Is there a no doubt that you’ll go into debt doing nursing? I’m at a community college getting my asn and my mom says that it’s impossible to go to school for nursing without going into debt she says she thinks I should try to do something else but I really wanna stick to what I’m doing please respond for my sanity lol 😩😩
@@javayelatrice3615 stick to your program at community, graduate, start working and then decide if you want a BSN. Wishing you all the best on your journey!
I got my ASN degree when the college was Broward Community College and graduated in 1984. Now, they offer a BSN. The program was a hard program, when I went there. I heard from others that the ASN and BSN programs were very good. It took me longer, but I took my prerequisites first. It took me longer, because I took summers of to work as an aide to make money. The hospital I worked at gave me a scholarship.
My community college has a RN to BSN three semester program. Originally I was looking at getting my LPN first but my nurse made a good point about not being able to work in the hospital with my LPN and the hospital/ER/ICU is my goal because I am fascinated with CRNAs and am strongly making that my end goal. Also, I hear nothing but amazing things about the WGU RN to BSN program as far as costs and time. I’m definitely going to go for my ADN first so I am a nurse quicker then slowly take the rest of the classes for my BSN. Thanks for the video.
Vya Bedonia high school, community college, nursing program in community college. Worked a few years and saved money to then do my BSN online at a university.
@@LifeAsWendyRN so when you go to college to get your adn what do you major and then do your pre classes or is the pre classes what give me the adn then i go to nursing skool
@@jasminejessup268 you do prerequisites and finish gen ed and apply for associate in science. Then once you’re done with that you can apply for nursing school. Once you complete nursing school, you obtain your associates in nursing which is the ADN.
I just turned 29 and I feel like I’m starting soooo late😭 but this is something I really want to do but I just feel so overwhelmed with this super late start
This really really helped me. I just graduated from highschool I am attending community college right now but online. I am the first one in my family to go to college. So I have just been researching if I am headed in the right path and doing everything right since I don’t have many people to help me. My community college does have a nursing program that I will apply to after take so prerequisites. I do have a couple questions. Is it harder to find work after graduating from a nursing program and taking the NCLEX. I also want to get my BSN as well, should I do that after ? Thank you so much for this video
I don’t think it would be hard to find a job but that may also depend in what area you live. What you can do is go to the hospital website or wherever you would like to work and just see how many job postings are up for nurses. That would give you an idea. I also made a video on why I chose to get my BSN. I think you should get it but not everyone wants to or has to. I explain in the video my own reasonings to get my BSN. And thank you for watching! I’m glad to know I can help guide others into their nursing career 💓
Hi Wendy, thank you for sharing your experience and thoughts! I’m 28 and have found that I really want to get into nursing. I wasn’t sure what I wanted to do right out of highschool. I have a community college right next to where I work that has a 2 year nursing program that is accredited. My only thing that’s holding me back besides 2 prereqs I have to complete is that I’m a male. It’s a female dominant job from the stats and just nurses I know. I don’t know any male nurses. Do you think it would be harder for me to get a job? I would hate to go through all the hard work of completing a degree to find I can’t get a job :/
Way helpful than education in Asia while we consider grade on "graph distribution" on the university level that means C on 85-90 points. Have to be like minimum 97% or 98% to get an A (majority graphs of people are left tailed). Extra credits are not exist. I am glad I don't have to study there no more.
My daughter is a graduating senior. We're Filipinos. Nursing is in our blood. Several members of our family who are nurses at Kaiser in Southern California are discouraging her to get into the profession. They said it's pretty bad and it's getting worst.
Not to sound prejudice or have a stigma, but let's be straight forward and honest. Filipinos in SoCal have the nursing industry on lock, and play nepotism, racism, and every -ism there is, in this field here. I'm not generalizing but most of the middle aged to elderly and/or newly immigrated ones in particular play games towards other people of color! Not an opinion just straight facts! Lastly, they are not supposed to speak Tagalog amongst each other in front of patients and/or employees, but they do this all day long! This comment is as transparent yet not being disrespectful. Just peer experience.
I want to go into nursing but I’m a little confused so to get a associates degree in nursing I would have to do 2 years of pre preqs after high school and then 2 years of nursing school ? And if I want a BSN I need to do 2 years of pre reqs and 4 years of nursing school ?
@@LifeAsWendyRN your incorrect ! It’s 1 year of pre-reqs for Adn followed by 1 year of nursing school =2years for BSN 2 Years of prerequisites for Followed by 2 Years of nursing school = 4 years .
I didn't have ANY education in the US. I didn't even speak english until 3 years ago when I came here~so luckily my community college just eliminate all pre-req after talking with me and saw my first try for TEAS LOL.
You can get your Associate in Science once you’re done with your prerequisite classes and finish general Ed. Then u apply to the nursing program. Once you complete the nursing program, you get your Associate degree in nursing. This all applies if you attend community college.
Hi Wendy I'm a 21 year old guy at community college , I do want to work in the medical field but I'm not sure what would the right path into becoming an RN? Could you give me any tips? also am I too late to start this process? somehow my counselor was discouraging to not pursuit this career because I was having bad grades due to the pandemic and online was not my thing.
You are definitely not too late. GPA for acceptance into the nursing program can be anywhere from 2.5 to 4.0. Really depends on the nursing program you choose. You should either volunteer or get a job at a hospital to get experience. You can be a medical scribe, CNA, medical assist, unit secretary, transporter. Many options to get your foot in the door and see what different options are there.
