ddierker

i have some college, i am finishing the pre-requisits at meramec this spring. Biology, english comp1,sociology, and already have some other all my computer classes, psychology,history etc. I will have to go part time because i can't afford to quit. I am a traffic coordinator, i make in the 40s and have good insurance. But i am capped out and nowhere to grow. Tired of working in an offcie and in trucking. I have always wanted to get into nursing or police work (my husband said no way on that one..ahha) and i am at the age where I can do it now. Does UMSL do part time and is there a waiting list there? Do you need pre requisits for that or will they let you take them threre? Thanks a bunch for you help.... right now i am thinking about Deaconess , but it is sooo costly!!!

Tell me how you guys like that!! I am taking some pre courses since they said i neede 25 credits before i enroll. Then i will be attending there. I am a little worried about the on line part. Do they still do hands on, what do they do about clinicals?????

Thanks for the speedy response. No, I don't know any nurses. My mother in law but she is long time retired. I do need to continue to work. Do you think there is an opportunity in L & D with just an associates? How about finishing your bachelors on line? Again, thanks a bunch! I keep looking at St. Johns Meryc's website and can't believe there are no listings for labor and delivery since they say they handle 8000 births a year.

I have been wanting to go to school to become an RN for awhile now. I am finally at the point where I can do it, mainly Labor and Delivery is what I really want to do! All of the different degrees and all the different ways about getting started are confusing. I have a very good paying job but what I really want now is a rewarding career. Can you all please tell me where the best place to start is? Should I get a CNA first? does this help while waiting for school? As far as school can you jump in and start for a bachelors degree or do you have to start with only an associate degree? I have talked to Barnes Jewish but she seemed kind of clueless how to help me get started. Do you have to have all the pre-requists or can you take them at their college? And how about night class, do they offer full time nights? What are some good school that you can get in fairly quicky (before my husband changes his mind..haha) sorry for all the questions............but I need help!!! Thanks again in advance, i really do appreciate it.