What college classes do I need to take to become a Registered Nurse?
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You're college will make sure you choose the right classes.  Of course, you will have to take the core classes:  english, algebra, chemistry, etc.  You also have to take the nursing related classes:  pharmacology, biology, psychology, anatomy, nutrition, etc.
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If you are in the United States, there are many two-year programs that qualify their graduates to take the state boards for registered nurses. These programs are generally offered by community colleges.\n\ns
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Your best bet for this career field would be to get a bachelor's degree in nursing, resulting in RN licensure.  While in school, take courses that would help you to be admitted to law school.\n\nAfter graduation, apply for law school.
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A lot depends on how close to graduation you are.\nIf you are two semester or less, finish the health admin.\nthis will allow you to work in a hospital.\nYou can then work toward the RN.\nIf you are just starting the health admin then change to RN and follow your heart.\nFollow your heart either way!
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I would suggest a 2 year RN program at a community college.  I would then complete the BSN while working as a nurse (to make sure you like it) then apply to a CRNA (or other nurse practitioner school if you want to explore other nurse practice opportunities) and work while in school.  That way you are making a fairly good living and working in the field. \n\nThe link below may prove informative. \n\nGood luck!
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Being a pharmacist is a lot more training and it is extensive. Nursing you have many routes you can take depending on what in the field you want to do.  There is CNA, LPN, or RN.  CNA, being the fastest route.  As far as RN you can either choose to have a diploma, associate's degree, bachelor's degree, master's degree, or PHD in nursing.  You can also work a variety of settings.  I've been in the field for 21 years but I float all around a hospital, so every shift is different which I love. I also have other titles of which I also do freelance and volunteer work with.
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There are 3 ways in becoming a nurse (RN).  Diploma program, associate's degree, and bachelor's degree.  You can also become an LPN.  The diploma program and associate degree program take 2 years to complete.  However, most AD (associate's degree) programs require sciences to be completed or will put you on a wait list.  The AD program is usually offered by a community college or local college.  The diploma program is easier to get into (no wait list, no sciences prior to admission) and is offered by a hospital or adult community classes.  The LPN is usually offered through adult classes and will only take 1 year.  The advantage of becoming an LPN is that you will become a nurse in one year and can transfer to a college to then become an RN for only an additional year.  (You can work as an LPN as you study to become an RN).  So, yes it is possible for you to become an RN in 2 years.  If you are a senior now, look at all of the programs near you NOW.  You need to apply because the spots to fill up quickly.  I hope this was helpful in your quest to becoming an RN.  If you can, brush up on your sciences.
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OMG! I want to be a nurse too and in peds too! I know in Cali there are community colleges that offer classes for becoming an RN and it takes about 4 years. You first have to do your pre-requisits and then sign up after those are done, into the nursing program. Then from there you take such classes as anatomy, biology, sociology, etc. But I have to warn you, if you don't think you can do it now then you might not be able to later. There is a 40% drop out rate, so you have to be very determined. I personally love blood and guts but for the life of me vomit kills me to deal with LOL :) If you decide to do it make sure that you volunteer at a local hospital in the department you want to work in. Then you will make friends and be more likely to get in that department after you are done with schooling and are ready to work. I hope this helps!Oh and the pay is great too, up to $5000 a month! Cant beat that!
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You need to be admitted into the nurses program.  Besides the nurses courses, you'll need to take biology and chemistry - and anything else the nurses are required to take.\n\nOh, if you've never been in college before, you'll have to take all the courses for a degree, like writing, algebra, at least one art and one humanity--the whole curriculum for getting a degree which will probably include a foreign language.
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a first class(>60%) in Biology, Chemistry, will count high for Nursing...there are Degree(=B.Sc.),and diploma courses, Degree is better, but will require higher grades too!\nfor Law -- a B+ in Humanities subjects =Civics, Language, Social sciences will probably help, tho any majors are acceptable, there is usually an entrance test u have to qualify first
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check nursing schools
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Getting into any nursing school in the US right now is extremely competitive (even community colleges). If you don't have a high GPA, nursing school isn't an option. Perhaps you should look into becoming a Certified Nursing Assistant or Patient Care Technician. While working, perhaps retake some classes and repair your GPA. If the grades you got are the best you can do, nursing probably isn't a good match for you.
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Registered nursing actually has 2 different tracks (there may still be 3).  One may become an RN by going to junior or community college for 2 years and then taking the license exam.   Another way is a 4 year BSN that will prepare you not only for patient care, but for nursing management as well.  Many of the nurses I worked with started out the an ASN (2 yr degree) and then went on to the BSN while working as an RN.  \n\nThere may still be some 3 year diploma courses, but those are going away.  Years ago that was the norm and there were many hospital based diploma courses, but of late they have become college based and ASN or BSN degrees. \n\nAnother route is to take an LPN course which takes about a year and then work as an LPN while going on to RN school.  \n\n There is a well established distance learning program leading to the RN credential at Excelsior College in New York (It was called Regents College and you still hear the term Regents degreed nurse).  \n\nCheck with the NLN - the National League for Nursing as it is the program accreditor for Nursing schools.  It will be very hard to get a job or a license if your school is not NLN accredited. \n\nAlso check your state's licensing board to see if they have any special requirements.
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I don't know any schools in your area but I have some info that might help.\n\nCheck the local hospitals as they might have a school there as well as the local technical colleges. \n\n Besides from the grades, you need a background in chemistry and anatomy.  So if you don't have those classes you should take them before you can even get into the program.  You also need to have experience in hospital setting and if that means volunteering at hospitals or old age homes, get out and do it.  The more you have the better they will look at you.\n\nIn my area, the wait list is about 2 years long to get into the program and you have to have prereqs done before you can even apply to get onto the wait list.  \n\nWhen you find the school you'd like to attend they should have a course guideline that will tell you the classes you need to finish your degree.\n\nHope this link helps.\n\nGood luck in your career change.
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I suggest you take the 3 year nursing program. The quick study courses do not adiquitely train you for the higher paying RN jobs. \nthey only prep you for the LPN or CENA jobs that can pay Min. wages.
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Registered nursing actually has 2 different tracks (there may still be 3). One may become an RN by going to junior or community college for 2 years and then taking the license exam. Another way is a 4 year BSN that will prepare you not only for patient care, but for nursing management as well. Many of the nurses I worked with started out the an ASN (2 yr degree) and then went on to the BSN while working as an RN. \n\nThere may still be some 3 year diploma courses, but those are going away. Years ago that was the norm and there were many hospital based diploma courses, but of late they have become college based and ASN or BSN degrees. \n\nAnother route is to take an LPN course which takes about a year and then work as an LPN while going on to RN school. \n\nThere is a well established distance learning program leading to the RN credential at Excelsior College in New York (It was called Regents College and you still hear the term Regents degreed nurse). \n\nCheck with the NLN - the National League for Nursing as it is the program accreditor for Nursing schools. It will be very hard to get a job or a license if your school is not NLN accredited. \n\nAlso check your state's licensing board to see if they have any special requirements.
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any college that is NLN accredited is good enough. Remember, these colleges are preparing you to take the licensure exam. However, the number one nursing school in the country is the University of Washington and number two is UCLA.\n\nAlso, when you are out there working as a nurse, no one cares what college you want to for nursing school. Really.