I failed nursing school and I don't know what to do? Will I ever be able to become a nurse someday?
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probably, but it will be A LOT of work. did you fail miserably or just miss it? if you failed like all of your classes then it will be hard to get back in...
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try and get work at local doctors office as a medical asst. Since you are a nursing student you should know the nuts and bolts of medical assting. Being a nursing student should give you some merit and should carry a little weight in finding something in the health field. If not there then try something small like a retirement home or YMCA or Red Cross or somethnig to that extent. It'll look good on your resume and should, hopefully, give you some pocket change to go along with it.
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contact a local community collage or trade school.... what I did tho is I went to nurseing homes, so many are so under staffed that they will pay your way through the class.
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Fortunately, there is a major shortage in Nurses, so I think whatever you decide to do, you will find something. Your age may be a bonus because you are most likely experienced and the older you are, the more dependable they consider you. Good luck to you.
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How to become a nurse\n   \n  \n\nWhile job prospects in many areas are diminishing, healthcare is growing. With the nursing shortage predicted to get worse, jobs for nurses are abundant throughout the world. Unfortunately, along with the shortage of practicing nurses comes a "Catch 22" shortage of nursing educators. Therefore, nursing programs are difficult to get into, and many have waiting lists. The wait is worth it. Wages will continue to increase, and experienced nurses will be in high demand for years to come.\n\nNursing Assistant\nYou may want to begin your career as a nursing assistant or aide. This requires a short course of study, and is usually available from your local adult education department. In some instances, it may give you an advantage in getting into a nursing program as well.\n\nIt also provides you with a source of employment while you pursue your nursing career, as well as direct insight into the world of nursing. There are other programs such as becoming a Surgical Tech which don't require you to become a nurse first, but can lead into a path towards nursing. Often these programs are available through technical schools or adult education programs.\n\nLPN/LVN\nMoving on up the career ladder, you may choose to become and LPN/LVN (Licensed Practical or Vocational Nurse). This is generally a one year course of study typically from a vocational school or junior college. The LPN/LVN works under the direct supervision of a physician or an RN. It is not uncommon for people to choose to become an LPN/LVN as a means to support themselves as they pursue their RN (Registered Nurse). Some RN schools offer course credit to LPNs or allow you to challenge some courses through exams. This practice is not as common as it once was, however, with the shortage of nurses becoming crisis levels in some areas, we may see more of this again.\n\nRegistered Nurse\nFor RNs there are more choices to be made in regards to levels of education. In the past, hospitals offered three year diploma courses where students lived and worked in the hospital and earned a nursing diploma, and then sat for their boards to become RNs. As nursing roles expanded far beyond the realm of hospital nursing, these programs closed. Today, very few remain, and most of those are affiliated with 2 year (Associate Degree) programs.\n\nADN vs. BSN\nThe two most popular courses of study today are the ADN (Associate Degree Nurse) and the BSN (Bachelor of Science Nurse). The ADN course is typically a two year degree program, and the BSN a four year program. The ADN program is often focused more on practical applications of nursing where as the BSN program expands into the theoretical realms of patient care. Most institutions pay on a scale based on education as well as experience. In recent years there has been a big push to mandate the BSN be a minimum requirement to be a professional nurse. Sound arguments both for and against this have been well presented, and thus it is still being debated. The nursing shortage is playing a big role in the practicality of this. However, for professional advancement, the BSN is usually required. Again, an ADN program provides a career ladder choice to nurses. Many programs for RN-to-BSN are gaining popularity. After graduation from any of these courses of study, nurses all sit for their boards to become Registered Nurses. This exam is known as the NCLEX-RN.\n\nMake Sure It's Accredited\nAn important point in choosing any nursing program is making sure it is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC). This ensures that you will be able to sit for your boards. Not all schools are accredited, and can delay your licensing process.\n\nAdvance Degree Programs\nThere are also many advanced degree options including Nurse Practitioner programs, as well as Masters and Doctoral degree programs with various areas of specialization and practice. Most management positions require advance
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Ask the colleges in your area about their nursing program & what the requirements are. Classes are limited, so getting in is tough and may not happen the first time you apply. It's easier to get in at a vo-tech type place, and you will get a nursing license, but they are usually not accredited schools, so your classes will not transfer if you want to go further with your degree. \n\nIf you get rejected after you apply, take CNA classes, CPR certifications, do volunteer work at your local hospital, ect.... to increase your chances (points) of being accepted next time. \n\nHaving a high act score helps, also.\n\nIf this is something you've always wanted to do, then go for it and good luck.
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Just because you suck at Math doesn't mean you can't get good at it.  You just need to go back and start over, find someone that can teach you math in a way that you can understand... it all depends on the teacher. Your teacher was the "looser" for telling you that. You can be anything you choose to be with enough hard work on your part, just make sure it is something you are genuinely interested in.  As for nursing, I would say a moderate level of math would be required, and probably the same for a psychologist (depending on what field of psychology you want to get in to) Set a goal for yourself and work toward that starting now. You will be proud of yourself when you succeed, and at the same time you will prove that moron of a teacher wrong!
