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Q: How can you become a nurse without majoring in nursing in college?
I will be attending Empire state college next year. However, they do not offer nursing as a bachelor program. I will be majoring in science. What do I do from here to become a nurse? I am not aware of any nursing colleges online for international students. I live in Japan by the way and a Japanese citizen. Please let me know if there are any.

A: It's because every state requires you to have clinical experience which is physically at a hospital. Initial licensure for RN's does NOT exist, that is why you can't find a program. What I would suggest, is complete a nursing program in Japan, and then find out what you have to do to transfer here. Usually if you have a foreign degree, and can demonstrate proficiency in English (which you can clearly do), you can challenge the NCLEX-RN...you don't have to complete an entire nursing program here too. There are alot of nurses that come to the USA from other countries.

Q: What is the best nursing college to go to?
in the US what is the best nursing college?

A: It depends on what state you live in, your GPA-Grade point adverage and what colleges you have applied to. You haven't really provided many details so I cannot say. Also What kind of nurse are you looking to be an LPN or CNA or RN. There is alot to consider with nursing schools and the tution and te eduation and other expenses.

Q: Requirments for the army to pay for nursing college?
I was told that the army will pay for nursing school/college if you go to boot camp and stuff. But if you get the army to completely pay for nursing school/college then do you have to go to be a soldier and fight in war and stuff like that for a certain amount of time? Or do you just go to the boot camp and just finish school after that ? Like, How does it all work?

A: That answer above is completely wrong. You go through ROTC at your college. They will pay for your college, and even give you a monthly bonus (stipend = 500 dollars). You DO NOT have to go to boot camp. After your junior year you do have to go to something called Warrior Forge in Washington but its 3 weeks and theres no drill seargents or anything, its relaxed training. After you finish college you have to serve 4 years active duty army, which means you will be a nurse/doctor for the army, and yes you might get deployed but its not like youre going to be out doing missions, you'll be back in a safe area. Think of that on your resume. Its not bad having a 40,000 dollar job with a free house right out of college. If you have any questions feel free to contact me. charlie.dietz@us.army.mil

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Q: Harder for homeschoolers to get into college? I was considering taking prerequisites then applying to nursing?
school...Is it harder for homecshoolers to get into college/ nursing school, or not?

A: It certainly should not be I would highly recommend taking some basic classes at a local Community College and then apply to the nursing program in the mean time. The reason is 2-fold, an associate RN which is earned at the community college typically requires a certain level of pre-req's to enter the core nursing program; plus, you will ussually be put on a waiting list...so if you do this from the start, you may be just about done, when you are "accepted" to the core program, which will be the 2 year portion. It is important to brush up on science and math skills. My 2 year Associate degree for RN took me 4 years to do, b/c of the amount of pre-req's. You can always go back and get the 4 year degree (BSN) in about 18 months after you have your RN, I did and it was worth it Good Luck

Q: What should be expected when majoring in nursing in college?
I am going to college this year. I am still indecisive of my major, but i know i like to work in the medical field. What is to expect of such majors like medical lab technician or nursing? Is the study course difficult? Is it tense? Thanks for answering.

A: It is very difficult, but rewarding! Nursing majors at my school can't fail more than 4 courses, otherwise they are "kicked" out of their major. Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) teaches you to become an MT (Medical Technologist) and it's just as hard, if not harder. My roommate switched from Med Lab to Biology because it was so hard. You have to take insane classes like pathophysiology (don't ask me what it is!) and immunohistology. Both majors require you keep a certain GPA to stay in the major. If your heart is set on a medical career, don't get dicouraged by the difficulty it presents. I'm a bio major and it's hard, but I know I'll have a good job in the end, so it's SO worth it. Good luck!!

Q: Will there be students my own age at a community college nursing program?
i will be a high school graduate and going to a community college nursing program, first. im afraid that i will be the only one there under 30 without kids. if u r in an ASN nursing program (or have been in one), can u tell me your experiences and if there are high school graduates in the program. Thank you

A: Most students at community colleges are between the ages of 18-20. You can probably contact the registrar's office at the school that interests you and ask for a profile of their student body. You can probaly find this information on the school's web site, too.

Q: Can some one still get into a nursing college if they dropped out of high school and got a GED?
Will a nursing college still accept you if you don't have a REAL high school diploma?

A: yes as long as you have your GED. you will have to take a test before you can apply.

Q: What should i look for in Nursing at college?
Hello, I am a junior in high school. I would like to be a labor/delivery nurse when I graduate college. Number one, what does that require? Also, when I'm looking at colleges, what program should i look for. Is just a Nursing program what I should look for, or is there something specific?