Can you do your pre reqs at community College? At the moment I don't have the finances to go to a 4 year college but I still want to be a nurse :) (mostly focusing on applying to Houston Community College)
Hello i am 25 years old and I will start my nursing class in community college this September the school Cost 25k$ and i am little scaring because my english is not 100%
Hi Wendy, I have a question. My community college only offers an AAS in nursing instead of an ADN or ASN. Would that be an issue in terms of moving on to an RN to BSN Program or are they basically the same?
Honestly I’m not sure. What does AAS stand for? That’s something you’d have to follow up with the school where you plan to apply for BSN program. They will be able to give you a more clear answer whether that would be an issue or not.
I got my ADN this year, can I go to BSN online universities? do you know which universities have an online-based program? Also, Can I take NCLEX now or should I do my TEAS test first?
im confused 🥺 so when during your time at community college did you get your job at the hospital? Also, How did they sponsor you? im confused abt that part. Im going to graduate high school at 17 as well. This video helped me calm down so much ! I was panicking. I hope to be a RN as soon as age 21 as well 🥺🥺❤️ Also, if you don’t mind if i have other questions as well can i send a dm through instagram?
savannnah castillo I worked at the hospital at 18 when I was a CNA. Did that part time while I did the prerequisites. After I finished nursing program and passed NCLEX I worked as RN. Feel free to DM me.
Life As Wendy RN that is so cool 😭❤️ OMG thank you so much for replying to me i appreciate it !! 🥺❤️❤️❤️ im a senior and i’ve been so stressed out bc i just don’t know what to do... No one in my family has been to college so I dont even know what steps to take. I just hope I make it 🙏😭❤️🥺
savannnah castillo I went to a community college but don’t disclose which one specifically due to privacy. While I worked as a CNA the hospital had a program called paradigm program that helped employees get into nursing program. That’s how I was sponsored. There’s an application, interview process, etc to be considered.
Yes that’s what I’m doing ,it’s takes you less time ,I’m majoring in Pre-nursing,I’m taking the pre-requisites for a 4 year university.I feel like it’s better because If you just get an associate,you’re eventually gonna go back for your bachelors
@@itsmia5440 so youre majoring in pre nursing at a cc and then youll transfer those credit hours as prerequisites to a university to get your bachelors? does that guarantee you entry into the bsn program because i know its hard using the traditional bsn route.
@@litil.n6774 yes, as long as you meet the admission requirement for that university but my case is different because my community college has a contract with the university that I wanna go to .
Mam...i hope you reply to this comment....can a international student also take pre requisite classes in community College and do their ADN straight after high school ?
Hi, good afternoon. I am about to graduate with my basics this upcoming May. My community college offers an ADN program, but i do want to get my bsn. Which do you recommend i pursue?
@LifeAsWendyRN thank you! A local advisor from a university is coming to our college! I really want to earn a bsn to become a nurse practitioner. The problem is I don't come from a lot of money.
Yes I believe so. I’m sure that as long as you pay tuition they may be ok with it. This is a good question to ask the school. Also If you get fafsa, make sure to f/u with them because they’ll only help you for a limited amount of time.
This really helped me out as a current high schooler, one question tho for the prerequisites, if you have done dual enrollment through that community college, do you skip that prerequisite?? For example, if you need a intermediate math class, but have taken for example, AP Calc 1 through dual enrollment with the CC, do you still have to take that intermediate math course or any other course you did dual enrollment with?? Thanks 😊
I’m a senior in high school and I’m a bit confused, so if anyone can clear this up for me that would be great. If I want to get into ADN program I need the prerequisites right? So should I take my general Ed classes along with them? So I would not be in the program until I’m done with these classes which could take about 2 years I think? Would my college experience look like this: first two years general education/ prerequisites (at community college) then transfer to a university w/ a program and complete the 2 years needed for ADN for a total of four years and then taking an additional 2 years for a bachelor if i want one.
Wendi Silva yes you will take the prerequisites with general ed at the same time. Once you’re done, you will have as associate degree in science and can also apply to nursing program. If you go to a university for nursing school make sure you find out what general Ed they require as well because it may be different than community. If u go to a university it will be a BSN program which is 3 years to get bachelors while in nursing school. At least that’s how long it took in our local state university. If you go to community college you will need to do 2 years of nursing program and then apply for a BSN program. I did mine years after i worked as an RN and i did it online and it took 15-18 months.
@@LifeAsWendyRN I am confused here. Will I have to complete pre-req and general education after that I get an AAS degree or I have to finish major nursing classes then I get AAS? EXPLAIN PLEASE
@@parasiftikhar159 associate in science is obtained once you finish gen ed and prerequisites. Once u finish nursing school, you get an associate degree in nursing.
You can apply to community college nursing program or university. If it’s a new school you’ll be attending, then you need to apply to the school then to the nursing program
I am from Fresno! & I recently received my bachelors in a non-nursing major but I am seeking to continue my education immediately after this semester to finish some pre-reqs ! I am super interested in the role you worked in at your hospital that assisted you into getting into the program!! You are amazing & I truly learned so much from your video!
@@LifeAsWendyRN thank you queen!!! I had just seen your other video where you explained the program ending with your cohort! 💖🫶🏻 As I continue to navigate my career I will keep coming back to your videos!! Your inspiring!!!
