I really wan to go to college and study nursing. How can I persue this dream?
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Depending on what state you live in, there should be many resources for obtaining your dream.  You can go to your states website (your state.gov) to see what they require and they usually give a list of collegs within the state that offer the appropriate programs.  While still in high school it would be a good idea to take biology, chemistry and an anatomy/physiology course if offered.\n\nYour dream is a great profession and one that is lacking in caring and skilled people.\n\nI wish you all the best.
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No way you're too old. I'm in my 3rd (out of 4) semester of nursing school and am 38 and am not the oldest in my class. Started taking the prerequisites at age 35. Nursing school itself is HARD though. It takes a special kind of thinking and it is NOT like regular classes. I had almost all A's in my other classes and then could barely pass my first semester of RN school. Get some support, as in someone who's recently been through it and make sure you have home support. \nWe go to school and clinicals and do homework that is easily equivalent to a 40 hr/week job+, yet only get 10 credit hours for school. That make sense and give you some perspective? Pretty hard to do with high family needs and another full time job, etc. \nYes, you might even be a better nurse with an ASN. I do my clinicals from a community college at the same place the students from a lg. university do theirs. Believe me, I'm more mature, more ready, more responsible, and have a way better attitude because I've had the benefit of more years of life and have had to work to get here. Good luck to you.
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Go talk to a counselor at your local college or nursing school.  They can tell you where to start.  Some nursing programs take some time to get in to, but you could be studying the basics while waiting to get into the program of your choice.  Good luck.  It is a rewarding job.
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I'm taking my last final tomorrow and that will complete my 3rd semester. God willing, I will graduate in December. Nursing school is difficult, but not impossible. I am able to keep up while being a wife, mother of 2 and working part time. You have to be organized and disciplined. I just keep thinking of all the people I will be able to help in the future (and all the cute scrubs I get to wear).
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you must go to a nursing school in college and become a registered nurse. in high school, to prepare for college, you should take bio 1 and 2AP, and all the required sciences
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You could be a nurse in the military, they may well sponsor you through your training.  Speak to a careers adviser or some newly qualified nurses for advice too.\n\nGood luck!
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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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How about starting in nursing school.\nwhat a concept.
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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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Mayb but if u do good in school and write an assey then u could go 2 nursing school
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Your best bet for this career field would be to get a bachelor's degree in nursing, resulting in RN licensure.  While in school, take courses that would help you to be admitted to law school.\n\nAfter graduation, apply for law school.
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have u tried working at an area hospital as a nursing asst.?\nlots of hospitals will help u go to school...worth checking into
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go to you local high school counciling center, the library, or contact a local hospital and review the material on colleges across the united states and what degree programs they offer.  an RN is at least 2 years or more of study.  Contact the local or state nurses association and ask them for a list of qualified colleges that you could further research
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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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First of all become a legal citizen. Then you can go to a local hosptial and find out what you can do from there. \n\nI'm going to school to be an RN. I really admire people who are willing to make a difference. Hope everything works out for you!\n\nGood luck!
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hey girl -  yay for nurses! em, i would research the medical schools you would like to attend and see what they require. see, since you are getting an RN, some of your classes may be applied to your medical education. So yeah, do your research and you will have a better idea of what you need to do to prepare. dont box yourself in! you are unique and your program should suit your needs and aspirations. go girl!
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I will pray for you and your children...\n\nWhatever you believe will happen...believe in great things...\n\nGo to a college that will offer housing and financial aid...if College is not what you want...consider a vocational pgm...\nAsk the reference librarian at your city library to help you.... choose a job you will love... \n\nNever Give UP!