Tarudude

Thank you so much for all of this information. It looks like I have a lot to do these next few months. Thanks again for all of your support. I will do my best!

Hi everyone! This is my first time posting in this forum so please forgive me if I'm posting this in the wrong area. So, I completed my last pre-requisite course today (excited! and nervous). I was hoping someone can give me some insight on what my next step should be. I've looked at the requirements for a few schools around my area in California (Orange County) and a lot them see to vary in terms of what's required. For example, one school requires general psychology, another requires life span development. A school requires intrapersonal communication, another requires public speaking. My point is..I don't understand whether these schools require the specified course or if any variation of it that meets the igetc requirements is fine. I admit, it's my fault for not doing much research up to this point, but I've been so focused on school and working full time that I've made excuses to not have time and research. At this point, my only plan of action is to apply for fall 2017 applications and that's it. Tl;Dr - I'm lost and I have little to no idea what to do next after completing my prerequisites. Sorry for ignorance, please help me! Background: - No medical experience background(volunteering, cpr certification etc) -Finished all of my major pre-reqs and transfer courses(anatomy, physiology, microbiology, chemistry, statistics, general psychology, intrapersonal communication, English etc) - Currently attending a community college and have over 60 units. (Eligible to receive an AA degree) - GPA: 3.1 Question: - Do I meet all the requirements to apply for an RN program -Which RN schools/programs should I look into? -What is the best way to get informed about application processes? -When do I take the teas test?(before or after applications) What is the best way to prepare for it? -Is Life Span Development important for applications? Would you recommend that I take it? - Should I volunteer at a hospital now that I'm out school? -When is the fall/spring application deadline for most RN nursing programs in Southern California? -Should I apply for an AA degree now that I've completed all my general education? -Is it a smart decision to relocate if I have no luck in finding a program that will accept me locally? -What are my options if I don't get accepted into a program for fall of 2017 If you took time out of your precious day to reply to any of these questions, I want to thank you in advance. I really do appreciate any support I can get at this point.