i want 2 go 2 school 4 nursing i graduatedN2003 I never took any college classes what steps should i take: ).?

Answer 1

This all depends on the type of nursing you are interested in. If you want to be a Licensed Practical Nurse I believe you only need a certificate Program. This may only take 1 year or so to complete. If you want to be an RN there are two ways of doing this. You can get the RN degree at a community college in two years or go to a four year school and get a BS RN. The two year degree is usually not accepted by most 4 year colleges if you want to later go on and get the BS RN degree. You need to seriously make a decision before you make your choice. This will save you a lot of time and money! The BS RN nurses are highly sought after in the medical field. They can go on to administration or further their education and go into a specialty later on like nurse anesthesiologist or pediatrics etc. There are so many avenues available to a BS RN. They can become travel Nurses, Work in air Rescue, surgical etc., etc
You should start getting as much info as possible by making appointments with advisers from community colleges, vocational schools, and four year colleges. Talk to them about the program they offer--LPN, RN or BS RN. Go on line to their web sites if possible before you go so you have some idea as to their programs. Talk to someone who is a nurse. Check out local hospitals for programs if they're a teaching hospital. Get all the info you can about the different types of nursing careers available before you make your choice. It's a great profession no matter which type you choose!

Answer 2

You can start by calling a nearby junior or community college. Many have a 2 year program for registered nursing. It is a very specific program and they will guide you in the courses you need. If the one you call does not have a nursing program, I'm sure they could refer you to others. Most states and hospitals now either require or strongly prefer for nurses to have a 4 year college degree. After you graduate from the 2 yr. program, you can register at a nearby university nursing program for the other two years. This way you can work and get tuition reimbursement help from your employer. Most hospitals have this type of program. See web site below for list of nursing schools. I just saw the answer that says a certified nursing assistant course is required before entering nursing school. Well, maybe in a certain locale or school, but I have never heard of it...so it is not in all places. And I know many recent graduates. I would like more info on "boces"..would the person who posted that please email me so i can learn about that? Good Luck on your schooling.

Answer 3

go to the college you want to attend for nursing classes and get all the info from them, from a counselor on what steps you need to take, but I know that a certified nursing assistant course is required before you can even get in the nursing program, and a chemistry for heath sciences class too.

Answer 4

First you will need to be admitted to the college. Next you will need to take placement tests. Depending on your scores you might need to take some remedial courses before you can start taking the pre-requisites for the nursing program. After you have a certain amount of pre-requisites out of the way and if you have met the qualifications you will be allowed to apply to the nursing program. If you are accepted you will be allowed to start taking nursing courses the next semester. If you are not accepted, you will need to retake the courses you got the lowest grades in. You will also need to reapply to the nursing program.

Answer 5

I you have a BOCES school in you community, they offer nursing and it is a lot cheaper then a college. Most nurses in this town went to boces. .

Answer 6

go to local community college or business college. they can give you the right path.

Answer 7

Please try: http://www.nursingmasters.com They have lots of good information on various nursing degrees both Bachelors and Masters