verywishfulthinker

I guess my issue is I am not sure if I want to be an RN or not, I just want to work in Oncology that is my highest priority when it comes to a career. But I started doing research in the area and found out most of the schools around here only take on people applying to the RN program, but you are able to become and LPN and I suppose hop out? So I might just have to take all the pre-reqs for becoming and RN. Maybe its just something to figure out when im in the actual nursing program so I can get a personal feel of the job? I plan to do a few things when I go on my summer break, I plan to do 100 hours of community service (The local hospitals minimum, but it doesn't bother me its that much) and I also will be trying to see if I can save money up to get into a CNA class. If all fairs well that might give me more information also. My only experience so far in the field is being that of the patient, but I admired the nurses and their job. The ones that stood out were the friendly, approachable ones that made you feel like you could fight any cancer off even if you were just coming in for continued treatment. But thank you for the info, its very insightful.

So ive been juggling with the idea for some time now, the appeal is that I want to start some what of a life as soon as possible. Right now im just doing school, no work, no family started, and a fiancee which we havent gotten married because of the lack of job with my current setting. There is a strong appeal I have towards becoming an LPN over an RN. Also to note pay isnt a big deal to me I just want to work in Oncology since I had to go through cancer myself and wish to give back sort to speak. So to get to the point my question is if I went into the feild of Oncology is there spots for LPNs? Or is it just RNs? I remember seeing some MAs when I was getting my vitals done in the clinic I go to every 6 months for my check up, but to be honest I was too sick to pay attention to the nurses that helped me through the other stuff. If it helps any I live in WA, and live near Everett Providence. Also, I suppose if this might matter any on the answer I am doing pre-reqs right now, I am into my biology series at the moment. (major cell)

So I started the nursing pre-reqs last year and I am into my Biology's right now. I have maintained a high GPA and the lowest grade I have gotten was a B-, otherwise mostly A's. I brought over my English grades from when I attended different community college for a different degree. I was wondering would bad grades for classes I had (such as graphic designs) and such reflect poorly on my application to get into the nursing program? Or will they only look at my English credits that I transferred over?