Thinking about becoming an RN

I agree with TheCommuter. Also, the question is very broad. What makes you want to be a nurse? What kind of nursing interests you? How old are you? What is your background? Have you worked in healthcare at all? What do you imagine nursing being like?

Thank you. I'm worried about the NCLEX test. Was it hard for you? My mind is really set on this.

Thank you for your responses. I appreciate them.

One more question. I will probably start nursing school next spring. What are some subjects that will help me prepare? I want to get a good understanding before I start. That way, it will be less complicated. I know, it's not a breeze or a walk through the park, but I'm very determined.

I'll think of the next months before I start, as Pre-Nursing lol. I just want to prepare myself.

Thank you so much for your help!

And BTW: I'm a 34 year old male in NY. I'm just wanting to find a career that I have a passion for. I have worked as a CNA in nursing homes, so at least I have that experience.

No, I haven't completed any of those. I'm just getting started here.

Well I'm not an RN, I am an LPN. But I am currently taking my last semester of pre reqs for a bridge program. You said you haven't completed any general classes first. I don't know of any schools that allow you to apply for a program without doing any pre requisite courses first. So expecting to start nursing school in spring of 2015 is very far fetched. Instead of worrying about the nclex, I think finding a school you want to attend and getting all the information you need about the program is more prudent. Schools usually have an advisor you can talk to. And then after getting all the necessary information, signing up for some of your pre requisite classes. That will be the beginning of your journey to becoming a nurse. I would suggest searching for some threads in AN for some helpful tips and info.

Yes. I have contacted several schools a few days ago, here in my part of NY. I'm waiting for them to get back with me. I'm just excited about starting. I don't care if it takes me a few years or even 5 or 6 years. I'm very determined to do this.

I wish I had did this right out of high school, but never too late to turn around. I'm just 34 years old lol. I still have time. The only thing that has stopped me all these years, is me!

Thank you so much for your time and responses.

Hopefully one of the schools will contact me soon. So excited!

You need to complete the prereqs before even applying to nursing school so look into the schools you like then do the prereqs

Take a look at a few schools, and avoid the tech schools that include prereqs in the programs, as they are often not accredited and will not transfer should you choose to further your education. Not to mention the astronomical cost.

You'll want to do your general ed and prereqs for any schools you're considering, and the more schools you can apply to, the better your chances of getting in somewhere. I applied to 10 myself.

The NCLEX isn't terrible. A good program prepares you, and you'll learn the strategies you need (as NCLEX-style questions, which you'll encounter in nursing school, are different than anything you'll see before nursing school).

Plenty of us start later, which happens. I had classmates who were in their 40s, even one in her 50s. I'm 34 and I just graduated.