HI everyone... im new, just got my registration done... sorry if im posting this wrong.
Im 27, almost 28 y/o and working at a Children Hospital as a Medical Assistante/CNA. I want to become an RN but dont know where or how to start, i dont have any of the pre-req done.
My question is: Should i start going to a comunity college for pre-req? or a private college and get it done quick?
Is it worth being on the waitting list for 3 years and pay less.... OR pay 127K and become an RN in 3 years (program offered in a private university) I definatelly dont have the money, but i also dont have kids nor a morgage payment. I been working with little kids my whole life (started working in Labor and Delivery as a CNA when i was 18) and Nursing is definatelly my call. I just dont want to keep wastting my time, im almost 30 and i feel like my career hasnt even started
The best thing to do is to really know why you want to become a nurse. Where do you see your career going. I suggest looking at a variety of schools to get an idea of what it takes to get into nursing school. Prereqs may take an additional year or two depending on the school and availability of classes. The best thing to do is to make sure that you pass all of your prereqs. I would not advise enrolling in a program that cost $127. You could probably get Doctorate in Nursing for that price and still come out cheaper. Talk to an advisor and also look for scholarship opportunities. Good luck!
MC1906
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Yequita,
The best thing to do is to really know why you want to become a nurse. Where do you see your career going. I suggest looking at a variety of schools to get an idea of what it takes to get into nursing school. Prereqs may take an additional year or two depending on the school and availability of classes. The best thing to do is to make sure that you pass all of your prereqs. I would not advise enrolling in a program that cost $127. You could probably get Doctorate in Nursing for that price and still come out cheaper. Talk to an advisor and also look for scholarship opportunities. Good luck!