What can i do in high school to help me to become a RN nurse?

Question

i'm in year ten and i was wodering if there was any traineeship or something that could help or even cut down my training i have to do after i finish school. and also what is the average pay for a RN nurse

Answer 1

Go to your guidance counselor to see if there are any schools that you should be looking at. I would think that biology would be pretty standard. You should be able to go to your library and look up the average pay - I think there's something called an occupational .... something - it's published by the government. It's been a long time since I worked at the library - sorry I can't be more specific. You could probably go online though to find it - maybe the department of the treasury puts it out. I know they know all about what I make.

Answer 2

It depends on where you live.  Inmy state there are a couple of high schools that have courses geared toward a career in the medical field.  Some will let you graduate with up to half teh college credits you need.

In an average highschool-focus on science, pyschology

Answer 3

Definitely volunteer at a local hospital, nursing home or doctor's office, it will give you a feel of the profession and maybe what you would like to specialize in.

Take at least the following classes: Biology, Chemistry, Algebra I and II, Geometry.  Other classes that are desirable include: AP Biology, Anatomy and Physiology, and higher level math.

Nurses in New England start between 40k and 60k.  Some make upwards of 110k or more in the New York area.  These are for BSN/RN (Bachelor of Science Nurse / Registered).

Answer 4

It depends... does your school offer any sort of nursing classes..

Also, what type of RN do you want to be?  There is ADN (associates degree-2 years), BSN (bachelors in nursing -4 years).    The BSN would earn more...

LVN is 1 year training and is not considered an RN

Answer 5

Well most schools offer ROP basically its a program that is at a extremely low cost for high school students some classes are offered to non-highschool students and try to go for Medical Assistant I know I know but you have to check if you will like the profession first and you always start from the bottom.

I went to school to become and Medical Assistant but I wish I would have wanted to be in the medical field whie in H.S. because my education cost 10 Grand ugghhh

So that is why I suggest you start out slow and cheap to see if you like it.

Also I really hope you don't just go for the field just cuz of the pay but theydo get paid pretty darn good.

The pay varies from state, country you live in and what department you want to specialize in such as oncology (cancer), pediatrics (children), Neonatal (newborns),etc.

Also You can become an RN work in a hospital, be a hospice, work in a convalescent home, or even an elemetary school.



Oh and one last thing your pay will boost up alot too if you get your Bachelors degree or a higher degree. You can also become a Head nurse for the floor/dept. you want to work for.

Hope this helps Im not sure how much they get paid however you can follow this link http://www.payscale.com/research/US/Job=...

Answer 6

My sister's best friend volunteered at a hospital while in High School.  If nothing else, it helps you get accustomed to being in a hospital setting, and you get to help people, see how you like doing that.  Get a feel for how it is being around sick people all the time.  

You should be able to find things like average pay online.  

Taking courses in things like Chemistry, Biology and physiology should help.  

Also, have up to date first aid courses.  That's always good to have.

Maybe you could get a paid job at a doctor's office, and offer to help in any way that they need...in addition to regular duties.  That can always help (you know, offer to do things that a nurse might need done, that DON'T require the medical training, but maybe go beyond cleaning and setting appointments...whatever you can do to help...again...volunteering is a good way to go.).

Answer 7

For most colleges, it would be helpful to take anatomy & physiology, chemistry, and math.  Get as good of grades as you can, sometimes students are directly admitted into nursing school versus apply to the school of nursing at a later date.  Some schools have waiting list and others are highly competitive; atleast in Michigan.

If you have time or want to work, I personally feel that my CNA (certified nurse aide) training and job help alot.  Personal experience in the field will help your understanding and drive.  Becoming a CNA will not actually cut down in the time spent in school.  

In my area, new graduates start at around $22 in the hospital.  But options are really endless.