I am very interested in getting my nursing degree (2 year).?

Question

I haven't been to college, and I really want to get a 2 year nursing degree. I have been told that most hospitals will pay for your education if you work for them and then work for them for a period of time afterwards. Anyone have any suggestions. I don't have any college credits. Any schools that are recommended?
Ally

Answer 1

You need to take the pre-requisite courses (biology, microbiology, etc) before you can begin the two year nursing degree. Once you have taken those courses and you qualify for admission to nursing school, then you will be in a position to explore sponsership options.

I might suggest that you just take out federal student loans (or if you qualify, grants) and then you will have maximum flexibility in working where you want in the area you want to work when you are done with your degree.

There are State and Federal programs for working in underserved areas or hospitals reimbursing existing loans in exchange for working in a particular location. Your bargining hand is much stronger once you have actually completed nursing school as opposed to just getting started.

Good luck.

Answer 2

by stating '2 year' are you meaning an associate's degree? (RN?) if so, look into technical/vocational schools in your area.. most have LPN courses that are a year long, sometimes less.. you do need to have your CNA certificate to take the course, but don't need any general educational college credits - they include the necessary ones in the program. Once you complete the LPN program you can take another year of vocation courses to get your associates RN. I find this was the best way to approach it for me because you can work as an LPN (gain experience and get good pay) while attending the RN program. If you decide to get your bachelors RN, you can do another 'bridge course' from there to do so. Vocational programs are great for getting you trained and out into the work force. I highly suggest it. The only pre-req you would need is your CNA, which most vocational schools who offer LPN will also offer CNA courses that are anywhere from 1-3 months long (nursing homes also will sometimes offer the course) and you can work as a CNA during your LPN training - the pay is not bad.