What do I need in order to work at a hospital as a nurse?

Question

I am about to graduate high school and I am so confused on which college I should apply for. Can someone help me, I really want to work in a hospital as a nurse but I am lost on how I can get there.

Answer 1

give a ******* to ur boss xD

Answer 2

If you are in the United States, you'll need to complete a degree in nursing to become a "registered nurse" (the formal title of a nurse).  There are four year degrees in nursing, usually called a Bachelor's of Science in Nursing, or you can study for a different Bachelor's degree (usually something else in biological science) and get a Master's of Nursing (an additional 2-4 years after the first degree).

A very good program is the University of Washington (Seattle, WA).  They have one of the highest rated nursing programs in the country.  You can also talk to your high school academic advisor, who will be able to help you find a program tailored to your needs.  

Answer 3

Most local junior colleges have a 2 year associate degree course that makes you elgible to take the Registered Nurse Certificaiton Exam.  In reality, it takes about 3 years since you have to take some prerequisites and corequisites the first year in order to be admitted into the program.  BTW - the reason that is such a shortage of nurses is a combination of demand of course, but there is a tremendous shortage of training programs and qualified teachers. You will REALLY GOOD GRADES to be admitted to an RN training program at least in my area (Texas).

When I was between geologist jobs in the oil business 5 years ago I took a year to take the needed prerequisite courses to be considered for the RN program at the local junor college. Things like Anatomy, English, Psychology,etc. The sabbatical was a wonderful experience although it was wierd going back to school in my 50's.  I got straight A's, and received the Biological Science Dept. "Rising Star" award and the top Anatomy student. At the age of 54, I was admitted to the nursing program with the highest scores they'd seen in over 5 years (yes, I am proud of that...). In the mean time the demand for petroleum geologists picked up and I went back into the oil business (money is a lot better) - but i will always wonder how my life would have been different if I'd stayed in nursing.  Good luck!

Answer 4

its easy go to community college and look into program..my girlfriend...has  a2 yr degree  and has worked for 6 yrs and is making 100,000 a year,,a little overtime..and the nite shift premium..she loves it...take tyour basic classes..get on the waiting list as soona s possible..its a great little secret ...for you young people to go into...the money is absolutely mad cash..for someone in their early 20's..i know people with 4-7 yr degrees and cant make 30,000.00$...ive worked in hospital 23 yrs  never been laid off.....its the way to goo..just do it youll love it....u dont need the 4 yr degree they will not pay u any more....than a 2 yr degree......they start at about 50,000.00$/25$/hr...also should be able to want to help people ,and be friendly...and open to unsavory things sometimes  nothing you cant handle..the pay is great......good luck

Answer 5

You need to have been in the courses

-Biology 20,30

-Chemistry 20,30

during high school

Answer 6

If you want to start work as fast as possible, check ads for hospitals that will train you to be a nursing assistant. DON'T pay lots of money at a school for this. The Red Cross and community colleges have low-cost classes if you can't get trained on the job. It takes a few weeks to a few months, depending on the program. And once you're working, you might get tuition benefits for continuing on to nursing.

LPNs (licensed practical nurses) don't need as much education as RNs. You might be able to find a 1-year LPN program.

You can be an RN with just 2 years of school at a community college or hospital nursing school program.

You can also go to college for a bachelors degree in nursing, but you can always get the 2-year RN first and go back for the BSN later if you want to.