How important is a first aid course before studying nursing at university?
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It should part of your classes. You should ask your counselor for advise. I didn't need it durring my classes, just before I did my clinicals.
97871
well, that depends on the country you live, but if you live in U.S.A you need to study pre-medicine first at college and then study medicine. Look for colleges that offer these. In other countries (like mine) you study directly medicine without having to take pre-medicine first.\nSo, the best advice i can give you is to find out what the colleges near you have to offer and how this works where you live, it won't be hard. Good luck!\nP.S. Excuse my english, is not my native language.
908982
not sure bout statistics... but im a nursing student... its bloody hard
153243
You can contact a nearby state college or if you do not want bothered by them begging you to sign with them-contact a nearby hospital ask the nursing staff-I found what school I needed and what field I would like to do for know and How to get there by a local Hospital (nursing staff and nursing home)The college seem to just want me to sign with little answers.Also online nursing classes in the search engine and just start reading away.
450499
You're college will make sure you choose the right classes.  Of course, you will have to take the core classes:  english, algebra, chemistry, etc.  You also have to take the nursing related classes:  pharmacology, biology, psychology, anatomy, nutrition, etc.
1040521
NUS...im not too sure...coz its their 1st intake this yr\n\ncurtin uni...some hospital in sg is not accepting cert from this uni i heard...\nmonash n sydney not too bad...\nmy guess will b king's college in uk...
245161
Nursing is very hard. You can take a one year course. Lpn. Or you can go for two years, Rn with Associate's degree, or three years bacclaurette, or four years bachelor's. It requires you taking sciences and math and English as well as nursing courses. It's tough because you are dealing with human lives and there is no room for error. It is the most rewarding thing you do, however. It's worth all the aches and pains you endure in your back to make a difference to someone. You don't do it for the money, though you are well compensated. You bust your butt, you give up holidays and weekends and sometimes a night sleep.
643062
Do not read first aid.  I got 3 or 4 questions out of 350 from first aid.  Focus on the scientific concepts not on rote memorization.  Every question will make you think not regurgitate.  Take the kaplan course and do at least 10,000 questions.  There are no other books you need.
1102796
i assume you're going to a 4-year college correct? but either way, it's always good to get your BSN before you take the board exam >> NCLEX-RN << and if you pass it then you're be qualified as a RN. i myself also spent 4 years to get my BSN before passing the board exam and became a RN. many people would just go straight to take the exam after they've earned an associate degree in science to become a RN, that way they save time and money. but i wouldn't suggest you to go for the shortcut, the BSN comes in very helpful in the long run as if you want to advance to a higher degree like DNP - master degree in nursing, very very good money. lol but anyways, just try to have fun with the pre-nursing courses for now and worry about being a RN later. i'm sure your professors will give you a lot of help and you'll understand more about the consequences of becoming a nurse.
803105
There is a massive nurse shortage in the UK.  If you became a nurse it would afford you much oppurtunity.  Many people leave the country if they can pay for it because there isn't enough nurses.  Nurses work all sorts of shift so you there would be a good chance that you could find one that fits you perfectly.  Also a nurse gets the chance to study different forms of medicine from working with old or very young to even learning the world of surgery and become a medical techinical field.  A paramedic does have its perks but I would sugguest becoming a nurse.  The choice is and always will be in your hands.  Good luck.
180532
You need to go to nursing school. They usually have mother/baby classes in nursing school. You need to have a strong science,chemistry,and math background. Good luck.You dont have to go to college before nursing school. You can be accepted to a university that has a nursing program or go to a community college that has the program.You don't have to get an associates degree at a community college unless you aren't accepted to a 4 year school.
765166
NHS is great for college!colleges def. look at things that you were a part of in highschool...and NHS is one of them! The more things you are involved in the better!
955987
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.
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I work for a college that offers lots of medical training nursing, ems, etc.  All of our students have to have CPR training before entering the program.  We have over 2,000 new students a semester that need this!!  \nSo contact local colleges that train nurses, etc...also local amublance companies because they are constantly having to renew their CPR.  Make flyers and get it out there.\n\nHospital tend to do it themselves but it doesn't hurt asking...even small Dr's offices.
710842
im training to be a nurse
711750
I should think that a university degree trains you to do well in the entrance exams.  Therefore, it would appear that they are of the utmost importance.
539511
There are a few things. One major one is nursing. There a numerous schools that have a 2 year RN (register nurse) program. RN's work shift work (not your mon-friday crap). The job is very rewarding and has many options for continuing your education through the hospital you may be working at. Another, still in the emergency care field, is a paramedic. A two year program is a basic degree for a paramedic.Again you'll be working shift work. But a much more exciting job if you ask me. Normally you'd be running a 24-48 schedule. Which means you'll work for 24 hrs straight. (Including sleeping if there are no calls.) Then you'll be off for 48hrs. So you end up with 2/3 of the year off!!! Either way there are plenty more options but those are just two careers that quickly came to my mind.