Is there any disadvantage to achieve an associate's degree in a community college and go to MSN program in a college or university when getting a job as a NP? I know most people go to MSN after getting a BSN. I wonder if the former choice has any drawbacks compared to the latter.
Will it be a good idea to finish my prerequisites at a university and transfer to community college for the program? Asking because the university requirements for nursing is maintaining a 3.5 gpa so I’m getting prepared for alternative routes.
I am doing associate degree from a community college.. I dnt know if I should complete this degree first then apply for BSN ? Is this associate degree going to reduce my time for BSN in college or it’s only for prerequisites? I am an international student
You can either do the associate degree or BSN program. It really depends on how much time and money you want to spend. The associates will not reduce your time for BSN. Associates can take 2 years and BSN 3 years. If u do the associates first then BSN can take about 18 months. Really depends on what school you go to and what classes are transferrable. There’s a lot of factors that go into it.
Its my first semester and I started my prerequisite classes for RN at a Community college but I am in doubt that are these Pre req only of 2 year or the Whole ADN degree which the college will give me is of 2 years. I started this fall, so including my prerequisite classes, The degree will take 2 years or 4 years??
Please answer!!!! I would really appreciate it! Do you think I would be able to get a Masters of Science in Nursing with an ADN degree? Or would it be better to get a BSN?
if I already have an associates degree (Not in nursing) and I want to start nursing school can I do my bachelors in nursing or would I have had to take the associates in nursing ?
@@shyannemorgan6727 after you finish the BSN program, you’ll take the NCLEX which is the licensure exam. Once you pass that you’ll officially be a registered nurse.
Hey question I’m 30, I’m a medical assistant for 10 years took some classes like anatomy etc. I’m Deceiving to go nursing. I’m thinking community college . They have programs like vacation Al nursing, Associates nursing. I want to be a Rn I had Thought maybe do two year community and two in a university. But If I could do all in community or what’s best? Any tips or advice ?
You have to do your prerequisites. We had to have our prerequisites done within 5 years of starting the program. Then you can go straight to nursing school to do RN or do the LVN program and then do bridge program from LVN to RN. You can do both of these at community college. If you want BSN you can do university nursing program instead. I hope this makes sense. I did the RN program then later did BSN online.
Hello! I just have a question with finishing prerequisites. I’m at a Cal State University as a pre-nursing and I was wondering if I wanted to take the route of a being an ADN , do I just transfer those credits to a community college ? Or do I have to take those classes again at the community college?
Hello! I just finished my prerequisites and applied to my schools ASN program. How do I get from ASN to RN ? I haven’t been able to find this answer. Do I just have to pass the NCLEX-RN test? My goal is to be a Labor and Delivery nurse!
Thanks for this video, it helped a lot!! Wanted to ask something though. I'm looking for the best way to get into nursing school in terms of being guaranteed entry based solely on high academic performance. Most universities say that even if you qualify, you may not be accepted. Is it also like that at community colleges? If the GPA of the prereqs i take to get into nursing school at a cc are exceptional, am I more likely to get in than I am into a BSN program even if my grades are so great? Please respond, I really want to know what the best guaranteed route of entry into nursing school is. Thanks
Hi!! I’m taking my pre reqs right now and I’ll graduate next year. There is a LPN program coming to my town and also there’s a school of nursing for ADN and BSN… should I go for the BSN program which will take me two years or try our LPN and then transfer to ADN to gain experience?
Once you’ve finished your prerequisites classes for the nursing program and are ready to apply to nursing school. I’m in California though. I don’t think all states have to take Teas.
Do you have to take the sat and act in order to apply for nursing school ? (btw this question I’m implying for both community college and regular college). And if yes, which would be better to take. Also, should I or should I not take the essay portion?
Hello dear, Am Nigerian. I will really appreciate it, if you can recommed colleges for me as international student. I also have no science background, but I want to go into a Nursing profession. (Associate Degree Nursing).it has been long I graduated from high school. Thank you for your time. I will really appreciate it, if you assist me.
So, for classes do you have to take the basics the pre reqs then all the courses designated to the career path or, can u skip basics and god to pre reqs without having to do anything with core curriculum?
Part of getting into some prerequisite classes is doing other general classes such as English and math. If I didn’t answer your question, please let me know.
Hi I am a licensed registered nurse in Ghana with a year post graduation experience. I hold a Bachelor of Science Nursing degree with First class Honours with CGPA 3.82 out of 4.0. I really want to work in US as a registered nurse. I want to know which program for me since I want to get a BSN (US standard) and later sit for the NCLEX-RN. Please if there is any program for me, kindly let me know so I apply right away for January 2022. I was thinking of an ASN or ADN program. Am I eligible for that or do you have any suitable program for me? Please get back to me as soon as possible. Thank you.
I’m sorry but I’m not sure about international. I’m sure that if you start off by looking at schools near the area you will be coming to you can find information on international student requirements etc.
I’m confused. How do you get your Associates in nursing? Do you complete your pre reqs, then you get your degree or do you have to go to nursing school? And if so how do you get in if you have no experience?
Associate in nursing is obtained once you complete nursing school. You cannot get into nursing school without completing the prerequisites classes first. And what do you mean by getting in if you have no experience? If you’re talking about nursing school, you don’t need nursing experience to get into nursing school.
@@LifeAsWendyRN thank you for responding. Also by experience I mean that some people have told me it would be hard to get into nursing school without some kind of medical experience.
