I am 20 years old and really want to get into the healthcare field. I want to become a RN. But before I do that I want to earn my LPN certificate so that I can work. What are the first steps to take in becoming a RN?
2007-03-25 04:49:18 · 6 answers · asked by stoney7786 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
well apply for one or the other, find out what u need for the course the make sure u have all the requirements, then hand in the application and hope that u will get accepted into the course.
Good Luck
2007-03-25 04:55:12 · answer #1 · answered by NoOneKnowsMe 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Enrolling into a college that you like and has the RN major available. Taking the prerequisites and required courses like: Anatomy, Physiology, Microbiology, Psychology, Sociology, etc. Speak to their counselor about their RN major requirements in their campus. I am an RN major. That is how I did it. I've taken all my courses to take in order to get into the RN program. I am also wanting to take LVN/LPN as well, since I've completed CNA already. LVN/LPN school's are different because they are private school's and they are 1 year in length. The RN program is 2 years in length and not through a private school.
2007-03-25 12:03:09 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to go to College and study nursing.
Its like getting a Biology Degree but not as hard.
Easier classes and only a little Biology and Chemistry and Math
It probly makes sense to try to be a doctor first, then is you can't do it or party too much on the weekends, then become a nurse instead.
They get like $15 to $30 an hour I think, sometimes even more.
2007-03-25 11:56:06 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Find a school and sign up to take the NLN and whatever else they have you take to place you in classes. youll also need a recent physical and up to date shots and PPD. Most places have a wait list but dont get discouraged. If you do get waitlisted work as much as possible now because once you are in class thats all youll have time for and working a fulltime job is pretty much out.
2007-03-25 11:53:11 · answer #4 · answered by Lindsay 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check with a couple nursing schools that you are interested in, talk to them and see what they recommend as preparation. Each school can have different requirements for admission. And admission to nursing schools can be very competitive. Good luck.
2007-03-25 12:00:01 · answer #5 · answered by Judy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should go to a four year college for a BS in Nursing.
2007-03-25 12:18:57 · answer #6 · answered by c1523456 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