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Should I major in Nursing?
Asked by tturner913
I want to major in nursing..and eventually become a nurse practioner..are the courses hard...i am a very good student but dont know about science...please help
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If you want to be a nurse you should. If you want to be in another profession then don't.
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yes
Answered by koreanflash33
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You'd better get to know science and fast. There's a lot of anatomy and physiology and forget about it if you want to be an RN.
Also, do you like waiting on really really really sick people all day long?
FP
Answered by F. Perdurabo
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you should you may only regret it if you dont dont worry bout the science thing they wil help you all the way
good luck matey....
Answered by surfergirl
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I am in the process of becoming an RN with future goals to become a NP. The classes are not easy, but you will do fine. You just need to really study hard. I suck at science also, but after taking a few classes have learned to love it. Good luck :)
Answered by MissM
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If you are a good student and have good studying skills, you will probably be able to do well in the science classes. It may just take some extra work and determination. I would encourage anyone who has the interest in being a nurse to go for it. There is a big shortage of nurses right now, you will make good money, and always have a job!
Answered by Lynette S
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sure good idea. just put your best into it you will be fine i'm going to major in tourism and in that you have to know lots of math because you get to be in charge of companies and do the finnces and stuff and i suck at math. but just work hard in everything that you do. if you like what you are majoring in it's more likely that it will be easier for you. good luck
Answered by miri 007
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If this is what you want to do, you can do it. You don't have to be perfect. Nursing school is very competative, but I think it will be well worth it.
Answered by Zestee
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Nursing is an excellent major right now. The need for healthcare will always be there. My mom went to and graduated from nursing school when my sister and I were kids. She worked full time as a waitress, raised us by herself, and went to school full time. That's a hard load, but she did, and so can you. =)
Answered by identitycrises26
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The courses are pretty hard and have a lot of science involved. I believe most programs in my state you have to get B's or better once in the program. If you don't know about science and aren't in college yet, take a couple science pre-req's to see how you do.
Answered by triggerlily
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The courses aren't that bad.
I would be more concerned about how you feel about interacting with the patients. Some people handle that just fine... others see one surgical wound or try do one blood draw and are out.
Becoming an ARNP is a good path. If you're a decent enough student now than you should be alright. The same study skills and intelligence you have now will still help you through once you start nursing. The science classes aren't too terribly bad. It is mainly memorization and logical reasoning. BTW, you may want to get *really* good at nursing care plans.
Answered by scottishduffy
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yes,because ur get better&better if u keep on trying and i doubt u willl have to do anything in science
Answered by free
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You will be taking lots of science if you want to go into nursing. Especially if you want to become a nurse practitioner. What you have to ask yourself is if you have the dedication to take the science courses.
As for job security, nursing will be one of the best fields over the next 20 years or so at the Baby Boomers get older. Once they start to die off, there might be a surplus of nurses making the field much more competitive, but that probably won't be an issue for at least 15-20 years.
Answered by Justin H
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Isn't a nurse practioner a nurses aide???
If so how can you major is nursing and then take a lower position.
LPN's make a small amount of money compared to an RN. If you major in Nursing become an RN. They make excellent money and the jobs are easy to find.
Answered by Kruegerflap
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Im a RN and im trying to get out, and by the way every nurse wants to be NP or get their masters, make sure your already dedicated before you start. The moneys good, but not good enough to stay in the profession, at least for me. Yea it can get tough. study study study.
Answered by whiskeycharlie
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YES, i graduated in may of '06 and it is the best move i ever made, i work at a major hospital in the icu unit, the courses are hard and there is little time for yourself or others but it pays off in the long run, also the science I had to take consisted of A&P I and II, am not sure about the NP program, i am 40 and wish i would have went to med school in my younger days but am happy with what i have done and still thinking about the NP program after 1 yr of work so that the facility will help with the college expense. Good luck, darla RN
Answered by darlasmail2
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Only if you really want to, remember this choice could affect the rest of your life...
So if you really love nursing then do it, if you don't then choose something else.
Of couse you could always switch courses but this does waste time and money!
Answered by Christina
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no ,that milk is for babies....
Answered by warehouseoutsourcing
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The science stuff is not that difficult, just use the mindset of applying it to something practical. That worked for me. I have been an RN for 14 years. I have to admit, I do not care for it the way I used to. The corporations that own most of the hospitals are so ridiculously profit driven that they expect nurses to do the job of 3 other professionals most of the time without any increase in pay. RN's make 25-45 per hour, depending on specialty, and experience. Nursing does open many opportunities, not just floor nursing in a hospital, but schools, case management, private duty, employment screening, ect ect..... I wish you well, and good luck. Personally If I could do it all again, I would be a lawyer!!!!!
Answered by Veneta L
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