Hello! I’m currently a sophomore in a Cal State university. I’m majoring in business right but planning to switch to kinesiology since I can get into nursing after getting a Kinesiology degree easier. I was wondering if it’s possible to transfer to a cc for the nursing program instead of getting a Kinesiology degree after I graduate college, then apply to nursing programs?
Not if its within the time frame that the school wants. Usually nursing program doesn’t want prerequisites classes older than 5 years. At least that’s how my nursing program was.
@@LifeAsWendyRN Thank you for answering. I’m thinking of doing 15 credit hours for each semester. Did you go to college every day of the week or did you take a day off? And if I take a day off, will I have more work to do on the week than just going to school everyday?
@@jenniferrosales7864 I tried to schedule my classes so that I can go to school the least possible. So I’d look for classes where I’d be in school all day a few days a week. If you have days off you can either work or have enough time to study and do hw.
Since you have a masters you may be able to do a master level entry program. If I were you I’d start off by looking at your states licensure website on how to become a RN. You can also start searching for nursing programs near you and find out what the prerequisite classes are to become RN.
So as an international students I have to apply for an AS and complete my pre-requisites along with that and then apply for an adn program. Did I get it right??
I am an international student i want to know how i can become registered nurse in usa as soon as possible i am grade 12 student and please tell me cheaper option
Clinicals were 12 hour shifts and there were some semesters we were there on Saturday for skills lab to. If I remember correctly we had a day or two off during the week but the days we were in class were long.
@@martinezcarlos2063 it really just depends on how the program is scheduled. I didn’t get to choose when to take classes they pretty much just told us what our schedule would be.
I am not sure about that. In high school, students took math or English college courses during high school but other than that I am not sure. If I were you, I’d find out directly from the school.
I am always preaching on the benefits of community college, especially the savings lol
David Robinson yesss, it’s so much cheaper! Thanks for watching
People have been pressuring me so much to go to a university and I have no idea why when community college gives me a good 2 year start into nursing
Is there a no doubt that you’ll go into debt doing nursing? I’m at a community college getting my asn and my mom says that it’s impossible to go to school for nursing without going into debt she says she thinks I should try to do something else but I really wanna stick to what I’m doing please respond for my sanity lol 😩😩
@@javayelatrice3615 stick to your program at community, graduate, start working and then decide if you want a BSN. Wishing you all the best on your journey!
Looong overdue video but I finally filmed it! If I missed any of your questions, please comment down below.
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I got my ASN degree when the college was Broward Community College and graduated in 1984. Now, they offer a BSN. The program was a hard program, when I went there. I heard from others that the ASN and BSN programs were very good. It took me longer, but I took my prerequisites first. It took me longer, because I took summers of to work as an aide to make money. The hospital I worked at gave me a scholarship.
That’s awesome! Scholarships from employers is also a great way to help you through school. Thanks for sharing!
My community college has a RN to BSN three semester program. Originally I was looking at getting my LPN first but my nurse made a good point about not being able to work in the hospital with my LPN and the hospital/ER/ICU is my goal because I am fascinated with CRNAs and am strongly making that my end goal. Also, I hear nothing but amazing things about the WGU RN to BSN program as far as costs and time. I’m definitely going to go for my ADN first so I am a nurse quicker then slowly take the rest of the classes for my BSN. Thanks for the video.
I’ve seen LPNs still working in hospital. I’m excited for you and love that you’re thinking ahead and have your end goal in mind. Good luck!
What is different between ADN and BSN
Hey. I recently decided to take this route too. Which community college are you referring to that has a 3 semester RN to BSN program?
I went straight into my BSN and regret it! Would have been much cheaper to do it this way but I didn't do my research!
Rachel Lyn RN There’s just so much information and options that I didn’t even know until after nursing school. We live and learn 😉
Did you go staight from highschool- BSN or did you go from highschool- community college (transfer)- BSN in a uni?
Vya Bedonia high school, community college, nursing program in community college. Worked a few years and saved money to then do my BSN online at a university.
@@LifeAsWendyRN so when you go to college to get your adn what do you major and then do your pre classes or is the pre classes what give me the adn then i go to nursing skool
@@jasminejessup268 you do prerequisites and finish gen ed and apply for associate in science. Then once you’re done with that you can apply for nursing school. Once you complete nursing school, you obtain your associates in nursing which is the ADN.
I just turned 29 and I feel like I’m starting soooo late😭 but this is something I really want to do but I just feel so overwhelmed with this super late start
It truly is not late 🙂
This really really helped me. I just graduated from highschool I am attending community college right now but online. I am the first one in my family to go to college. So I have just been researching if I am headed in the right path and doing everything right since I don’t have many people to help me. My community college does have a nursing program that I will apply to after take so prerequisites. I do have a couple questions. Is it harder to find work after graduating from a nursing program and taking the NCLEX. I also want to get my BSN as well, should I do that after ? Thank you so much for this video
I don’t think it would be hard to find a job but that may also depend in what area you live. What you can do is go to the hospital website or wherever you would like to work and just see how many job postings are up for nurses. That would give you an idea.
I also made a video on why I chose to get my BSN. I think you should get it but not everyone wants to or has to. I explain in the video my own reasonings to get my BSN.
