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What tips are tips that will help me learn more about nursing and what are the steps of becoming a nurse?
Im a sophomore and is very passionate about taking care of people and helping them do better . #doctor #nurse # #career #tipsfornurse #medical school #doctorate-degree
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Tequila’s Answer
Hello Jalissa,
That's a very good question.
I found that when I started that I learned about reading nursing journals. See if your school's library subscribes to any. Or you can prescribe to one, like Nursing 2021 (FYI, date changes each yr.). Reading old ones is good too. There are numerous others, but I find that one easiest to read; even the research articles. Understanding statistics and research will provide you with a wealth of knowledge when you read the more advanced nursing journals.
Ask questions, challenge your instructors. If they don't know insist they get back with you. I say that because some may try to flip it on you and make you look up an answer for them.
Steps to becoming a nurse.
1. Apply to a college with a nursing program or one near one that will accept your transferred credit.
2. Take the prerequisites the nursing school you want to attend requires; the obvious, get good grades so that you can compete when it's time to apply
3. Get accepted into a nursing school. I lean towards a Bachelors in Nursing. Saves you time later down the road since hospitals want more nurses with BSN.
4. Past the NCLEX exam which then allows you to get your license in your state.
A little note: if you plan to leave MA, remember you will have to apply for a license reciprocity in another state; mostly means you will have to pay more money, not retake the NCLEX.
Continued success in all of your endeavors.
That's a very good question.
I found that when I started that I learned about reading nursing journals. See if your school's library subscribes to any. Or you can prescribe to one, like Nursing 2021 (FYI, date changes each yr.). Reading old ones is good too. There are numerous others, but I find that one easiest to read; even the research articles. Understanding statistics and research will provide you with a wealth of knowledge when you read the more advanced nursing journals.
Ask questions, challenge your instructors. If they don't know insist they get back with you. I say that because some may try to flip it on you and make you look up an answer for them.
Steps to becoming a nurse.
1. Apply to a college with a nursing program or one near one that will accept your transferred credit.
2. Take the prerequisites the nursing school you want to attend requires; the obvious, get good grades so that you can compete when it's time to apply
3. Get accepted into a nursing school. I lean towards a Bachelors in Nursing. Saves you time later down the road since hospitals want more nurses with BSN.
4. Past the NCLEX exam which then allows you to get your license in your state.
A little note: if you plan to leave MA, remember you will have to apply for a license reciprocity in another state; mostly means you will have to pay more money, not retake the NCLEX.
Continued success in all of your endeavors.
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Jeanne’s Answer
You can choose to become a licensed practical nurse (LPN). She works under the direction of a registered nurse (RN) and is unable to do some of the things and RN does but does provide direct patient care. Her training and is less expensive and less time consuming than an RN. To become an RN, take your sciences in school. An RN can either got to a community college for 2 years (AS) or to a four year university (BSN). Both have to take their state nursing board examinations and are equal in the field. Should you wish to proceed to a higher level of nursing, you will need the BS.
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Chloe’s Answer
Obviously volunteering is a great way to expose yourself to a population and setting you to desire to work as a nurse. There are also externships you can apply for that would give you more hands-on experience under the supervision of a nurse and looks great on resumes. Also, becoming a nursing aid/CNA is a fantastic way to gain experience if you are in high school. You work alongside nurses and learn skills such as dressing, bathing, etc. It will look great if you are applying to nursing programs. Good luck!