I'm thinking about becoming a LPN(license practical nurse).  Is this a good field to go into?
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Yes!  You will always be able to find a job. \n\nBut, please realize that you do hold other peoples lives in your hands as a nurse.  It is a big responsibility and very stressful at times. The failures are devastating, but the victories are wonderful!! Be prepared for a very emotional ride!  \n\nI was a LPN for 12 years, and have finally made my way back to school and became a RN!  I love being a nurse... the world needs more good nurses, so if it is something you think you would like, then go for it!!!!\n\n:)
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You can become a LPN or LVN at a community college.  I think it requires a 1 year certificate now in all states.  RN need 2 year for diploma, and 4 year for bachelors degree.  You can become a CNA (nursing assistant) with training, and you usually do the grimy work that the nurses don't want to do, such as removing soil from patients and feeding.
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well, when I was thinking about being a nurse I decided to go to my local hospital and volunteer. This way you are exposed to different situations, see what goes on day to day in a hospital, you can ask questions of the staff. Most of all if you do check in at the ER you can see if you get panic over extreme blood or wounds. The added plus is you are also helping your community this way\n\nI decided not to become a nurse because I found out I passed out at the sight of blood :)
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You could get your associates degree in nursing.  Only 2 years and you could be making over $20/hr depending on the specialty and town you live in.  The nice thing about a associates is that you can sit for your RN board with either a Bachalors or an Associates.  I have a Bachalors in Nursing and am saddled with huge student loans.  If I could do it over again I would do the associates route.  Also look into programs that allow you to become a LPN after 1 year and then an RN after the 2nd.  This allows you to earn some cash while in school.  Hope this helps.
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hi. ive been a nurse almost 20 yrs, i started as an LPN, and finally went back for my RN a few years later...\nthere are so many places you can work as a nurse, dont limit yourself.\none thing that you can do, since you are not licensed yet is try nursing homes, even as a nursing assistant you need to be certified, and some have their own cert/training program.  however, as a dialysis nurse for many years in the state of florida, i know that you can work as a tech in dialysis without needing certification, this will give you good experience in the medical field, get your foot in the door, and youmay even like it as a NURSE. ( i sure do)\njust be persistent. and look good, and professional at your interviews!\nGood Luck to you in nursing....its truly the Lord's work you'll be doing.\nGod Bless.
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Think about what draws you to nursing--are you going to be the first nurse in your family? Do you like to care for people and see the reward? Do you like to know that you can help the world?\n\nMy advice:\n\nI. Why nursing is interesting to me\nII. My past--did you play doctor? Were you interested in the doctors when your sister broke her wrist? \nIII. The present--why you should go to that school to study nursing. Have you done research? \nIV. The future--what sort of nursing do you want to do? NICU? ICU? What? Explain why you want to go into that specific nursing? Do you want to use your nursing experience and take it to help others in poorer countries?\nV. Reiterate why you love to care for people and why you want to make this your career.
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Of course you can't be a good nurse unless you get pleasure out of helping people. That would be a true answer.\n\nThere is nothing wrong with saying that you want to be a nurse because it pays well (does it?). In fact, an employer would prefer that you like the money and other financial benefits. That way the employer knows you will not readily kiss off the job if the going gets rough--'cause you need the money.\n\n\n(If you follow Melanie's advice, just make sure you spell "affecting" and "it's" correctly.)
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It is a professional course, so I would say that it is a good profession. The only thing is that it depends on who you are and what your personality is towards the course. Overall, it's a good job to have.
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Well it depends, you have to become either an LPN or RN.  LPN usually takes about a year and a half to 2 years.  RN can take 2 to 4 years. \n\nYou become an RN and work specifically in pediatrics, you can even become certified.\n\nIt is best to talk to a nursing school in your area or a university that has a nursing program and ask them specific information.  They will be able to steer you in the right direction of what you should do and how to pursue this.  Nursing is a wonderful profession and children are certainly a blessing.  I hope that everything goes well...
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Definatly go for the nursing degree, because a BS in psycology is just that... BS.  It means nothing without a masters and a PhD.  The job market for nurses is great.  However I do recomend that you go for you RN instead of just a LPN.  This will afford you many more opportunities and more money.  As an RN you have more bargaining potiential on salary and hours.  But I've watched many of my younger friends get degree's in psycology and have to take jobs at day cares with minimal hour pay.  However if it interests you, you could always minor in child psycology, and this could help you find a job at a children's hospital or pediatrician.  Best of luck to you and remember that college is the best time of you life!
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My sister went through job corp and she's a CNA now. She said it's a good program and teaches valuable job skills. The best field to get into is medicine or truck driving but there are other choices just as well paying and are excellent career choices. You get an allowance and free food. room, and there are good instructors. You should go in now because you're already 24. Have you considered joining the military?
