Any Advice?? Nurses or Nursing majors only?
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My one major piece of advice is to manage your time and plan ahead. Plan your week out in advance and set aside time to study and stick to that schedule. It's best to find a job that is related to nursing. Many hospitals offer tuition reimbursement if you agree to work for them once you graduate. That can help with your expenses. As for living arrangements, I would find a roommate that is also in your LVN program. Otherwise you might find it difficult to get quiet time to study if your roommate doesn't understand the pressures of nursing school. Don't be afraid to get low interest school loans to help with bills while you're in school. There are also lots of financial aid programs that not only help with tuition, but living expenses as well. Use the financial aid office at your school for more resources. You can also check with your school about jobs on campus. And don't forget to apply for every scholarship that you qualify for!
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I'm not an RN, so I may not have the best advice, but I do work in health care (diagnotic radiography) and I think your interest in becoming an RN is excellent.  From RNs whom I have known, most have said it's been a rewarding career, but a lot of work, which can be taxing.  Personally, I think building a career in health care is really one of the best choices one can make.  Not only for reasons like $$$, but, health care isn't going away (i.e. job stability, constant progression) and it's a unique field that keeps you on your feet, directly helping people on a daily basis.  Oh, you could check out some universities in your area for what they have to say about RNs.  A lot of websites seem to have information about what it's like to be an RN, etc.
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I have seen ads in my local paper for hospitals willing to pay tuition.  Nursing is a critical shortage in almost every state.  Do some research and see if you have a local hospital that is willing to pay for your education in exchange for your loyalty when you graduate.
121292
I'm in the Med.field too~if you have a real heart for the job&if you really care about people in that aspect,you will ascertain a good time to study hard and focus at your studies~you'll get to where you want to be,a Nurse! helping people. Good luck!
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I am currently in nursing school. I chose it over medical school because I wanted to earn my degree and get to work as soon as possible. So, I'm working on my BSN. It's a four year degree as opposed to medical school being twice as long. Once I graduate, I plan on trying to specialize in ICU and then, at some point, I plan on becoming a nurse anesthetist. Nurses are in high demand right now, pay is good, and you won't have as much to pay back in loans after you finish school. Plus, if you decide you want to go back to school, there are plenty of options for specializing - you can even be a Nurse Practitioner, where you'll be able to prescribe medications and treat patients.\n\nNursing school is challenging, for sure. I wouldn't recommend trying to do too much else while you're in school, because between course work and clinical rotations, there really isn't much time for a personal life. I'm sure that it will be well worth it in the end, though.\n\nGood luck to you, whatever you decide.
116047
I wanna be a nurse practitioner, and my major is nursing
464500
If you are indeed in nursing school and are having a difficult time due to your nursing instructors, all I can say is that you must have had attention drawn to you. From my experience in nursing school, the ones that had a lot of conflict with the instructors were the ones that always had some opinion where they could not keep it to themselves. \n\nJust go through the motions and tell them what they want to hear. It'll make those years much easier and calmer. Just do your clinicals, study hard, and keep any litigious comments/opinions about healthcare to yourself. Good luck.\n\nRemember, once you're a nurse and are working it is different from nursing school.
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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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I'm a critical care registered nurse @ $38/hr.  This is a very promising career and great job stability. But, nursing is not for everyone. Lots of patience needed her especially when patient's families get involved. Big responsibilities and you'll see doctors are people also. If you can stand blood and other bodily fluids, this is the career of the future.\n\nYou have a choice: two year associate's degree in nursing or a bachelor's degree (4yr). There is no difference recognized unless after 10 years of experience, someone's looking to promote a nurse for a managerial position.  In short, just work in patient care as a nurse as oppose to going through all that headache and politics as a nurse manager.
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If you are burned out being a nurse, consider teaching.  My local community college cannot train all the new students who want to be nurses because there aren't enough qualified nurses willing to teach.  We need you in the classroom!
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well it depends on what kinda work you wanna do. Like if you want to be an LPN, i would suggest becoming a CNA, then you could experience working under an LPN in a nursing home or hospital. Thats what i did and having that kinda experience makes it look good when you go to collage to become an LPN or RN and is actually required to get into a nursing program in most places.. Plus its nice to add that to your resume..
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I think they would accept any major.  But you would need a good background in chemistry, biology, and math.  Figure out which school you'd like to attend and then check for specific requirements.  If that doesn't work out you could always go into nursing, a field that will boom as there is a major need for nurses right now, and really good pay too.
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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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LOOK FOR A SCHOOL WHERE YOU CAN GET YOUR RN AT THE END OF THE FIRST 2 YEARS, AND THEN CONTINUE WITH YOUR BSN.  IN OTHER WORDS, GET ENTRY INTO THE NURSING PROGRAM (NOT JUST "PRE-NURSING") RIGHT OFF THE BAT.\n\nI know too many people who have done "pre nursing" only to find there are limited spots in the actual nursing program at the end for their first 2 years.\n\nCheck out your local community colleges.  The one near me offers a wonderful nursing program (low cost too), you get your RN at the end of the 2 years.  Then it's easier to get into a 4 year school to finish your BSN (called "RN to BSN" programs).\n\nAlso, if you get your RN you could work full time and finish your BSN part time.  Most hospitals will pay for you to finish your BSN if you are their employee.
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I am not exactly sure what you are asking, as that isn't a full sentence--but I will try to give some input.  \n\nJust the other day on the news they were discussing the current crisis in the medical field because of the drastic shortage of Nurses.  One hospital personnel director said she could easily hire 100 nurses for their hospital alone, because they were so short.  Nurses are feeling the strain of this by having to cover more patients then what they should.  This passes a danger on to the patients that they are not getting the full attention that they should.\n\nFurther complicating this situation is that there aren't enough Professors of Nursing available, because the colleges cannot pay comparable wages to what the hospitals supposedly can--to be able to teach the number of students wanting to go to Nursing School. It is a terrible situation and with the impending threat of Bird Flu, I fear that the medical world is going to be knocked on it's bottom.  I only wish I could have finished my BSN.  Hope that helps with what you were asking.  GL
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RN hands down! The sky is the limit as far as opportunities after your degree. Then there's a thing called 'prestige'.
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How about starting in nursing school.\nwhat a concept.