I really want to do well after high school and i just wanted to know how do I become a registered nurse.. well i'm so confsued, I don't even know what I want to do yet and it's scaring me.. But I know I want to do something that involves with the medical field..
Oh.. and what are the doctors that deals with pregnancy called?
I just need some info or maybe some websites that would help me. Thank You!
2007-06-09 12:28:46 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Health Care
look into colleges and universities next to you. Some community colleges offer 2 year programs (an associates degree) and some universities offer a bachelor degree in nursing. What you can do is do a google search for RN programs in your state. Then go to their website and check out the requirements for that course. I know good grades in high school are important specially in science and math.
If you want to find out if the medical field is for you, i suggest you go to a nursing home and see if you can get a job there as a nurse's aide or volunteer. It is the best way to get a feel for it at your age.
2007-06-09 12:36:51 · answer #1 · answered by Ruth Less RN 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best place to research a career in nursing (or any career) is the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook
Here's their information page on registered nurses http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos083.htm
You might also consider a career as a licensed practical or vocational nurse. see more here:
http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos102.htm
Btw, I believe nurses that work with pregnancy/childbirth are called nurse/midwives. There's more on that at the above site.
it's a lot of reading, I agree, but it should help clear up your confusion, and help you with deciding your career choce. Best of luck to you!
2007-06-09 23:13:00 · answer #2 · answered by Piggiepants 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i don't know what country you live in,but in canada you need to get a b.n.at a university,a 4 year program. there are still r.n.programs offered in america maine being one of the states offering it.tou should call the nurses association in you state(or the equivalent) i hope you do it.-------an obstetrician delivers babies.
2007-06-09 19:45:41 · answer #3 · answered by lovechristmas41 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
www.nursingworld.org/nursecareer
2007-06-09 21:44:20 · answer #4 · answered by nowrich 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