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How do I go about getting my GED?

Getting my GED soon, so what kind of nursing or medical care can i go to college for?

  • I wanna be a nurse or something in that area, and i'm getting my GED soonish, and i need to know what's the highest position in the medical field i can get, that pays pretty ...show more

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    Different states have different requirements, but generally, there are 4 levels of nurses. CNA, LPN, RN, and APRN CNA - Is a Certified Nurse's Aid. These jobs usually require a 2 month trainging course (or so) certificate from a community college. Typicaly these people assist with routine tasks like delivering food, and clothing and bathing patients. They earn in the $10-$12 an hour range. An LPN is a Licensed Practical Nurse. These jobs typically require a 1 - 2 year degree program. Upon completion of the program, you also have to take and pass a the national licensing exam for LPN's. LPN's have a greater degree of responsiblity including actually administering treatments. These nurses generally earn $15 - $20 an hour. An RN is the next level. An RN is a Registered Nurse. RN's typically require an associates degree at a minimum, but generally need a bachelors degree. RN's must also take and pass an national exam certifived by the state of residnecy. RN's have the licensed right to make patient assesments and plan and administer nursing care for patients. RN's are the lowest level of nursing that acutally permit the nurse to make decisions. The average salary for an RN is about $25-$30 an hour. An APRN is an Advanced Practice Registerd Nurse. APRN's typically have Masters degrees or higher. These nurses usually have very specialized knowledge in a specific area such as radiology, or surgery preperation. These nurses typically earn about $70,000 a year. There are also "nurses" that have doctorate degrees, however these nurses typically do not practice medicine and are more likely to be medical researchers or college professors. A Nurse with a PhD will earn an average of $80,000 **** EDIT **** @Moon Crystal.... Pick up a calculator. My numbers are spot on. $15/hr X 40 hrs a week X 52 weeks = $31,000 a year $20/hr X 40 hrs a week X 52 weeks = $41,000 a year An LPN = $31-$41k per year.... How is that unrealistic considering you said they make $40k per year? $25/hr X 40 hrs a week X 52 weeks = $52,000 a year $30/hr X 40 hrs a week X 52 weeks = $62,000 a year An RN makes between $52-$62 a year... Again, how is that unrealistic considering you said an RN makes $56,000 a year?

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Well, you could probably do anything if you're up for it. Medical school is possible since getting in is based on your college scores for a 4-year degree. If money's a problem, you can do what my daughter did: get an LPN (licensed practical nurse), work at that while finishing either a 2-year RN or a BSN, work at that while finishing a master's in nursing (or you could go to med school). If nursing doesn't thrill you, you could work as a respiratory therapist, an ultrasound technician, or there are others.

Oh Rilly?

Let's not jump too far ahead now!! Start with college - a community college may be the place to start to get your feet week and used to working with professors. It's cheaper and the credits generally transfer too. It's a win-win situation. Once you get all the general education classes out of the way, transfer to a state college with a nursing program. Next, figure out what you want to do. Of course job security should be considered, but money shouldn't really play in. You can't just become a doctor because you want to make the money. Both nnursing school and medical school are tough, and a lot of people realize it's not as easy as they think. If you have the drive, then go for it. However, keep your feet on the ground and remember to be realistic.

FaZizzle

I THINK AN RN OR JUST GO ALL THE WAY TO BEING A DR OR A SURGEON! =)

kikiluvsu

You can go on to nursing school, but keep in mind that it's not easy. Why do you have a GED and not a diploma? If you dropped out of high school, are you sure you can stick it out through nursing school?

swcasper2001

You can become a nurse with a GED. One of my classmates has a GED is becoming an LPN. @ Boom, the pay scale you gave for LPNs and RNs is completly unrealistic. LPNs make $40,000 on average and RNs make $56,000 on average. You said LPNs make $15K a year. Bull. They make $20 an our unless they are seriously getting gipped. That's $40,000 a year.

Moon Crystal

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