I want to become a registered nurse.?
I
am from different country and now i live in USA. I really want to be a
registered nurse but i have no idea what should i do to achieve that,
cause educational system in my country is different. I heard that first i
need to take some classes and then when im done they will put me on the
waiting list and it can take long to get to college. Can you please
explain to me where should i start and what should i do to help my dream
come true?
Higher Education (University +) - 3 Answers
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1 :
It
is honestly not too hard to become one. My Mom was an RN and went to a
nursing school (I'm not sure how long though). Most community colleges
offer nursing courses which are 2 years long, if you really want to go
far you'd do 4 years. But, I'm not sure how long actual nursing school
is.
2 :
Many community colleges offer an RN program which
is 2 years. Often there is a waiting period and you may have to complete
some pre-requisite study before the RN courses.
There are also 4-year BSN programs [Bachelor of Science - Nursing].
Those would be at a 4 year college. I have known students who were on a
waiting list for the RN program at the community college and completed
their BSN at a different college while they were waiting.
3 :
First
off nursing is a tough program...
I hope you are really good at science or are at least prepared to work
your butt off getting As and Bs in your science courses. At my school,
the BSN (Bach. Sci of Nursing) science courses required are:
General Bio
Fundamentals of Organic and Biochemistry
Microbiology
Human Anatomy
Nutrition
Physiology
Pathophysiology
And the nursing courses are rigorous as well. Community colleges do not
require nearly as many sciences as a 4yr program would and in general
are a bit easier. Like the other person said, if you want to get further
in your nursing career, get your BSN (plus it pays a little more).
Goodluck
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