I know this is not an easy field. Nurses are some of the most overlooked, under appreciated people in medicine. BUT! I have a longing to do it. Can anyone tell me what I have to do to become and RN....what does the training involve.? How long is the schooling? Let me mention...I have a bit of a week stomach (for vomit and saliva), though I think I can over come both. I dont know how I would handle surgery either....
My dream is to do either pediactrics or obstetrics...some type of practice with children or babies. Any info you can give me would be greatly appreciated!!! I am moving to the Fayetteville area of NC in about 2 weeks.
2006-11-20 20:03:04 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
OMG! I want to be a nurse too and in peds too! I know in Cali there are community colleges that offer classes for becoming an RN and it takes about 4 years. You first have to do your pre-requisits and then sign up after those are done, into the nursing program. Then from there you take such classes as anatomy, biology, sociology, etc. But I have to warn you, if you don't think you can do it now then you might not be able to later. There is a 40% drop out rate, so you have to be very determined. I personally love blood and guts but for the life of me vomit kills me to deal with LOL :) If you decide to do it make sure that you volunteer at a local hospital in the department you want to work in. Then you will make friends and be more likely to get in that department after you are done with schooling and are ready to work. I hope this helps!Oh and the pay is great too, up to $5000 a month! Cant beat that!
2006-11-20 20:18:23 · answer #1 · answered by Court04 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yeah. I actually looked into depth in this field. Nursing is a great field, the highest growing profession as baby boomers are getting older. You can make 20-50 bux an hour depending on where you live. If you have a week stomach it probably isnt for you. The wait to get into the nursing field is very long, as many qualified people are applying for this field but very little is teaching it,( they make more money just working). The hours are long but rewarding. You can be a registered nurse after 2 years. After that you can start making the bux if you dont want to specialize. Specializing into a field will take 4 years or a bachelors. There are many ways to get into the program quciker cna-lpn-rn, lpn-rn, ect
2006-11-20 20:10:46 · answer #2 · answered by JN 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's a tough field to get in to from what I hear. But well worth it if you can. The demand for RN's is skyrocketing, particularly with the baby boomers reaching retirement. As a result, at least in Maryland, the nursing programs have become very competitive and even straight A students are being waitlisted. If you can find a school with a decent program, be sure to find out what the wait list is like. Good luck!
2006-11-20 20:15:10 · answer #3 · answered by B 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
there is a nursing shortage and there are many nursing schools at universities and Jr colleges.
Licensed Practical Nurse-- 1 year at a technical school or some jr. colleges
Registered Nurse-- 2 years at a Jr college,or 4 years at a college.
You have to apply and get accepted into nursing school, must have a high school degree maybe a GED.
Must be able to study hard and multi-task.
Don't worry about fear of vomit or whatever. You get used to it.
I have to warn you most people I know who have been in nursing 5 years or more wish they had NOT gone into nursing. Sick people are at their personal worst and take it out on you. So do the doctors. You do everything from wiping butts to putting tubes down people's nose to their stomach. And you have to do it fast because you are under-staffed, there's a person bleeding in the next room, and a lady just fell out of bed in another. Just being honest.
2006-11-20 20:20:01 · answer #4 · answered by winkcat 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
A GED is the equivalent of a high school diploma, and makes you eligible to attend college. Most nursing programs will make you take SATs or ACTs as an entrance requirement, so those scores, along with other college credit GPAs are often more important than whether you have an actual diploma or GED.
2016-05-22 04:44:35 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i live in missouri and I have worked in several nursing homes.
every nurse I have talked to says it is better to get you bachelors degree or even your masters. Now a days LPN's dont really get the experience they need in emergency, my sister in law is going to be an RN and she is just taking the nursing school, but it is better to get your general requirements out of the way first, then go into nursing. Two years general + two years RN training= B.S.R.N. (Bachelor of Science/Resistered Nurse)
There isnt a medical facility that would not hire you with those credintials. If this is truly the path you want to take then I say go for, but go all the way with it and it will make you proud one day.
Good luck and God speed on your quest.
2006-11-20 20:21:59 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
the girl i'm seeing is going to kent state in ashtabula.she is about to become a RN
i'm sure any college that has a nursing program can help u find out what u asked
2006-11-20 20:07:15 · answer #7 · answered by jawtar 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