community college?

Question

Should i go straight to the university I want or to community college? I plan to go into the nursing program, so which would help me more in getting accepted into the program, going to the college or a community college? please help, i need advice.

and also, please describe how hard the classes are and what you did to get an a?

in high school i have a 3.5 gpa all a's except a low b almost c.

Answer 1

Hi, i always have a problem with answering a direct question without adding more, so here's what an old lady thinks. Maybe I can help a little. And it's not a real easy question to answer,.You know there are basically 2 kinds of nurses..the RN and the LVN. That's your first decision. RN's can get licensed with a degree in 4 years and the LVN can get a license in 2 years usually. Thus the RN's actually make more money, and it seems as though the future opportunities encompass a wider array of choices for career paths. But they certainly do earn it. It takes full concentrated dedication.
If you want to go into a nursing program, It might be best to start all the classes you have to take in a university/ or college that offers a Bachelor's in Nursing.(RN)
There will be: Anatomy, Physiology, Microbiology, different kinds of math classes for medications to the patients. But you will get the full program. Actually a greater and more full education. Take into consideration though, that there will also be some classes like different Psychology and mental health aspects, and perhaps a foreign language, and quite a few math classes. Then, with the RN you will have to do "time" or clinical hour rotations and actually work in a hospital, and maybe a nursing home. There will also be practical classes like taking temperatures,blood pressures and and learning the other medical procedures.. All this BEFORE your actual graduation.

As far as a community college, that could depend on your financial position, and where you live. Some Community colleges offer pre-nursing programs. These classes would include the basics before you actually take the required classes for the nursing program. Some don't. However, if you would check on the classes required for the nursing degree at the college of your choice, then see if the community college offers any of those early basic classes. AND make sure the class credits will transfer over to the University nursing program, that may be a way to go too.
If you are young and in a hurry, getting licensed for a LVN (Licensed Vocation Nurse) would take about 2 years and probably 5 days a week. Could be less expensive at a community college. Then, after you have worked a while as a LVN, you could work your way through a RN program already having your first 2 years behind you, AND your clinical hours. And some RN programs will let you come in the Third of their program year IF you have a LVN license already.
So, there doesn't seem to really be one better than the other, really, it has a lot to do with your personal situation.
It may take some research on your part, and maybe speaking to the counselors at both university and the community college.

It does depend on your grades....a lot...and your dedication ,determination, and at times, great stamina and lots and lots of your time. Be forewarned that there are long waiting lists to get into many Nursing programs.....because there are not enough teaching nurses...sadly, it may be because of money and the investment in their careers .So information about the classes you CAN take while waiting on an opening is important. All the information you can get.
So: as far as getting accepted into a program, grades are important, your own health is important, and the school of your choice would determine your capacity. But in final analysis, it's not the college CHOICE that you go to that determines acceptance into a program it's many of those other things. I hoped this helped a bit on your way to making your decision.It's not a decision that anyone can definitely tell you which is best. All schools are so different in their curriculum.
Best of luck, good wishes,and blessings.

Answer 2

either one, sometimes starting out at the community college is easier because there are fewer things to distract you. the courses you take the first year are pretty basic anyway. if you're the kind that can concentrate and focus no matter what is going on around you, don't mind sharing a room with a stranger and are independent then go for college. if not go with a local college then transfer at the end of the year for a regular college. also consider cost, its much cheaper living off campus. hint: sometimes its easier to get into a more popular college by doing it this way too. but make sure the college you want in the long run accepts the credits from the community college.

Answer 3

You need to check with the dept of nursing at your state university to see what they say about this. Probably the Community college would be OK.

One thing is, you need to be a good student to be a nurse. People's lives are going to be in your hands. So you need to study very carefully when you take chemistry and you need to practice your math so you are good at it. Not calculus -- you dont need to do really hard math, but you should be just about perfect on arithmetic and decent (B) on algebra. There are a lot of times where a nurse has to calculate a medicine dose for a patient. If you screw up, the patient dies. So you need to be reliable on that stuff.

Answer 4

You know some community colleges already have a four year RN nursing program implemented. You would never need to transfer. If you're lucky and near a comm. college that offers it and is accredited, go there.. I can't help you much as far as classes since I only minored in Chemistry and majored in English. Good luck.

Answer 5

You will save a lot of money if you do 2 years at community college and then go to the university. You will get a fine education at both places. CCs are great learning places as well as universities. If you're getting good grades like that in high school, you'll do fine at college. Just never miss class, write down everything the professor discusses, read everything you're supposed to, and write well-researched and well-thought-out papers, and you will get As and Bs in college as well. It's all about determination and the maturity to do what you have to do in order to succeed. Good luck, girl!

Answer 6

what collage do you want to go to and what kind of grades do you get