i am thinking of studying to be a nurse but i am 42 and i only have high school education where do i start?
602786
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.
517979
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
1140168
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!
323304
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.
959525
If you want to work in a hospital, then your going to have to suck it up , and spend the money for the training in the career that you would really enjoy.  You didn't mention what kind of hospital work you would like to do, but if you already have a Bachelors degree, then you would only need two years of training to become a Registered Nurse.  It's a good field of work with a wide variety of jobs.  I spent 20 plus years working in surgery, and then did a Mid-life career change, which led me into being a Professional Barber.  My wife has been a R.N. for 18 years, and still loves doing it.  Hope this helps ya!
1098627
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.
1147566
Call your local community college or adult education system.  Most of your CNA classes are offered through one of those, and one of your requirements for completeing the class is so many hours in a clinical setting (nursing home).  Most of the schools have an agreement with the popular nursing homes in your area for their students to study there.  Then once you are in the door for your school training, you open the possibility of proving yourself and being offered a position.
1091974
It takes four years to get a bachelor of science in nursing.   The first two years are the basic English , algebra, chemistry, psychology etc.  The 2cnd two years are the nursing core  units... medical-surgical, psych, theory lectures, anatomy and physiology, practicals and hospital clinicals.  You should be strong in science and math.  You will have to write well to communicate and are expected to make a few formal papers with bibliography's etc.  I imagine it varies from uni to uni a little .  When you graduate you take your board exam that takes about 2 days and if you pass then you get your license ...You can contact universities that you are interested in and ask for course curriculum's. you can contact universities over the internet and most will send a full prospectus and application.  You could even tour them at your leisure. While you are still in high school....You can do volunteer work in a medical setting or an internship where available or work after school in a nursing home or hospital to be certain this is what you want to do. Keep in mind that some hospitals (the ones I have worked at) don't recognise anything less than a BSN..and that those who have less than a BSN may get lower pay. *I am not saying you are not as good as an RN...just the facts* Good luck
1094074
The best I can think of is doing a blended MSN/MBA or MSN/MPH. This combination of degrees should give you the education needed to put you in hospital administration or work in healthcare policy. The MSN could also give you enough education to teach nursing to students that are aspiring BSN's, LPN's or ADN's. The Doctor of Nursing Practice could also prepare you for a career in research or education, and at most institutions that is only one extra year of schooling. The DNP is a new degree, but with healthcare you never know what the future holds. Or you could take the next 4+ years and become a PhD. \n\nHow does Dr. Lilbittygirl sound? I think it has a ring to it! Reach for the sky...
425487
You must go to college and get a degree, then apply for medical school.\n\nor\n\nGo to a nursing college.
528437
If you want to become a nurse, then it will be for life.  You need to go thru the appropriate courses to become the best you can be.  Check your local hospitals for nursing schools.
873841
Go into nursing school first - they will rotate you through all of the areas a nurse works. Keep an open mind because something may come up you like better. If you like the idea of nursing, great, but just take it day by day. It's a job with a lot of responsibility and very little authority - you have to love it to do it.\nTalk to colleges that offer nursing programs and other RN's - they will give you the best insight.\nBoth of the areas you talk about are specialities that will require extra education, so be aware of that as well.\nGood luck and Welcome!
704672
If you're going into nursing because you think it's profitable, you're probably not cut out for the job.  The clue there was when you asked which was better.  Nursing is a vocation - you have to WANT to help people, not just do the job for financial gain.  The training is not just for 3 years, it's a lifelong learning curve and once qualified you have to prove that you are keeping up to date with your education and practice, or face being struck off the register.  If you're prepared to study for the rest of your working life, work extremely unsocial hours including night shift, weekends, xmas etc then go for it.  Have a look at the link below for entry requirements - this is the organisation you must apply to in order to gain entry into nurse training.
584033
Getting into any nursing school in the US right now is extremely competitive (even community colleges). If you don't have a high GPA, nursing school isn't an option. Perhaps you should look into becoming a Certified Nursing Assistant or Patient Care Technician. While working, perhaps retake some classes and repair your GPA. If the grades you got are the best you can do, nursing probably isn't a good match for you.
1113159
You have to go to a nursing school there first I would imagine.
600752
You are certainly not out of your mind and not old by any means.  People I know got their nursing degrees when they were well over 45 and are working, making good money.\n\nThe medical career is extremely rewarding.  You feel like you're part of the solution rather than part of the problem.  I highly recommend it.\n\nCan't recommend schools, etc., in your area, but wish you all the very best!
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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.