And thank you for watching! I’m glad to know I can help guide others into their nursing career 💓
thank you so much for this video! planning on registering for cc in the fall! :)
Kylie Phung thank you for watching! Good luck 💓
Hi Wendy, thank you for sharing your experience and thoughts! I’m 28 and have found that I really want to get into nursing. I wasn’t sure what I wanted to do right out of highschool. I have a community college right next to where I work that has a 2 year nursing program that is accredited. My only thing that’s holding me back besides 2 prereqs I have to complete is that I’m a male. It’s a female dominant job from the stats and just nurses I know. I don’t know any male nurses. Do you think it would be harder for me to get a job? I would hate to go through all the hard work of completing a degree to find I can’t get a job :/
Definitely not! You’d be able to find a job. There’s a lot of male nurses.
For my recent nursing class, the minimum grade now is 80% which is considered a c 😳
Glad that is over with
#community college ADN here 🙌
AlmaIris thanks for sharing that! I’m sure someone will find that helpful 😉
😳😳😤
Way helpful than education in Asia while we consider grade on "graph distribution" on the university level that means C on 85-90 points. Have to be like minimum 97% or 98% to get an A (majority graphs of people are left tailed). Extra credits are not exist. I am glad I don't have to study there no more.
My daughter is a graduating senior. We're Filipinos. Nursing is in our blood. Several members of our family who are nurses at Kaiser in Southern California are discouraging her to get into the profession. They said it's pretty bad and it's getting worst.
Everyone’s experience is different. Of course, things have changed a lot due to the current state of healthcare but there’s many options in nursing.
Not to sound prejudice or have a stigma, but let's be straight forward and honest. Filipinos in SoCal have the nursing industry on lock, and play nepotism, racism, and every -ism there is, in this field here. I'm not generalizing but most of the middle aged to elderly and/or newly immigrated ones in particular play games towards other people of color! Not an opinion just straight facts! Lastly, they are not supposed to speak Tagalog amongst each other in front of patients and/or employees, but they do this all day long! This comment is as transparent yet not being disrespectful. Just peer experience.
I want to go into nursing but I’m a little confused so to get a associates degree in nursing I would have to do 2 years of pre preqs after high school and then 2 years of nursing school ? And if I want a BSN I need to do 2 years of pre reqs and 4 years of nursing school ?
Yess you’re correct.
Look at programs near you my rn to BSN is only 12 or 18 months. Depending on how fast you want to go
so like nursing programs?
@@LifeAsWendyRN wait i thought it was 1 year of pre req for BSN and 3 year of nursing school
@@LifeAsWendyRN your incorrect ! It’s 1 year of pre-reqs for Adn followed by 1 year of nursing school =2years for BSN 2 Years of prerequisites for Followed by 2 Years of nursing school = 4 years .
Hey can you please share what community college you went to?
I didn't have ANY education in the US. I didn't even speak english until 3 years ago when I came here~so luckily my community college just eliminate all pre-req after talking with me and saw my first try for TEAS LOL.
Yun Zhu Wow! So were you able to get into the nursing program without taking the pre reqs?
Yun Zhu - As an international student citizen, what exactly did you need to get into community college?
Please reply i need this ? ❤️🙏🏻
@@jocelyncitlalylopezreyes4164 I'm an international student wanting to go U.S too
So can you graduate first then apply to the nursing program?? Or you have to finish the nursing program in order to graduate?
You can get your Associate in Science once you’re done with your prerequisite classes and finish general Ed. Then u apply to the nursing program. Once you complete the nursing program, you get your Associate degree in nursing. This all applies if you attend community college.
Hi Wendy I'm a 21 year old guy at community college , I do want to work in the medical field but I'm not sure what would the right path into becoming an RN? Could you give me any tips? also am I too late to start this process? somehow my counselor was discouraging to not pursuit this career because I was having bad grades due to the pandemic and online was not my thing.
I will appreciate your answer thank you !
You are definitely not too late. GPA for acceptance into the nursing program can be anywhere from 2.5 to 4.0. Really depends on the nursing program you choose. You should either volunteer or get a job at a hospital to get experience. You can be a medical scribe, CNA, medical assist, unit secretary, transporter. Many options to get your foot in the door and see what different options are there.
@@LifeAsWendyRN thank you very much!
@@Neff90336 you’re welcome
Can you do your pre reqs at community College? At the moment I don't have the finances to go to a 4 year college but I still want to be a nurse :) (mostly focusing on applying to Houston Community College)
Yes you can
@@LifeAsWendyRN thank you ♥
@@LifeAsWendyRN please I have been searching for a community college in new jersey where I can do,i haven't seen
@@debyotabun2751 best bet is google search
Hello i am 25 years old and I will start my nursing class in community college this September the school
Cost 25k$ and i am little scaring because my english is not 100%
Hi Wendy, I have a question. My community college only offers an AAS in nursing instead of an ADN or ASN. Would that be an issue in terms of moving on to an RN to BSN Program or are they basically the same?
Honestly I’m not sure. What does AAS stand for? That’s something you’d have to follow up with the school where you plan to apply for BSN program. They will be able to give you a more clear answer whether that would be an issue or not.
@@LifeAsWendyRN Thank you for responding! AAS means Associate of Applied Science in Nursing. That’s what is offered by my community college.
@@shia5576 that is still a ADN.
@@shia5576 it’s the same thing, just a different way of saying ADN
I got my ADN this year, can I go to BSN online universities? do you know which universities have an online-based program? Also, Can I take NCLEX now or should I do my TEAS test first?
