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Brandon
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What is the schooling like to become a nurse What classes are needed? What is the job like after schooling? How is the salary as a nurse.??
I am currently a tenth grader. Looking to someday make my way into the medical field. I have wanted to be a nurse for a while now and would like to have some extra information on it.
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Char R.
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Char’s Answer
Hi Brandon,
Here are the answers to your questions:
1. What is the schooling like to become a nurse?
You'll get either an 2-year nursing degree or 4-year nursing degree (usually pays more).
You'll take these core specialty courses:
1. Fundamental nursing
2. Adult medical & surgical nursing
3. Mental health (or Psychiatrics)
4. Labor and Delivery (or Obstetrics)
5. Pediatrics
6. Critical/Intensive care
Whatever specialty you choose, the schooling is all the same - whether you get a 2-year or 4-year degree.
You'll learn how to take care of pretty much anyone: men, women, adults, teens, children, babies, elderly, inmates, pregnant mothers, critically ill, and more. You'll have to memorize a lot of things. You'll have a lot of exams, essays, and group work. You'll have to take courses in the classroom and at hospitals. Instructors are big on punctuality.
2. What is the job like after schooling?
Very busy. You'll do checkups (called assessments), give medications, do procedures (called skills), help doctors, teach patients & their families about disease, give baths, and more.
Shifts are usually 12 hours in the hospital but you'll only work 3 days a week. Most shifts are from either 6:00 to 6:00 or 7:00 to 7:00 (either during the day or night). You could also work 8-hour shifts in clinics and nursing homes (5 days a week).
Depending on your specialty and the state you live in, you can take care of anywhere between 2 to 6 patients each shift on average, at hospitals.
3. How is the salary as a nurse?
RNs make an average of:
$80,000 - $100,000 per year
New RNs make an average of:
$65,000 to $90,000 per year
It also depends on where you live and what specialty you choose. Here's a list of RN salaries by state:
https://www.ziprecruiter.com/Salaries/What-Is-the-Average-RN-Salary-by-State
Here are the answers to your questions:
1. What is the schooling like to become a nurse?
You'll get either an 2-year nursing degree or 4-year nursing degree (usually pays more).
You'll take these core specialty courses:
1. Fundamental nursing
2. Adult medical & surgical nursing
3. Mental health (or Psychiatrics)
4. Labor and Delivery (or Obstetrics)
5. Pediatrics
6. Critical/Intensive care
Whatever specialty you choose, the schooling is all the same - whether you get a 2-year or 4-year degree.
You'll learn how to take care of pretty much anyone: men, women, adults, teens, children, babies, elderly, inmates, pregnant mothers, critically ill, and more. You'll have to memorize a lot of things. You'll have a lot of exams, essays, and group work. You'll have to take courses in the classroom and at hospitals. Instructors are big on punctuality.
2. What is the job like after schooling?
Very busy. You'll do checkups (called assessments), give medications, do procedures (called skills), help doctors, teach patients & their families about disease, give baths, and more.
Shifts are usually 12 hours in the hospital but you'll only work 3 days a week. Most shifts are from either 6:00 to 6:00 or 7:00 to 7:00 (either during the day or night). You could also work 8-hour shifts in clinics and nursing homes (5 days a week).
Depending on your specialty and the state you live in, you can take care of anywhere between 2 to 6 patients each shift on average, at hospitals.
3. How is the salary as a nurse?
RNs make an average of:
$80,000 - $100,000 per year
New RNs make an average of:
$65,000 to $90,000 per year
It also depends on where you live and what specialty you choose. Here's a list of RN salaries by state:
https://www.ziprecruiter.com/Salaries/What-Is-the-Average-RN-Salary-by-State
Thank you, Char for the advice.
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Mrinalini Singh
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Mrinalini’s Answer
Hello Brandon,
Just to brighten your day, I thought I'd share some great news with you. Did you know that the average hourly wage for a nurse in your locality is a fantastic $27.47? That's quite impressive, isn't it? For more in-depth information, please feel free to check out this link: https://www.indeed.com/q-School-Nurse-RN-l-Ramsey,-MN-jobs.html. It's a wonderful opportunity to explore!
Just to brighten your day, I thought I'd share some great news with you. Did you know that the average hourly wage for a nurse in your locality is a fantastic $27.47? That's quite impressive, isn't it? For more in-depth information, please feel free to check out this link: https://www.indeed.com/q-School-Nurse-RN-l-Ramsey,-MN-jobs.html. It's a wonderful opportunity to explore!
James Constantine Frangos
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James Constantine’s Answer
Hi Brandon,
Absolutely, obtaining a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing opens up the fulfilling career path of a registered nurse. But, imagine this - with a Doctorate in Medicine, you could potentially earn more than $100,000 annually! If you're content with a role as a nurse or allied health practitioner, you're still looking at a respectable salary around $70,000 per year in the US.
Why not take a moment to explore Google for more information on nursing and medicine specialties? There's a wealth of knowledge out there. I once met a nurse who pursued a Doctorate and ended up teaching at a university - how inspiring is that?
Remember, your work will make a real difference. You'll be helping people when they're most vulnerable. Keep going, Brandon!
Best,
Jim.
Absolutely, obtaining a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing opens up the fulfilling career path of a registered nurse. But, imagine this - with a Doctorate in Medicine, you could potentially earn more than $100,000 annually! If you're content with a role as a nurse or allied health practitioner, you're still looking at a respectable salary around $70,000 per year in the US.
Why not take a moment to explore Google for more information on nursing and medicine specialties? There's a wealth of knowledge out there. I once met a nurse who pursued a Doctorate and ended up teaching at a university - how inspiring is that?
Remember, your work will make a real difference. You'll be helping people when they're most vulnerable. Keep going, Brandon!
Best,
Jim.
Kevin Decot
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Kevin’s Answer
My recommendation would to seek out high schools in your area that might offer a healthcare track. This could be a vocational type program or early college institution that will allow you to earn an Associates degree paid for entirely during your junior and senior years. Obviously, science and math will be important subjects. Specifically, anatomy and physiology, pathology, microbiology and chemistry. I might also suggest taking as an elective medical terminology course if available. Many states require a BS in nursing in order to qualify as an RN. I'm a big proponent of going to a 2 year technical college and then transferring to a 4 year university. Your college cost will be lowered and it is a smoother transition from High School to college setting. Don't feel pressured to go directly from high school to a 4 year university. Choose a 2 year technical school that offers an associates degree in nursing/medical field. Then transfer to a 4 year school to complete your BS. This strategy will saving you thousands of dollars!