A: It's up to you whether you want to earn a 2 year, associates degree in nursing or a 4 year bachelor's degree. Either one will allow you to get your license as a Registered Nurse, which is the kind you need to be as a L&D nurse. Look into both kinds of programs at schools you are interested in, compare tuition costs, etc. Important questions to ask are how many students apply to their nursing program and how many actually get in every year, is there a wait list, and if you are on the wait list are you guaranteed admission for the next year, etc. If you choose a 2 year program at a community college, you will need to complete that school's pre-requisite courses before you can apply. This usually is college freshman level general biology (or high school AP in some cases), freshman level chemistry, anatomy & physiology, and possibly microbiology or nutrition. Once you start the nursing program it is two years because the courses are sequenced. For a bachelor's program, you usually complete those pre-req courses during your freshman and sophomore year, apply to the nursing program during your sophomore year, then start the nursing courses your junior year. It's always better to get the bachelor's degree in the long run, but it's not necessary right away. One advantage to getting the 2 year degree first is you can get to work as an RN and find an employer that pays your tuition. To get into L&D, there is no special schooling, you are trained on the job. It is hard to get hired as a new grad, so work for about a year in a medical / surgical environment before moving into a birthing unit and you will be better prepared and more likely to get hired. Good luck!

Q: What is a good Neonatal Nursing college?
What college is number 1 for neonatal nurse? What one has good courses for neonatal?

A: My 8 yr old daughter was a 1 lb preemie and had the BEST Neonatal Center here in Grand Rapids MI. I hear that we have an excellent program at Grand Valley State University and have a great medical facility that keeps expanding. Google Spectrum Health in Grand Rapids MI and you can see all the great things we have to offer here. We are getting big in the health industry. It is so exciting to see! I volunteer at the hospital and we have had so many great people! Good luck and Congrats for picking a rewarding field. Those babies need you!

Q: How do i get into nursing college, what grades do i need.?
I am 31 have alot of experiance in allsorts of things, i have been working for a nursing agency for about 3 months and loving it. I am desperate to train as a nurse, what grades do i need and how do i go about it please. I have NVQ's and well many more other things. I did well i suppose at school but with 2or 3 c's i dont think that is enough, i had a bad time at school so never really cared about doing the work or revising. Now i am older i love to learn and wish i did more but if i knew then what i know now, hey we all think that dont we.

A: It depends on the university, some will take GCSE's at c & above & some will take you with NVQ's level 3. I got admitted to university to study nursing with a nvq level 3 in hairdressing!! They like to see that you are able to study, it's a plus for you already doing some kind of nursing. Also you have to decide what you would like to study diploma or degree, if you go for a degree you will have a means tested bursary & you have have student loans, or there is a diploma which is a non-means tested bursary & is a lot higher than what the degree students get, also when you have finished your training you will be on the same amount of money no matter what route you take, the only time a degree matter is when you move up the bands but if the trust need you to have a degree for a post the trust are usually happy to pay for it. I'd always say go for a diploma. If you go to www.nmas.ac.uk which is the nursing & midwifery admission service, they will have all the uni's/ colleges & they will be able to tell you what you will need to apply to go your university of choice. Also contact your local hospital as they might have a student advisor or placement co-ordinator & they might be able to help you. http://www.studentnurse.org.uk/forum/ this is a really good student nurse site which can help to answer your questions. Just to make you aware the 1st reply is for the USA & not for the UK & doesn't apply here

Q: What is the best nursing college in Brazil to do 6mths exchange?
Based on innovation, teaching quality, facilites etc.

A: It all depends on your medical specialty, they have range all over the board. Check with your advisor directly.

Q: How hard is the nursing program in college where you live?
This question is for college students in the Nursing program i'm wondering how much studying you do and the hours you put in?? Also how many of you are tired of studying all the time lol I study so much I dream about it.

A: My daughter got her BSN in Texas and it wasn't a breeze that's for sure, but she thinks it was worth the effort. She had a job waiting for her in the ER at a children's hospital when she graduated. After 3 years she went to work for an insurance company (you have to be an RN for her position) and she makes $62,000 a year. Hang in there!

Q: How to apply for college (nursing school)?
I have been attending a community college for a couple of years now. I just about have my general associate's degree. I am moving to Chicago early next year and I really want to apply to a couple of the universities so I can hopefully get into a nursing program there. I have been looking online at their sites but it seems so overwhelming for some reason! What is the best way to go about applying when I don't live in the area? ( I live in Michigan). Also, if I need references, who is a credible person to ask for a reference? I would really appreciate any help I can get since I didn't do this whole process right out of high school - I am 24 years old :-) Thanks!

A: ask a professor for a reference...a lot a nursing programs have pre-reqs; make sure youve those completed...i live in mi also and i want to go to grad school in chicago...request some more info from the places you're interested in...schedule visits also...