Find solution
What else can I do to get into nursing school?

Almost a full year until I get into nursing school, what can i do in realation to nursing in the mean time?

  • hey, I'm just wondering if anyone can help me out. I'm not getting into school until next January,but I don't want that to discourage me. I'm going to school for ...show more

  • Answer:

    If i were you I would not worry about trying to find a job related to the program but concentrate on taking classes you need. Most require A and P I and II. So I would take those. They will take alot of time and will be very beneficial when you start nursing.

ZQGMGSOQKN6AIFR6DUGA53SIMU at Yahoo! Answers Visit the source

Was this solution helpful to you?

Other answers

Many hospitals have volunteer programs - you won't make any money but you will gain exposure to the hospital environment.

bud68

nurse aid or phlebotomist but you still have to have some training.

Pandas4me

Become a Certified Nursing Assistant(CNA). That will get your foot in the door and you'll be better prepared when you go to nursing school.

AJ

I’m probably going to have a year off before starting nursing school as well (I’d start September 2010.) There are a lot of things you can do during that time off. You could work and save up money. You don’t have to quit your jobs now. Actually, I wouldn’t recommend it unless you have another job lined up. If you want some experience in the medical field, apply to jobs that you are qualified for at the moment, or volunteer. You could apply as a life skills associate in a nursing home or home for mentally challenged, you can complete a CNA program in as little as two weeks at some places. You just have to look around. You could also do some leisurely research on the nursing career itself. Read up on books about the profession, medical topics, etc. This will help get you ready for your studies. If you can afford to do so, take some classes that might help you out - or count towards your degree if you can. Maybe a class in psychology, medical terminology, etc. This is something I plan to do on my time off (if I can’t get a CNA job). I am going to take some biology classes and medical terminology if I can afford to do so, even though some of these courses aren’t required for the actual nursing program. Finally, relax and have fun! Nursing school is a lot of work and can be very stressful. Take a well-deserved vacation before starting, exercise, and enjoy life as much as possible!

January

Try Aged care nursing, like in a nursing home. To be an assistant it takes very minimal qualifications. Cert 3 and 4 in Aged care can be only just a 6 week course. Also if you go with an agency, you are sent out to different places where needed and its very good pay.

my fair maiden

go for cna, you'll be able to see the day to day of a nurse. plus gain experience in your field.

picon

Related Q & A:

Just Added Q & A:

Find solution

For every problem there is a solution! Proved by Solucija.

  • Got an issue and looking for advice?

  • Ask Solucija to search every corner of the Web for help.

  • Get workable solutions and helpful tips in a moment.

Just ask Solucija about an issue you face and immediately get a list of ready solutions, answers and tips from other Internet users. We always provide the most suitable and complete answer to your question at the top, along with a few good alternatives below.