How do i train to become a nurse?
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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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I hope that you are not asking this question for yourself. You need more education and common sense to be a nurse-- Problem solving skills that go beyond yahoo answers.
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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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How about starting in nursing school.\nwhat a concept.
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You can obtain schooling through many schools. some probably in your area, however, to become licensed as an RN or NP, you still need to do clinicals. They will take time. I am not sure how many hours it is because i did my schooling the conventional way, but you can do most of the class time online. However, you say that you are unable to attend school, so I am not sure how you will attend clinicals.
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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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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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Study, it never fails.  If you know the material, ou'll be ok.  If you do not know, why should you be a nurse
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some nursing schools don't require getting a CNA or LVN before getting an RN. many local community colleges just require you to have pre-requisite classes (science, english, etc) done before you get into the nursing program itself. depending on the area you're from, the RN nursing program may be impacted (there are more applicants for the nursing program than there are spaces), and some may accept those with a lot of previous volunteer work, health background, etc. \n\nhere's a site where you can ask people about all kinds of nursing questions:\n\nwww.allnurses.com
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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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Make it easier for ppl to enter the field with less theoretical qualifications required to begin, and more practical on the job training towards accredited certification. Employees should enter as students. And work the way up as students with practical and theoretical training for period of say 4 years approx with reasonable pay. \nIncrease pay for Nurses and benefits\nIntroduce nurses training into the highschool and junior highschool curricula or/and\nprovide housing benefits for nurses, combined with a contract work package for free training
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Try visiting  www.discovernursing.com - you'll find tons of information there on nursing.\n\nDespite prior statements,  you do not need a BS to be an RN.   There are two-year RN programs and RN bridge programs for persons  who have an LPN/LVN.   The push MAY be for RNs to have a bachelor's degree,  but the  reality is that there is such a shortage of nurses  willing to work  in NURSING (yes, nurses work in  fields outside of active nursing),  that states/countries are creating  avenues to bring  in more  nurses quickly.\n\nWhat you can do with a nursing certificate/degree will depend upon the state/country you live in.  Generically, you could go back and do a 1 year nursing certificate program and become an LPN/LVN.  Or, you could pick up the sciences and other pre-reqs you need and complete a 2nd associates--the outcome could be an LPN/LVN or an RN depending upon the school/program you enter into.  Or, you could transfer to a university and pursue a bachelor's degree in nursing.
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There is a shortage of nurses, and a person who is 40 is in the prime of life and will probably make a great nurse!  Many middle aged people decide on a career change, and often go to school to pursue their goals.   Depending on what kind of nurse you want to become, there are 18 month programs for an LVN, 2 year RN and 4 year RN programs.  You might look into nearby colleges and check out the 2 year program. \n\nSome colleges have programs set up with the nearby hospitals so their students can be working in some sort of nursing job while they are enrolled as students in the nursing program.  \n\nGood luck.
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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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Depends on what type of nurse you want to be.  There are many different types from LPN, RN, specialities, to Nurse Practitioners.  All have different requirements.\n\nCheck out the links below for more detail.
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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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I worked as a nurse in a nursing home they would provide training for free in exchange for 6 months of staying there and working. You can also check with your local community college if you go this route you have to pay up front but it gives you more options as far as where you work.\nGood Luck!