i want to be a RN. Any pointers?

noelly10 · Jul 12, 2015

I say this with respect, but punctuation please. I had a hard time reading this until I started breaking it up.

However, I'm still confused slightly.

First off, why do you think you want to be a nurse? What drove you to think about nursing as a possible career choice?

Everyone chooses nursing for a variety of reasons. Job security, flexible schedule, the ones who call it a "calling", portability, and the fact that nursing doesn't stop at the bedside. There's a multitude of things you can do with a nursing degree.

So, what made you seek nursing as a potential career option?

PS: I hate needles too. But I have no problem giving shots and starting IVs

jojo489 · Jul 12, 2015

I actually posted my little story. I don't know how to link it, but it's in the developmental disabilities section.

Editorial Team / Admin · Jul 13, 2015

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We moved your thread to the Pre-Nursing forum for the best response.

NurseGirl525, ASN, RN · Jul 13, 2015

First, your post is difficult to read. Please use proper punctuation and proper capitalization. There are also run on sentences. It may look Ok to you, but it is hard for us to read. For a short text message it is Ok, but on a website it makes it difficult to read.

You need to do some research. Look at the different options in nursing and pick the career path you want. Then you need to research the colleges in your area. Pick one that is accredited. Stay away from the for profit schools. Then you need to set up appts with advisors at these schools and see what is required to get into the different programs. I have no idea where you live and what your life is like. But you need to pick a program that also best suits your needs. There are many to choose from. I'm not sure when you are wanting to start but I know fall semester is just right around the corner so if I were you, I would google away!!

RNsRWe, ASN, RN · Jul 14, 2015

Since you're asking for pointers.....first thing I'd have to say would be to work on English and grammar skills. Perhaps you are new to online forums and just don't realize that the only thing we have to "go on" for you is what you type. YOU, essentially, are what and how you write. And it looks to me like you have a LOONG way to go to prepare for a nursing career.

Competition for enrollment is pretty fierce over most of the US. Excellent TEAS scores, very high GPA on pre-requisite coursework, and weighty recommendations along with application essays, etc weed out MANY a "passionate" person when it comes to placement in a nursing program.

Take a look at the requirements for admission to the school you are most interested in attending. Then look at a half dozen more, and see what you'd need to do in order to be considered a viable candidate for admission.

Being an excellent student as well as having drive and dedication will see you through. Less than that....not so much.

Editorial Team / Admin · Jul 14, 2015

Duplicate threads merged.