Im a junior in high school, what all do i need to do to become a nurses aid?
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Your school's guidance counselor would be the best one to ask.
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In september i will be attending William Paterson University in their nursing program for 5years....the programs are the best way to go to become a nurse...look around to see what colleges have these nursing programs\n\nGOOD LUCK!
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There are 3 ways in becoming a nurse (RN).  Diploma program, associate's degree, and bachelor's degree.  You can also become an LPN.  The diploma program and associate degree program take 2 years to complete.  However, most AD (associate's degree) programs require sciences to be completed or will put you on a wait list.  The AD program is usually offered by a community college or local college.  The diploma program is easier to get into (no wait list, no sciences prior to admission) and is offered by a hospital or adult community classes.  The LPN is usually offered through adult classes and will only take 1 year.  The advantage of becoming an LPN is that you will become a nurse in one year and can transfer to a college to then become an RN for only an additional year.  (You can work as an LPN as you study to become an RN).  So, yes it is possible for you to become an RN in 2 years.  If you are a senior now, look at all of the programs near you NOW.  You need to apply because the spots to fill up quickly.  I hope this was helpful in your quest to becoming an RN.  If you can, brush up on your sciences.
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I am in the same boat. I  did know of a school but can't remeber the name, but you pretty much had to be a LPN to go into nursing, and it also depends on the state you live in due to licencses policy. However, I suggest you take all prerequisites  check you local community college for online, or distance learning courses first then do clinicals when you are able to make the time.Try typing in RN training online see what happens! Good Luck.
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It depends on what you want to do.\n\nTo be a pediatrician, you will need to go to medical school and get an M.D.\n\nTo be a registered nurse (R.N.) or a licenced practical nurse (L.P.N.) you will need to go to nursing school.  LPNs go for about 2 years, RNs go for about 4.\n\nThere are also certified nursing assistants (C.N.A.) which is a very short program (usually about 6 weeks), but I think you would find few positions in pediactrics.\n\nThese days, LPN programs are taught at many technical schools and there is much financial aid available due to the fact that most areas are experiencing shortages of qualified nurses.  So if you are interested, I would highly reccommend it.  Good luck to you.
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Actually, there are! You have to type in Nursing schools:on-line!!! There are many that will on offer an LPN to go to an RN, but there are many that will take you from being a novice to being able to get your RN degree on-line! You will still have to do your clinicals in hospitals, nursing homes, surgery centers, etc. It can be very exp. but there are many on-line grants also. The counselor will help you from whatever school you enroll in!
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Well, you can get a two year associate's degree in nursing, or a four year bachelor's degree in nursing, and then go on to graduate school if you like.  If you would like to eventually teach, or get in to administrative work as a nurse, you would need at least a bachelors degree.  You must take lots of science classes (biology, zoology, anatomy and physiology, etc.), and basic math and english classes, before entering into a nursing program.  If you are interested in becoming a nurse, I would have to tell you, PLEASE CHECK IT OUT FIRST.  I am a registered nurse, and nursing can be a very stressful job, to say the least!  There is so much paperwork today in nursing, that it can be extremely difficult to even give good patient care.  Good luck to you though, if you do decide to pursue this area of education!!
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Well, I know someone extremely close to me that is going to college to become a nurse. Evidently, since you are smart enough to get on Yahoo answers, and ask a question, you can be a nurse. You are smart enough, apply for a pell grant so you don't have to pay for helping people. Don't worry, the doctor you work for will still have enough money to buy an available island of his choice.
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You need to do your homework, and research the requirements. Then you need to research financial aid, scholarships and grants.  \n\nYour first step in the research is to talk to your high school counselor if you are still in school.  If not, instead of using Yahoo answer, search the Internet and request information from the school or schools that interest you.
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Nurse anesthetist would not be a good choice for someone who isn't into chemistry.  Plenty of nurses get through nursing school with a little hard work to get through the classes that trouble them.  There's always tutoring for the more difficult courses.  Nurses are currently being paid quite well.  Have you considered a careet in public health and epidemiology.  Math and biology strengths would do well in that particular field and that is truly where the greatest impact is made.
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Registered nursing actually has 2 different tracks (there may still be 3).  One may become an RN by going to junior or community college for 2 years and then taking the license exam.   Another way is a 4 year BSN that will prepare you not only for patient care, but for nursing management as well.  Many of the nurses I worked with started out the an ASN (2 yr degree) and then went on to the BSN while working as an RN.  \n\nThere may still be some 3 year diploma courses, but those are going away.  Years ago that was the norm and there were many hospital based diploma courses, but of late they have become college based and ASN or BSN degrees. \n\nAnother route is to take an LPN course which takes about a year and then work as an LPN while going on to RN school.  \n\n There is a well established distance learning program leading to the RN credential at Excelsior College in New York (It was called Regents College and you still hear the term Regents degreed nurse).  \n\nCheck with the NLN - the National League for Nursing as it is the program accreditor for Nursing schools.  It will be very hard to get a job or a license if your school is not NLN accredited. \n\nAlso check your state's licensing board to see if they have any special requirements.
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With the nursing shortage here, it will not matter which college you attend, just as long as you have the nursing degree and the credentials to be a nurse here. In some states you can become a licensed nurse by having just a 2 year degree in nursing and you can be an LPN with just a diploma.  In addition to the degrees most states require that you sit for your nursing board exams, which vary by state.  I would figure out which state I would want to work in and check out their nursing requirements to see what type of education I would need to become a nurse.
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All depends where you live and what you need to do to get your nursing degree.\n\nThere is a nation-wide critical shortage of nurses.  It is only getting worse for the next few years.  Then as the population ages, we're still going to need more nurses.\n\nThe upshots are that you only need an associates to qualify for an RN, and that you are pretty much guaranteed a job as soon as you graduate.\n\nThe down side is that you must be able to do the (sometimes disgusting) various tasks required of nurses.
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I would say in your situation that medical assisting would be the better choice. You can get your certificate in 3-6 months and then start working. \nMy niece just finished LVN school and she had to go to school Mon-Fri, 8 am to 5 pm...sometimes she would have to stay later than that. The program lasts an entire year. She was not able to work, or do anything extra because when she wasn't at school she was having to study. \nThe last semester you will also have to attend clinicals at local hospitals, nursing homes, and metal health facilities. This is on top of your classes. \nI'm not saying that it's impossible, but it would be extremely difficult if you have 2 little girls. Escpecially if you do not have a LOT of help and support at home.
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Go visit any hospital's nursing station...and ASK.  The RN's will be happy to tell you. \nSure you'll need to learn how to draw blood and a lot of other euuuuuuie stuff.  But, unfortunately most RNs don't get to do enough of the 'hands-on' stuff, but are (as they'll voluntarily tell you) becoming 'pencil-pushers'; it's a known fact in the medical field that the Nurse's Assistant or the LPNs will have more contact with the patient.  But, only an RN can 'manage' a nurse's station.
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Three ideas\n1.  contact the National Honor Society- their website is www.nhs.us    They may need to confirm membership- do you know what high school she attended? \n2.  contact your local high school to ask if they have a chapter- most schools do.  Ask who the faculty advisor is and ask if you could buy an extra from them.  \n3.  Check e-bay
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Go to your local hospital, nursing homes, etc. and tell them that you would like to volunteer to get some experience and references for your nursing school. Some hospitals would love to have volunteers, and some wouldn't. They will let you know.