It really depends on what school is accredited in your state
Teas first
im confused 🥺 so when during your time at community college did you get your job at the hospital? Also, How did they sponsor you? im confused abt that part. Im going to graduate high school at 17 as well. This video helped me calm down so much ! I was panicking. I hope to be a RN as soon as age 21 as well 🥺🥺❤️ Also, if you don’t mind if i have other questions as well can i send a dm through instagram?
savannnah castillo I worked at the hospital at 18 when I was a CNA. Did that part time while I did the prerequisites. After I finished nursing program and passed NCLEX I worked as RN. Feel free to DM me.
Life As Wendy RN that is so cool 😭❤️ OMG thank you so much for replying to me i appreciate it !! 🥺❤️❤️❤️ im a senior and i’ve been so stressed out bc i just don’t know what to do... No one in my family has been to college so I dont even know what steps to take. I just hope I make it 🙏😭❤️🥺
Also, which nursing programs did you choose to go to?
savannnah castillo I went to a community college but don’t disclose which one specifically due to privacy. While I worked as a CNA the hospital had a program called paradigm program that helped employees get into nursing program. That’s how I was sponsored. There’s an application, interview process, etc to be considered.
Hi, is it possible to go to cc for the prerequisites then takes those credit to a 4 year university for bsn instead of doing adn ?
Yes
Yes that’s what I’m doing ,it’s takes you less time ,I’m majoring in Pre-nursing,I’m taking the pre-requisites for a 4 year university.I feel like it’s better because If you just get an associate,you’re eventually gonna go back for your bachelors
@@itsmia5440 so youre majoring in pre nursing at a cc and then youll transfer those credit hours as prerequisites to a university to get your bachelors? does that guarantee you entry into the bsn program because i know its hard using the traditional bsn route.
@@litil.n6774 yes, as long as you meet the admission requirement for that university but my case is different because my community college has a contract with the university that I wanna go to .
Mam...i hope you reply to this comment....can a international student also take pre requisite classes in community College and do their ADN straight after high school ?
You’d have to check the requirements for International students at the school you’re planning to attend.
Hi, good afternoon. I am about to graduate with my basics this upcoming May. My community college offers an ADN program, but i do want to get my bsn. Which do you recommend i pursue?
Make a list of pros and cons to both and see what’s best for u. There’s no linear path to get to your goal. It truly depends on each individual.
@LifeAsWendyRN thank you! A local advisor from a university is coming to our college! I really want to earn a bsn to become a nurse practitioner. The problem is I don't come from a lot of money.
Hey can i go to a community college to study nursing with a 6.5 band
Have a question can I get more than one associate degree and stay more than two years till getting the two associates degrees that I want
Yes I believe so. I’m sure that as long as you pay tuition they may be ok with it. This is a good question to ask the school. Also If you get fafsa, make sure to f/u with them because they’ll only help you for a limited amount of time.
This really helped me out as a current high schooler, one question tho for the prerequisites, if you have done dual enrollment through that community college, do you skip that prerequisite?? For example, if you need a intermediate math class, but have taken for example, AP Calc 1 through dual enrollment with the CC, do you still have to take that intermediate math course or any other course you did dual enrollment with?? Thanks 😊
No you don’t. If you have an AP class that transfers over, you should be fine.
I’m a senior in high school and I’m a bit confused, so if anyone can clear this up for me that would be great.
If I want to get into ADN program I need the prerequisites right? So should I take my general Ed classes along with them? So I would not be in the program until I’m done with these classes which could take about 2 years I think?
Would my college experience look like this: first two years general education/ prerequisites (at community college) then transfer to a university w/ a program and complete the 2 years needed for ADN for a total of four years and then taking an additional 2 years for a bachelor if i want one.
Wendi Silva yes you will take the prerequisites with general ed at the same time. Once you’re done, you will have as associate degree in science and can also apply to nursing program. If you go to a university for nursing school make sure you find out what general Ed they require as well because it may be different than community. If u go to a university it will be a BSN program which is 3 years to get bachelors while in nursing school. At least that’s how long it took in our local state university. If you go to community college you will need to do 2 years of nursing program and then apply for a BSN program. I did mine years after i worked as an RN and i did it online and it took 15-18 months.
@@LifeAsWendyRN thank you so much! You’re very helpful!!
Wendi Silva no problem!! 💓
@@LifeAsWendyRN I am confused here. Will I have to complete pre-req and general education after that I get an AAS degree or I have to finish major nursing classes then I get AAS? EXPLAIN PLEASE
@@parasiftikhar159 associate in science is obtained once you finish gen ed and prerequisites. Once u finish nursing school, you get an associate degree in nursing.
i just graduated from community college. now i’m unsure of what to do. do i need to apply for a university then apply to their nursing program? 🤔
You can apply to community college nursing program or university. If it’s a new school you’ll be attending, then you need to apply to the school then to the nursing program
Hello I have a question do I have to go to nursing school if I want to become a RN ?
Yes
@@LifeAsWendyRN thank you so much 🌹
thank you so much for all the info.. it was so great and well explained.
Thanks 🙏🏽 😆
I don't understand the prerequisites part. How long IN TOTAL does the ADN plus prerequisites take?
About 4 years
@@LifeAsWendyRN5 years
I loved the video!! But May I ask the college you received your RN associates degree was not accredited???!
