If I can't get into nursing school, what other types of medical degees could I go for?
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Respiratory therapist\nradiation therapist\nphysical therapist\nx-ray technician\nphlebotemist (they draw blood from people)\nforensics (working with dead bodies)\n  or mortuary work like embalming\nultrasound technician\ndental hygenist\ndentist\nmedical transcription (typing in the records)\nmedical records\nCAT scan technician\netc etc etc\nwell just take a look at everyone who works at the hospital or doctor's office.  any of those careers.
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Hmm, definitely do nursing...any program that takes longer will have better opportunities for job employment cause it requires longer investment of time.
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well find the school in your area that has a nursing program.  GO in and tell them your interested in attending but don't know what you need to do.  They will tell you everything you need to know and even help you with getting the loans you need, unless they are jerks, then find another school.  Ask them every question you have, they do this as there job.\n\ngood luck, its a good choice I always see places looking for nurisng help!
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Alot of hospitals have programs where once your in the door you can bid on other jobs that are usally posted. if you have no degree they also offer different courses that will help you become more educated on jobs that you might be interested in. For starters you could apply for a job in housekeeping.or in the kitchen,or maybe in the cafeteria or gift shop. Once you get in your options already start to get better. They have alot of good payraises,benefit plans,dental,vacation .It's a good place to start good luck!
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Were you denied admission to the school or admission to the program of your choice? I know a lot of people at my school would get turned down for a vet tech or nursing degree because the spots fill quickly and there are a lot of qualified applicants. I would call the school and ask them whether you can get into another program or be a non-matriculating (taking courses without being fully enrolled in the school) student. If they allow you to do either of those then you can most likely transfer to the program of your choice. If they still say no, take of 2 or three years and work or go into the military and if you have a HS diploma or GED you should be fine getting in then.\n\nGood Luck!
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No.  This would be a bad idea.  You should consider entering a BSN program at a state university.  At the very least you will make progress towards the MSN while you mark time waiting for the LPN/RN programs or - best situation - you will be admitted into the BSN program after completing the prerequisites and be in line to later earn the MSN.\n\nI know more, but I don't know what area you are in.
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I am not sure but if you contact some of the nursing schools in your are they can most likely send you a brochure.  And if your interest takes you out of the country, make sure your passport is up-to-date and before you go research some more to see what is out their for you, be blessed in your search
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Nurse anesthetist would not be a good choice for someone who isn't into chemistry.  Plenty of nurses get through nursing school with a little hard work to get through the classes that trouble them.  There's always tutoring for the more difficult courses.  Nurses are currently being paid quite well.  Have you considered a careet in public health and epidemiology.  Math and biology strengths would do well in that particular field and that is truly where the greatest impact is made.
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No offense, but I think that nurses need to see.  There are unfortunately some things you won't be able to do like be a nurse, or a firefighter, or a bus driver...
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check nursing schools
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Of course.  There is a nursing shortage all over the country.  When you know the city you will be moving to you can go on the web and find local newspaper on-line edition and start browsing their classifieds.  You can also go to the on-line yellow pages and get listings for hospitals and doctors offices or whatever type of position you prefer.
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Go into nursing. There is a huge shortage of nurses if you are in the U.S. You will have you pick of places to work and can get large sign-on bonuses. Plus, to many people in the hospital, nurses are far more important to their day to day lives than doctors. You can really make an impact on people's lives and get paid well for it.
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Well, I know someone extremely close to me that is going to college to become a nurse. Evidently, since you are smart enough to get on Yahoo answers, and ask a question, you can be a nurse. You are smart enough, apply for a pell grant so you don't have to pay for helping people. Don't worry, the doctor you work for will still have enough money to buy an available island of his choice.
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It's not too late!  Lots of people come back to enter the health care field later in life.  Visit www.studentdoctor.net and click on forums, then look especially at the forum for 'non-traditional' (i.e. not coming straight out of undergraduate degree) students.  There is LOTS of helpful information.\n\nI am also planning to take a non-traditional route, going a few years after I get a Masters degree in public health.  For starters, make sure you've taken all the science pre-requisities to get into med school (bio, chem, physics, etc.).  Look on specific school websites to see the requirements.  You can take classes at a local community college.\n\nGood luck, and I hope you find lots of helpful info on studentdoctor.net --I know it's helped me a lot!
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Not going to be able to answer that.  But I did look at North Dakota State.  They have an excellent nursing program and I would have loved to have been able to go there.  I can only tell you to research as many schools as  you can.  And try to visit as many as you can.  You have to remember most schools have a very strict curriculum based on the states requirements.  And all schools in that state are either right on the line or above.  Most try to be above the bar because they want their students to be prepared to pass the state exam.  Check out the schools in your area first.  Chances are you will find one that has the same requirements as the more expensive schools.
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A couple of quick ideas from this old RN.  How about administration in Hospitals or Nursing homes.  It should be a prerequisite for all those at the top of such organizations to have your background.  I would check with your state requirements for certification process for either of the above and go for it.  How about managing a "non-profit" having to do with the homeless situation in our country or the "battered or abused".  See--I still think like a nurse.  They say that nurses are "born" ,not just educated to do.  Ask yourself--which am I and go for it.  You have enough "book-learning"  dear.  Good luck
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Yes. You can even get a PhD in nursing. My mom has one and she is the head of a "school of nursing" at a college.