CJ19

I havn't either gemini. -> Rhode Island

I'm 27 going as a 2nd bachelor's degree student. You'll find alot of people going back because of layoffs but it seems like most guys care too much about what people have to say about them choosing nursing as a career when they're 18 so you'll find the few male students to be slightly older, imo.

I didn't know there were this many options but if they're like the LPN program, I've heard it's best to wait since the classes won't tranfer. I'll start looking into it and see what's possible, thanks all. About the pharm. tech thing, I have a class with a girl (19 yo) who is one now and she hasn't gone through a specialty program so it seems like it wouldn't be a problem.

Hey all, I'm new to the forum and to nursing. I would like some input on where to work as a nursing student, something part-time. I'm currently completing my pre-requisites to get into a program. To give you a little background, I'm 26 years old with a B.A. in Communications and an A.S. in law enforcement (2.5 GPA). I have mostly sales experience. The rate of pay isn't a concern but the experience I will gain to help me out in the workplace and future classes is. Anything that makes me more appealing for being accepted into a program is also a plus. I was thinking a pharmacy tech. so I'm familiar with the drugs but I'm not sure how much nurses actually deal with that. It also seems that most colleges are extremely backed up and I don't want to take a year or two off to wait for acceptance. My low GPA doesn't make me the top choice so would it be recommended that I open up my options to an RN program, build up my GPA and do an RN-BSN? I was initially looking into the accellerated BSN programs but I hear they're much harder to get into. I know that's alot but any input is greatly appreciated, thanks in advance.

Thanks guys, how much experience is needed to work in the ER though?

Hey guys, I'm new to the forum and to nursing. I want to ask where to work as a nursing student, part-time. I'm currently completing my pre-requisites for the program. To give you a little background, I'm 26 years old and I went back to school this fall after being laid off. My unemployment will run out in a month and I'm getting bored at home anyway. The rate of pay isn't a concern, the experience I will gain to either help out in the classes I will have to enroll in later or when I actually start working is so it's an easier transition for me. I was thinking a pharmacy tech. so I'm familiar with the drugs but I'm not sure how much nurses actually deal with that. I have a B.A. in communications and an A.S. in law enforcement if it matters. Also, I've been working in radio and sales for the past few years. Any input is greatly appreciated, thank you in advance.