I am from Fresno! & I recently received my bachelors in a non-nursing major but I am seeking to continue my education immediately after this semester to finish some pre-reqs ! I am super interested in the role you worked in at your hospital that assisted you into getting into the program!! You are amazing & I truly learned so much from your video!
I worked as a CNA but no longer offer the program. Other facilities may though
@@LifeAsWendyRN thank you queen!!! I had just seen your other video where you explained the program ending with your cohort! 💖🫶🏻 As I continue to navigate my career I will keep coming back to your videos!! Your inspiring!!!
💕 thanks for the support. I’m glad my videos have been helpful.
If I graduate ASN program in community college then i can work in nurse position pr i have to take some classes more please answer thank you
Yes you cAn work as a RN with an associate degree but you have to pass your state license exam too
Thanks for explaining this info so clearly. Is it possible to finish my prerequisites in less than 2 years?
Raszberry 25 I think maybe in 18 months would be the soonest. Thanks for watching!
How many classes per semester would we have to take to finish it in less than 2 years?
Is there any disadvantage to achieve an associate's degree in a community college and go to MSN program in a college or university when getting a job as a NP? I know most people go to MSN after getting a BSN. I wonder if the former choice has any drawbacks compared to the latter.
Hi, There are no drawbacks. NP is a different role than RN
@@LifeAsWendyRN Thank you! It is helpful information for me.
@@lindseyychoi2514 you’re welcome 😊
Will it be a good idea to finish my prerequisites at a university and transfer to community college for the program? Asking because the university requirements for nursing is maintaining a 3.5 gpa so I’m getting prepared for alternative routes.
You could but classes will be cheaper at community college. It’s an option
I am doing associate degree from a community college.. I dnt know if I should complete this degree first then apply for BSN ? Is this associate degree going to reduce my time for BSN in college or it’s only for prerequisites? I am an international student
You can either do the associate degree or BSN program. It really depends on how much time and money you want to spend. The associates will not reduce your time for BSN. Associates can take 2 years and BSN 3 years. If u do the associates first then BSN can take about 18 months. Really depends on what school you go to and what classes are transferrable. There’s a lot of factors that go into it.
Its my first semester and I started my prerequisite classes for RN at a Community college but I am in doubt that are these Pre req only of 2 year or the Whole ADN degree which the college will give me is of 2 years.
I started this fall, so including my prerequisite classes, The degree will take 2 years or 4 years??
Yes unless u finish prereqs sooner and get in to the program right away. It’s 4 years
@@LifeAsWendyRN but i am in a Community college, it is of 2 years, then how 4 years? For ADN only
Please answer!!!! I would really appreciate it!
Do you think I would be able to get a Masters of Science in Nursing with an ADN degree? Or would it be better to get a BSN?
There are ADN to MSN programs. Depends what kind of MSN degree you want and which school offers it because not all do.
@@LifeAsWendyRN Thank you for responding! I would really love to get into Midwifery in the future.
if I already have an associates degree (Not in nursing) and I want to start nursing school can I do my bachelors in nursing or would I have had to take the associates in nursing ?
You can go directly into doing BSN. You don’t need to get ADN first. But u will need to do prerequisites to get into BSN program first.
@@LifeAsWendyRN okay and after the bsn program will I be a nurse yet or no ?
@@shyannemorgan6727 after you finish the BSN program, you’ll take the NCLEX which is the licensure exam. Once you pass that you’ll officially be a registered nurse.
Hey question I’m 30, I’m a medical assistant for 10 years took some classes like anatomy etc. I’m Deceiving to go nursing. I’m thinking community college . They have programs like vacation Al nursing, Associates nursing. I want to be a Rn I had Thought maybe do two year community and two in a university. But If I could do all in community or what’s best? Any tips or advice ?
You have to do your prerequisites. We had to have our prerequisites done within 5 years of starting the program. Then you can go straight to nursing school to do RN or do the LVN program and then do bridge program from LVN to RN. You can do both of these at community college. If you want BSN you can do university nursing program instead. I hope this makes sense.
I did the RN program then later did BSN online.
Hello! I just have a question with finishing prerequisites. I’m at a Cal State University as a pre-nursing and I was wondering if I wanted to take the route of a being an ADN , do I just transfer those credits to a community college ? Or do I have to take those classes again at the community college?
That’s a good question. I would assume you would be able to transfer those classes as long as they are equivalent.
@@LifeAsWendyRN thank you soo much !
Regarding the sponsorship, why just just not applied for fafsa! 🤷🏻♀️
Because the hospital got me in faster to the program than me applying through lottery.
Hello! I just finished my prerequisites and applied to my schools ASN program. How do I get from ASN to RN ? I haven’t been able to find this answer. Do I just have to pass the NCLEX-RN test? My goal is to be a Labor and Delivery nurse!
Yes you have to complete nursing school to get your associate degree in nursing. Once you take your NCLEX you become a RN.
@@LifeAsWendyRN great, thank you so much!
Hi. Thank you for this helpful information. My Q is any exam befor taking the prerequisite class ? And also should I have a 101 English class or not.
No exam prior
Thanks for this video, it helped a lot!! Wanted to ask something though. I'm looking for the best way to get into nursing school in terms of being guaranteed entry based solely on high academic performance. Most universities say that even if you qualify, you may not be accepted. Is it also like that at community colleges? If the GPA of the prereqs i take to get into nursing school at a cc are exceptional, am I more likely to get in than I am into a BSN program even if my grades are so great?
