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Mariah
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What kind of support and resources are available for high school students who want to become nursing students to help them succeed academically and in their clinical placements Can you tell me about the clinical rotation opportunities in your nursing program and what types of healthcare settings students get to experience? What are the admission requirements for the nursing program, and are there any specific high school courses or experiences you recommend to prepare for nursing school? ?
I am currently in highschool worried about my future
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Violaine Gonzalez
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Hi Mariah, High school students aspiring to become nursing students can access various supports and resources. Academically, they can take Advanced Placement (AP) courses in biology, chemistry, and math, or participate in health science programs and dual enrollment courses. Extracurricular activities like Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) and volunteering at healthcare facilities provide practical experience. School counselors and nursing school outreach programs offer mentorship and guidance.
In nursing programs, students typically experience clinical rotations in diverse healthcare settings, including hospitals (medical-surgical units, ICUs, EDs, pediatric units, OB/GYN), community health clinics, long-term care facilities (nursing homes, rehab centers), and specialty clinics (outpatient surgery, oncology, mental health).
Admission requirements usually include a high school diploma or GED, prerequisite courses in biology, chemistry, math, and English, competitive SAT/ACT scores, a minimum GPA (around 3.0), and application components such as a personal statement, letters of recommendation, and a record of extracurricular activities.
To prepare for nursing school, students should focus on advanced science courses (biology, anatomy, chemistry), math courses (algebra II, pre-calculus), health-related electives, and gain relevant experience through healthcare volunteering and involvement in organizations like HOSA.
In nursing programs, students typically experience clinical rotations in diverse healthcare settings, including hospitals (medical-surgical units, ICUs, EDs, pediatric units, OB/GYN), community health clinics, long-term care facilities (nursing homes, rehab centers), and specialty clinics (outpatient surgery, oncology, mental health).
Admission requirements usually include a high school diploma or GED, prerequisite courses in biology, chemistry, math, and English, competitive SAT/ACT scores, a minimum GPA (around 3.0), and application components such as a personal statement, letters of recommendation, and a record of extracurricular activities.
To prepare for nursing school, students should focus on advanced science courses (biology, anatomy, chemistry), math courses (algebra II, pre-calculus), health-related electives, and gain relevant experience through healthcare volunteering and involvement in organizations like HOSA.