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You were born under the sign of Libra which is very good. Although indecisive. You weigh things in the balance before commiting to anything. Nursing or teaching would be good career wise. Libras are sometimes misunderstood and are underestimated to what they can achieve. I know all this because I am also a Libra. You will do well. Have confidence in yourself. Good Luck''
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There are a few ways to become a nurse in the US.  You can become an LPN or an RN.  LPNs are pretty limited in what they can do, and usually graduate from a one year program.  To become an RN, you can either go to a two year program and earn an associate's degree or a four year program and earn a bachelor's degree.  In the hospital supposedly RNs with associate degrees and bachelors degrees do the same things, but some hospitals are starting to require the bachelor degree, and the bachelor degree programs offer more leadership classes.  In addition, if you want to become an advanced practice nurse (such as a nurse practictioner) you will need to have the bachelor's degree.
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OMG! I want to be a nurse too and in peds too! I know in Cali there are community colleges that offer classes for becoming an RN and it takes about 4 years. You first have to do your pre-requisits and then sign up after those are done, into the nursing program. Then from there you take such classes as anatomy, biology, sociology, etc. But I have to warn you, if you don't think you can do it now then you might not be able to later. There is a 40% drop out rate, so you have to be very determined. I personally love blood and guts but for the life of me vomit kills me to deal with LOL :) If you decide to do it make sure that you volunteer at a local hospital in the department you want to work in. Then you will make friends and be more likely to get in that department after you are done with schooling and are ready to work. I hope this helps!Oh and the pay is great too, up to $5000 a month! Cant beat that!
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Get out while you can. Nursing is a horrible, horrible way to spend your life. Sure, you'll ALWAYS have a job (because there will ALWAYS be a shortage of nurses in this horrible job), but if you want and need to be in healthcare, physical therapy is the way to go. Or pharmacist would be even better. Trust me, the LESS patient/family interaction you have, the BETTER. Especially if you don't have to touch them.\n\nListen...nursing is the most well-respected occupation out there, according to many, many poles. But what they don't tell you is that as soon as the people who "respect" you come to the hospital, they EXPECT you to drop everything (and everyone else) to meet their own selfish needs. This is inherent in anyone who is sick. That would be fine, BUT the BIG problem is, EVERY HOSPITAL YOU WORK FOR IS TRYING TO SAVE MONEY. And you WON'T get enough help. (Including physical therapists, by the way...but they only have to worry about ONE patient at a time, and they usually have another therapist or a PT aide to help them.) PT's also make more money than nurses and they have the ability to open their own clinics, should you want to do that. Pharmacists can work in hospitals or private businesses and still make a lot of money, and not have irate patients and family member screaming at them when someone is bleeding or puking, or taking a dump on the floor when you're trying to walk them, or peeing on your foot, or punching you, spitting at you, grabbing you by the neck when they fall, hitting you over the head with a suction canister when they are crazy, spitting blood at you when they are drunk and bleeding to death, calling you every name in the book, and THEN, THEN...you have to call the doctor and you get MORE ABUSE when you upset their precious, precious hours.\n\nYeah, nursing bought me a house and a couple of cars. But I'm a very tired 52 years old, subjected to other people's blood, spit, and abuse, wondering if I'm going to bring some disease home to my family, and trying to save my body from the heavy lifting of disgustingly fat patients who expect you to do everything for them. And remember the family members...you think THEY care about staffing levels?\n\nAnd do you think hospital administrators care about staffing levels or your personal safety?\n\nPrint this out and stick it up on the board of those nursing schools.  You have a duty to protect some future lives. \n\nLike I tried to do for you.
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Probably a good idea to do the exam, if u ever want to nurse elsewhere (or finish training elsewhere) you may find that u will have trouble due to some institutions wanting you to have a successful completion of yr 12.\n\njust a suggestion, really depends on whether not doing it, limits ur options in the future.
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I applaud you in wanting to becoming a nurse and doing it on your own. Here is a little story for you and may it help you. I was 20 when I got out of high school and my parents could not afford to send me off to college and so like you I had to decide what to do. I joined the Marines and spent time during Viet Nam, when I got out I had saved enough to get training into the field that I wanted to be in. I found a cheap computer and never being on one before but having the fields that I had learned while I was in the service. I learned very quickly and became good at what I wanted to be and to make a very long story short I ended up helping the family and and friends that supported my efforts to make my dreams to come true. Before my mother passed on to God and the Spirits above she told myself that I had become a jack of all trades and a master of some. What made me proud was that she said any thing is possible if you put your will, soul and mind to it. Good Luck at what ever you decide and may you always succeed at. God Bless