Can I become a RN with only a GED?
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Yes if you go to college and get accepted into the RN program.
311351
You do not need a BSN to be a cardiac nurse. In fact, an associate's degree in nursing can put you in ANY patient healthcare practice. From a dialysis nurse, to psych nurse, to critical care nurse. The ONLY time a nurse is limited due to something less than a bachelor's is a managerial type of position. I suggest, because of the lack of nursing instructors, to get in the first available nursing school that accepts you. \n\nYou can actually get any position you desire. You'll see..just apply once you've passed your licensing exam and they will train you.\n\nRemember, when you are an RN, NO ONE cares if you are a two year RN or four year RN.
471026
I thought there were no more diploma programs for R.N.s\n\nIf you can attend a diploma program, you will be a better nurse after graduation.  Studies have shown that it take college educated nurses at least a year to acquire the same "on-floor" experience that a diploma nurse has.  This is because diploma program students spend far more time working in the hospital during their training than college  students do.  Many nurses who graduate a college program  have only done a procedure one time! (Now this might have changed as it has been years since I have had to deal with any new nursing grads). Diploma nurses have done it so often that they can't count the times.\n\nAs a head nurse, I have worked with both straight out of school.  I would take the diploma nurse anytime!  I usually had to supervise a college nurse on her procedures (as a  new grad) as she hadn't done them often enough to feel comfortable doing them alone.\n\nNow, if you are more concerned with a degree and money, then by all means get the college education.  If you are not concerned with the difference in pay, go to a diploma school.
347202
call up a local school in your area and speak to the nurse.\nShe will give u all the info you need
204424
A High School or GED diploma is a must.  Next step is to complete specific course work leading to your career of choice.  One year of schooling at a technical/vocational school should enable you to get your foot in the door as a Nurses Aide.  A two year Associates degree will earn you a Licensed Practical Nurses credentials.  A four year Bachelor of Science degree will earn you the designation as a Registered Nurse (RN).  The more education you complete, the more money you will make.  Registered Nurses are in high demand.  The annual income of a Registered Nurse is three to five times that of a Nurses Aide depending on geographical location and areas of specialty.\n\nGood luck with your career of choice.
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First of all become a legal citizen. Then you can go to a local hosptial and find out what you can do from there. \n\nI'm going to school to be an RN. I really admire people who are willing to make a difference. Hope everything works out for you!\n\nGood luck!
21598
Call your local high school, from what I understand most offer a GED program. That is where I got mine.
973859
it depends if you want a degree like to be an RN or if you wanna just be like a dental assistant...the assistant job you can go to school and be certified in like a year i think. RN's take longer
186116
The GED is just a test--you can take it whenever you wish.  To get an actual diploma, you have to fulfill the state requirements for a high school diploma.  There are colleges who will take you with a GED--you just have to look.\n\nAs for GED classes, there are two types:  \n1. The ones in high school where they stick the kids who are going to fail anyway, and a few of them actually pass the GED.  \n2. The ones offered as night courses--you would probably have to pay a fee to take these.
960705
I would check with your local community college for opportunities to enroll in a GED program. First things first.
1174357
wouldn't it be cheaper to take classes to get your GED at a community college?
923976
You should really consider taking the continuning education  GED course at your local community college.  It is normally only a 12 week program and you will have the benefit of an instructor assisting you.  If you are like me and have been out of school for a long time  you will need the  one on one time. \n\nOnce you get the GED out of the way then you can do online courses for your degree.   \n\nI know it hard to take the time to go to class being a single mom myself but please try to make that scarifice.  those 12 week can open the door to a brand new future for you and your kids.
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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.
992255
She can take the GED test; I believe some places even offer refresher courses to help prepare you for the exam. Also she could start college at a community college, most of these have open enrollment policies where anyone can get in, diploma or not, provided they take and pass placement exams for math and such. Once she has her AA from one of these, she can transfer anywhere pretty much. PS I went back to school at 30 and had a great time; I hope that she does too!
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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.
809419
Ask your local school district about their GED program. If there is a medical reason for you to not attend high school, you may be eligible for homebound instruction, but that would be up to a physician to say so.
978936
no, you have to have at least a ged, age is 18 minimum