I'm thinking about going back to school for a degree in nursing, problem is I don't know where to start. I taken some college classes, but nothing related to the field, so I'm basically starting off "brand new".
2007-03-08 08:17:16 · 6 answers · asked by mina 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Other - Education
There are a few core classes most nursing programs require. These are generally Anatomy and Phys. I and II, General Psychology, and English I and II. Some other course are Introduction to Sociology, General Biology I and II, and/or Microbiology. Its good idea to research Nursing schools in your area and see what their pre-req's are for their nursing program. I recc. taking some of these classes first and seeing how you do in them. Shoot for an A or a B as most nursing programs are very competitive (almost all require a min. of a 2.5, but most students who gain admission have at least a 3.0).
Many students consider nursing without taking any lab. science courses, only to find out when they do..they hate it. Its fairly wise to take these courses now, see how you do, then transfer to a college that has an accredited nursing program and complete some classes there while you apply for admission to their program. Admission is generally based upon your GPA in the pre req. classes, a personal statement, and your score on the NCLEX exam. Some colleges also require an interview before you are admitted to their school of nursing.
Best of luck! Nursing is a great "in demand" career!
2007-03-08 09:39:22 · answer #1 · answered by NM83 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to the campus counselor and they will set you up with a list to start with...you know like all of the prerequisite classes and that will be a good place to start. I have been toying with the idea myself for far too long. I have hesitated so long that if I would have gone to school when I started thinking about it I could have been a nurse with master's degrees.
2007-03-08 08:47:20 · answer #2 · answered by yidlmama 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i wished to congratulate you besides :) this is standard to be worried while beginning any type of faculty no longer to show nursing college ;) you will do exactly wonderful :-) somebody pronounced protecting one's notes prepared that could merely make getting to grasp and examining that plenty 'much less perplexing'. Making be conscious/index taking part in cards for exams can truly help one to evaluate incredibly new (or reviewing) vocab words. the bigger index taking part in cards are much less perplexing on the hand (and eyes ;) study communities could be a great massive help if people can coordinate their schedule or possibly a 'study chum'. Making up mock/practice exams can truly help for exams incredibly interior the format that the instructor prefers alongside with real/fake, fill interior the clean, matching, dissimilar decision, short essay or such. it is trouble-free to possibly see the place weaknesses happen and study that information greater. you additionally can locate examining much less perplexing to study books alongside with from the youngster's area on the library and/or bookshop to help placed terminology into layperson's words.
2016-12-14 14:08:58 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nurses are in such short supply that any college would be glad to have you enroll in their School of Nursing and the credits you already have will probably apply as all types of adjustments are being made to welcome ex-students back ~~~ trust me and give it a try.
Good Luck ~~~ hospitals need nurses with heart and if you have the courage to go back to school and better yourself ~~~ you have heart.
2007-03-08 08:28:03 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You got right idea my GF is an RN she makes more that i do she went to school for 2yrs then went to work
2007-03-08 08:26:35 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Please try: http://www.nursingmasters.com They have lots of good information on various nursing degrees both Bachelors and Masters
2007-03-13 16:31:48 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