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I am 25 years of age and am thinking about attending college to become a Registered Nurse. The only problem is that I am not very well educated at all. I have a 6 grade reading comprehension level. i really can't understand much of what I read. i am not the smartest person at all. I have a learning disability and I want to overcome it soon. Based on what I told you about myself, do you really think that college is for a person like me?

2007-05-29 13:27:52 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference Higher Education (University +)

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Of course!! Considering that nursing will be a very hot career in 15+ years because of the baby-boomer generation getting old, you should try it!

You can take reading classes at Kaplan Learning, Sylvan Learning, or many others to build your reading skills!
Once you get those up, you can attend a community college and then move on to a major college or university and enter their nursing program...

You have probobly heard this every day of your life but, if you put in the time to learn and read well, it WILL benefit you in the future!! WHAT DO YOU HAVE TO LOSE??

2007-05-29 14:09:05 · answer #1 · answered by Scotty Shades 4 · 0 0

Why the heck not? you will have to work a lot harder than the others but if that is your dream then GO FOR IT! There are other ways to access the information besides reading it too. You could have someone read it to you or make tapes of you reading the material and play it over and over again when you are falling asleep to help retain it. You could also write the info over and over again. The repetitian helps me remember stuff when i think it's too complicated. And a lot of times, because i memorized it even though i did not understand it, it would click into place eventually and i'd get it. A lot of nursing is book learning but there is a lot more to be learned by actually doing it on the job. Good luck and God bless. The world needs more nurses!!

2016-05-21 06:39:55 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0 0

Do something about your reading comprehension problem FIRST. College requires a lot of reading, and the science classes you'll need to become an RN have particularly dense and challenging readings. Don't set yourself up for failure by plunging in without the necessary skills.

2007-05-30 01:44:57 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

Talk to the admissions offices at the colleges you are thinking about applying about the Learning Needs and Evaluation centers nd programs. Alot of colleges bend over backwards to help people with learning disabilities and needs! So yes I think you can do it, it will be hard but find a college thats willing to help

2007-05-29 13:46:24 · answer #4 · answered by texas hearts 4 · 1 0

My cousin is going to college now, and she has a severe learning disability. She applied to schools based on their learning disability services programs. There are colleges that allow you to apply directly to things that are sometimes called "Learning Differences" programs. There are other names for them, too, but that's one of them. Check out the website below--it has information on programs like these and other helpful tips.

Good luck to you!

2007-05-29 14:43:47 · answer #5 · answered by Tara 2 · 0 0

Why not? Most things can be overcome; for those things that can not be overcome, one must try to find a way around it. Both Churchhill and FDR were dyslexics. Blind and deaf people attend college; if you have the ambition and the means, go for it.

2007-05-29 13:37:43 · answer #6 · answered by Nothingusefullearnedinschool 7 · 0 0

Anyone who has the determination and will to go through college and graduate should go. It looks like you are ready to challenge yourself and you have something you are aiming for. There are several things that colleges will be able to do to help you raise your reading comprehension skills. I definitely think you should go for it. You just have to try your best and be willing to be challenged.

2007-05-29 13:36:47 · answer #7 · answered by jjc92787 6 · 1 0

the average american person has a fifth grade reading level, the national news is based at a fith grade reading level, sad if you ask me!

2007-05-29 13:36:04 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

You can always try, but since most of college consists of reading textbooks, it will probably be difficult to do well.

2007-05-29 13:32:44 · answer #9 · answered by catsmeowjrk2000 6 · 0 0

NO, if you want to throw your money away send it to me instead.

2007-05-29 13:40:10 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1 1

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