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How do I become a RN nurse when I grow up?
Asked by pink_pie13
I'm in 7th grade, and in college I want to try to become a RN nurse. How many years of college do I need to become a RN nurse, and what degree do I need? do I need to go to nursing school as well?
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Well first of you have to go to college to become an registered nurse. Here are some things you can do now to help you get there faster.
1. Get your Certified Nursing Assistant CNA. There are so many places that offer a fast tract program instead of taking the semester long course at a college. They also pay for you to go take the State Certified Exam. (big benefit)
2. Once you get your CNA, USE IT!!!!! You can work at the hospital or a senior nursing home.
3. When you got on with a hospital (for example) they will pay for you to further your education. Its called tuition reimbursement. I got my company to pay for all of my nursing school. I just had to work for them for 2 years after I graduated. However, there is a catch. You need to maintain a certain GPA to get this advantage.
4. You can either get at Bachelors or Associates in Nursing. There are a couple differences. The Bachelors takes 4 years. You can be a supervisor if you have a Bachelors as well. Also its a couple dollars more an hour if you get your Bachelors. In the Associates it take 2 years. Honestly my opinion get your Associates first and than go back to school to get your Bachelors.
5. To get into a nursing program your grades need to be the best of the best! You have a better chance of getting in to a program if your grades are very good.
6. You need to take pre recs to get into the program. In AZ the pre recs are Chemistry, alot of Biology, Math and English. You will learn more about which classes to take when you get to the college point in your life.
Hopefully this helped! Best of Luck!!!! And let me tell you getting there is hard, but its totally worth it!!! I love my JOB!
I am a RN in PEDS
Answered by Carmen
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Make sure you do chemistry as part of your courses. When you make it to college or University you will need to complete a four year degree to be an RN. Good luck! :)
Answered by Dre
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Becoming a RN 'nurse' is a wonderful career. There are many ways to become certified. I recommend the route that my girlfriend is going. She is attending a community college to receive her certification. It only takes two years after you have graduated from high school.
Hope this helps and good luck...
Answered by Jonathan O
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Many community colleges offer an RN program. Look into the colleges where you live and see which ones offer it. It is a two year program.
Also, You can go to a university and pursue a BSN(BACHELORS OF SCIENCE IN NURSING)....
Answered by mandolynn
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Get your BSN, which is a 4 year degree that will take you at least 6 years because of clinical time. Nursing school is community college at the minimum. To prepare yourself now some recommendation I have would be to take any and every single science course you can in school and when you are old enough (like HS) work as a CENA....being in the healthcare environment will help you more than you ever know!
Answered by SadToday22
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