if thats the path one would chose to take later down the road. also, to get your BSN, you go for four years. You dont need to go for two years for undergrad, then four years for the BSN. You must have an undergrad degree in nursing (a BSN) if you want to get a masters degree in nursing. When you ask what to do after your 4 years of nursing school, I dont know what you mean.. If you want to go for a bachelors of science in nursing (a BSN) thats a four year program, then you take the NCLEX, then if you pass, you start working as a nurse. If I am missing anything, please anyone feel free to correct me

jon stewart · Jul 10, 2005

again, i think it just depends on the school, you know? Some are harder to get into than others. BSN program are more expensive, I think (dont quote me on that). I will be an RN upon passing the NCLEX, but I wont have a BSN, only a diploma in nursing. I chose the diploma route because it was cheaper (they pay for tuition if you sign to work with them for two years) and I already have loans to repay for the bachelors degree that I already have. The program Im going to has the classes that are non nursing (i.e nutrition, microbio, psych, ethics, etc.) taught by a local college, so those credits can transfer to a BSN program if thats the path one would chose to take later down the road. also, to get your BSN, you go for four years. You dont need to go for two years for undergrad, then four years for the BSN. You must have an undergrad degree in nursing (a BSN) if you want to get a masters degree in nursing. When you ask what to do after your 4 years of nursing school, I dont know what you mean.. If you want to go for a bachelors of science in nursing (a BSN) thats a four year program, then you take the NCLEX, then if you pass, you start working as a nurse. If I am missing anything, please anyone feel free to correct me

so you dont need a bsn to become a registerd nurse? i can get my diploma in nursing and then become a RN? How long does this take, and do you go to nursing schoool with this option? Im new to the whole nursing thing so im kinda lost :uhoh21:

BETSRN · Jul 10, 2005

Hey everyone
Im new to this forum and was wondering if i get could get some info. I just finished my freshmen year of college and will be going into me sophmore year (biology major). I am intersted in becomming a nurse and was wondering what i need to do to go to nursing school. Do i need to take a test like the DAT, MCAT? Do i need to take specific classes to apply to nursing school?
Thanks for your help! :)

Look at the requirements for a BSN program. Maybe your college has one.

BETSRN · Jul 10, 2005

so you dont need a bsn to become a registerd nurse? i can get my diploma in nursing and then become a RN? How long does this take, and do you go to nursing schoool with this option? Im new to the whole nursing thing so im kinda lost :uhoh21:

You are an RN when you graduate from a diploma program. However, you are already in college and that's why I suggested a BSN. We all take the same licensing exam.

elkpark · Jul 10, 2005

It is all very confusing, isn't it? :) There are three routes of preparation in nursing -- diploma schools (typically hospital-based, 2-3 years), AD degrees (community college degrees), and BSN degrees (standard undergraduate college/university degrees). All three types of programs get referred to as "nursing school," and all three prepare you to take the NCLEX-RN, the licensure exam for RNs. Once you pass the NCLEX, you are eligible to be licensed to practice as a registered nurse in a particular state. Once you get a license, then (and only then!) you're an "RN."

Does your present college/university have a nursing program? If you are already a sophomore bio major, you may be in a good position to transfer into their program (and finish at about the same time you would have finished your bio degree). If not, your best bet is probably to talk to the people at all the various nursing programs in your area and see what they have to offer you and which one would be a good match for you. Different programs require different prerequisites (many of which you may have already taken as a bio major) and take different amounts of time (and $$). Although a BSN offers some more professional opportunities than an AD degree or diploma, whether or not that matters to you is a v. personal decision. Also, there are many "RN to BSN" programs out there that enable AD or diploma grads to take just the courses necessary to complete a BSN degree -- many people who intend to eventually take a BSN degree start out by going the quickest route available to them (diploma or AD) and finish the BSN later, after they are licensed and employed. Again, that's a v. personal decision -- no one else can tell you what is the best choice for you.

As for what you do after nursing school, if you choose to continue your education beyond the basic preparation in nursing, there are many graduate programs (Master's and doctoral programs) that prepare you for advanced practice nursing (nurse midwives, nurse practitioners, nurse anesthetists, and clinical nurse specialists) and/or scholarship/research.

There are many, many different specialities and opportunities, as well as a lot of career flexibiliity, available in nursing (which are some of the reasons it appeals to many of us). Best wishes with your journey --