I HAVE A 4YR BA (POLS&PSY) LOOKING @ JOB CHANGE. INTERESTED IN NURSING ANY IDEAS OF SHORT EXISTING PROGRAMS?

Question

LOOKING FOR A GOOD EDUCATION BUT LIMITED BY TIME AND ENERGY. HAVE A FT TIME JOB AND A 2YR OLD. ON-LINE? NOT INTERESTED IN GOING BACK FOR 4 MORE YEARS BUT WOULD LIKE NURSING JOB IN HIGH PRESURE ENVIRONMENT.

Answer 1

Hi,

Nursing is more of a hands-on job that requires thorough training, since you are talking about savings lives and caring for the patients.

I don't think getting training on-line will prepare you for such responsibilites.

However, you can look at the following :

1. Get some courses waived since you have your 4 yr BA Degree. That will save you a lot of time.

2. Look at the following web site :

http://www.discovernursing.com/jandj.asp...

Johnson & Johnson has been trying to get more people to take up the profession of Nursing. Therefore, you can apply for scholarships and grants through the company.

I believe they can also help you with job placement after you finish your studies.

That should help you financially if you do have to go back to school for a short period.

Hope this helps. Good luck !!

EDIT :  "shorty_gyrl_99"  is right. You can also go to the community colleges. However, that will get even easier if you can qualify for scholarship / grant through J & J.

Answer 2

Some community colleges have nursing programs that cater to people who work and aren't four year programs.  Look into nearby schools in your area.  Nursing is not a degree program, but a license program, so it isn't a four year commitment.  I'm doing a Sonography (ultrasound) program and it's only an 18 month program.