Hi .. I have always wanted to be a nurse.. all my life...but, life got in the way, but, now I have the opportunity..and I want to take this time to do this for me..and to give back to the community..and to provide a service that is needed so badly ..
I just relocated to Hawaii.. there is an accredited program at a community college for an AS nursing program ( 2 years ) Associates Degree .. It SAYS FOR PEOPLE WITH NO PREVIOUS NURSING EXPERIENCE.. IT CAN BE COMPLETED WITHIN 4 SEMESTERS AFTER PREREQUISITES ARE COMPLETED.
My question... is.. What prerequisites are they talking about ?
Is this going to kill me before Im finished ??? lol ? what is the homework like ( typically ? )
Thanks for any help or information anyone can offer.. Im really excited to start this journey.
In terms of the shortage of nurses, it does vary geographically. I'm told that California has up to 50% unemployment of new nursing grads because of an overwhelming abundance of nurses. In some areas, it is not so much as what may call a shortage, but a small 1% to 7% under run where there is the potential to get a job. I'm sure some very rural areas have an under run a lot higher than 7% where from their point of view, it is a real shortage.
I'm new to the forum and I am thinking about pursuing a degree in nursing. Currently I am considering a career change at 47 years old. I work as a Legal Assistant but I have absolutely no desire to become an attorney. I have a BA in psych but it doesn't mean anything in my profession. I am considering nursing truthfully because the money, going in, is better than what I make after nearly 20 years experience and I have always been interested in the medical field. I am leaning towards Gerontology. I know I should have done this many years ago but I had young children and had to live in the moment.
Do any of you recommend an accelerated program or should I go to community college to do the pre-reqs? I have to take a few science courses and am leery of online A/P and biology courses. I live in New Jersey and very shortly the State will be requiring all nursing students to have a 4 year degree. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks...
Before you take the plunge take a look at the job market in your area for new grads.
Then do a cost/benefit analysis. Taking on debt at this stage in life makes no sense at all if you take on debt and can't find a job
Hello, I agree with you that one should do a cost/benefit analysis before taking on student loan debt but community college is much cheaper to get a two year degree (although extremely competitive from what I've read on different school sites).
pmabraham, BSN, RN
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In terms of the shortage of nurses, it does vary geographically. I'm told that California has up to 50% unemployment of new nursing grads because of an overwhelming abundance of nurses. In some areas, it is not so much as what may call a shortage, but a small 1% to 7% under run where there is the potential to get a job. I'm sure some very rural areas have an under run a lot higher than 7% where from their point of view, it is a real shortage.
Thank you.