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It's hard to get into Nursing schools ANYWHERE because, even though there is a need for more nurses, there are also standards for the field to consider:\n\n1. The entry requirements are national, with only a few variations from college to college.  Those are not negotiable because of field expectations.  If you screw off in class and don't perform up to expectations, they will assume that is how you will perform on a ward.  In matters of life and death, they do not want to gamble.\n\n2. Because a Nursing degree practically means job security and higher than average pay, MANY people want to become nurses!  Also consider that a quality education - just as serious as the entry requirements - means that the scale of the program has population limits.  That means competition!  Sorry, but rumors that higher education is communist are BOGUS.  If you don't work hard, the hard workers will eat your lunch.  Good luck!\n\nIf you screwed off and have a lower GPA, your best bet is to transfer - but only after you have confirmed that your old GPA will not follow and haunt you.  Even in that situation you will still need to prove your academic ability and resolve, but someone somewhere will eventually accept you if you are able and determined to become a nurse.\n\nI advised nursing students for three years now and I feel the pain of defeat from my students on a regular basis because less than half actually make it in from the pre-nursing program.\n\nThat said, work hard and good luck!
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I read that Florida has a big nursing shortage but the schools do not have the money to accept all the students who apply. Check out the web pages I have looked up and find out more. As far as getting married it depends on your and his total income. Try going to one stop (the unemployment office) and see if they can help you. They paid for my education 2 years ago and I do not have to pay them back. My situation was different than yours though. They are your best source for this as they have all the help you need in one location. Good luck and may God bless you. PS: the article said most Florida nurses go to a community college.
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I think you are out of luck on the nursing front.  I'm not an expert on nursing, but even getting through school requires a lot of needles and no matter what part of a hospital you work in, nurses and needles go together like markers and whiteboards.  \n\nWhat you might want to look into is becoming a doula.  Kind of like a midwife plus if I understand it correctly.  You work with pregnant women preparing them for birth, you stay with them during delivery, and sometimes even beyond.  There is, of course, an association of them and training, certification, etc.  Link below.
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Nursing School helps!  I recommend that you go for a Bachelor's Degree at an accredited Nursing School at a University, rather than a community college.  More and more hospitals are preferring a BSN to an ADN.  Plus, with a BSN you have SO many more choices!  You can do Public Health, any hospital nursing, get into management, and become a travel nurse.  You should research with you local colleges and universities, or whichever ones are nearby, to find a nursing program that will work for your schedule, budget (though I recommend financial aid or loans), and career opportunity aspirations.\nNursing school is tough, but so fun and rewarding.  So is being a nurse!
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Hi!! let me help you somehow; If you get into the LPN program, there are programs that may help you accelerate into the RN program since you have the groundwork; Pharmacy Tech is usually a certificate program; that is a growing field; Medical Billing is very good; however, check out what each entails; where I live, the local college in my town bought most of the tech colleges and combined it into one and the LPN program merged with the RN program and they started a mobility track where if you have your LPN you can only take like seven classes and finish; but hey check out each and I wish you the best; also most of these fields, there is a need for them; Nursing is critical right now; Pharmacy Techs as well.
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A couple of quick ideas from this old RN.  How about administration in Hospitals or Nursing homes.  It should be a prerequisite for all those at the top of such organizations to have your background.  I would check with your state requirements for certification process for either of the above and go for it.  How about managing a "non-profit" having to do with the homeless situation in our country or the "battered or abused".  See--I still think like a nurse.  They say that nurses are "born" ,not just educated to do.  Ask yourself--which am I and go for it.  You have enough "book-learning"  dear.  Good luck
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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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Skim your nursing textbooks, a little each day.  If there is something that you do not recall or are unclear about... reread it.\n\nHave a fellow nurse quiz you with medical scenarios.  \n\nMOST IMPORTANT:  take practice tests.  Questions are frequently re-used from year to year.  Practice tests frequently use these older questions... so taking practice tests will actually expose you to NCLEX questions you will be facing.\n\nGood Luck!  Try to relax, if you fail the first time... it really is no big deal.  There is no penalty (other than embarrassment) for failing the first time.
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It all depends on what kind of nurse you want to be.  RNs have more schooling than LPNs and nursing assistants have even less that that.\nif you want to be an RN, then i suggest going to a four year school and going through their nursing program, then you will graduate with your bachelor's of science in nursing...that's a good thing!\n\nSince you mentioned financial aid, a 4 year school may not be in your game plan and that's o.k.! But, LOTS of poeple go to 4 year schools with financial aid...it's not an issue for some, but smaller schools and tech schools tend to be less expensive.  you can check out technological schools or community colleges in your area that have nursing programs. \n\nFinancial aid is a way a school can provide you with tuition assistance based on your income, or if you are supported by your parents, then it's based off of their income.\n\nalso, look into sholarships that may be available to you. if you're still in high school, then, your guidance office can help you with that!\n\nGOOD LUCK in the future!
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You can get plenty of grants (if your income is low-enough) and you can get stafford loans which are not credit based. Although stafford loans aren't available to students at community colleges. You have to be pursuing a bachelor's degree at an accreditated university or college. Apply to take a few classes at a community college and then apply to a 4 year university for nursing you can get affordable school loans and get your RN. If you get your GPA high enough you can get plenty of scholarships and you won't need to get loans. Good luck! There's plenty of programs out there for you. You just have to search for them. I use http://www.fastweb.com/ as a free scholarship search. You just need to apply. They have tons of scholarships out there if you just apply there. Good luck!!