Please respond, I really want to know what the best guaranteed route of entry into nursing school is. Thanks
Not necessarily, some nursing programs are lottery system based. Not all are dependent on academic grades.
Hi!! I’m taking my pre reqs right now and I’ll graduate next year. There is a LPN program coming to my town and also there’s a school of nursing for ADN and BSN… should I go for the BSN program which will take me two years or try our LPN and then transfer to ADN to gain experience?
Depends on your goals. If your ultimate goal is to become RN then I’d go straight to RN.
@@LifeAsWendyRN hiii I decided to go into LPN!!
@@izzyortizz congrats! So cool you came back to update me :)
@@izzyortizz hi please where did you take your pre reqs
@@debyotabun2751 hii i did highschool And dual enrollment with pre reqs for nursing at the same time
wait so when do I take the teas exam? I’m currently in high school and I’m interested in nursing but I don’t know much about nursing schools so..
Once you’ve finished your prerequisites classes for the nursing program and are ready to apply to nursing school. I’m in California though. I don’t think all states have to take Teas.
Someone told me about HESI exam and that nursing school look at that. I don’t know much about it. Can you tell me in depth?
Do you have to take the sat and act in order to apply for nursing school ? (btw this question I’m implying for both community college and regular college). And if yes, which would be better to take. Also, should I or should I not take the essay portion?
and for teas exam (not in community college) when do I take the exam if I’m pursing BSN at university?
Some schools wants hesi or teas. I think it depends on the state. I took the teas
How do I get sponsored or find out how to get sponsored to get through to the nursing program? I work for an Ascension hospital
You could ask HR or other nurses on unit if they offer it.
Did you still have to take the Hesi entrance exam?
@@haleyadams5323 we had to do TEAS not HESI
what are the common prereqs to go into bsn ?
I went from ADN to BSN so they wanted my transcripts and figured out what classes I needed based off that
@@LifeAsWendyRN thank you so much
Hello dear, Am Nigerian. I will really appreciate it, if you can recommed colleges for me as international student. I also have no science background, but I want to go into a Nursing profession. (Associate Degree Nursing).it has been long I graduated from high school. Thank you for your time. I will really appreciate it, if you assist me.
Look up BMCC in New York.
So, for classes do you have to take the basics the pre reqs then all the courses designated to the career path or, can u skip basics and god to pre reqs without having to do anything with core curriculum?
Part of getting into some prerequisite classes is doing other general classes such as English and math. If I didn’t answer your question, please let me know.
Hi, I have a question. Is it possible to transfer to university from a cc with an (AS) associates in science degree ?
Yes, as long as your classes are transferrable
Hi I am a licensed registered nurse in Ghana with a year post graduation experience. I hold a Bachelor of Science Nursing degree with First class Honours with CGPA 3.82 out of 4.0.
I really want to work in US as a registered nurse. I want to know which program for me since I want to get a BSN (US standard) and later sit for the NCLEX-RN. Please if there is any program for me, kindly let me know so I apply right away for January 2022.
I was thinking of an ASN or ADN program. Am I eligible for that or do you have any suitable program for me?
Please get back to me as soon as possible. Thank you.
I’m sorry but I’m not sure about international. I’m sure that if you start off by looking at schools near the area you will be coming to you can find information on international student requirements etc.
@@LifeAsWendyRN okay thanks
Is it okay to get B grade on your A&P classes?
As long as your cumulative GPA is within the required GPA then you’re good
I’m confused. How do you get your Associates in nursing? Do you complete your pre reqs, then you get your degree or do you have to go to nursing school? And if so how do you get in if you have no experience?
Associate in nursing is obtained once you complete nursing school. You cannot get into nursing school without completing the prerequisites classes first.
And what do you mean by getting in if you have no experience? If you’re talking about nursing school, you don’t need nursing experience to get into nursing school.
@@LifeAsWendyRN thank you for responding. Also by experience I mean that some people have told me it would be hard to get into nursing school without some kind of medical experience.
Experience isn’t needed but it would be of benefit to you so you are more aware of what you are getting yourself into.
Thanks for watching!
@@LifeAsWendyRN wait you can get into nursing school without completing pre reqs first? is that only for the adn route?
Hi this question just for motivating me😁 how much a RN get paid per month ?
Really depends on where you live and what specialty you work in. I’m sure u can do a google search of what nurses in your area make
Do you stiil need the same pre requisites for lpn students
Honestly I am not sure
Depends on the school. My school has less prerequisite classes but you can only take it if you have a CNA license
My school has 1 year less prereqs than adn but you still need to take the TEAS for the lvn program though
Hello!
I’m currently a sophomore in a Cal State university. I’m majoring in business right but planning to switch to kinesiology since I can get into nursing after getting a Kinesiology degree easier. I was wondering if it’s possible to transfer to a cc for the nursing program instead of getting a Kinesiology degree after I graduate college, then apply to nursing programs?
As long as you did the prerequisites classes and are still good within the 5 years, I don’t see why you can’t
@@LifeAsWendyRN ty for ur response!
Hello, can I take just the prerequisites for nursing at a college and then transfer these credits to the university I applied to?
Yes you can transfer as long as the classes are accepted by the school
Alright. Thanks
Thank you ! God bless🙏🏻 your very helpful!
Thank you! Glad I could help 💗
If I already took some of the pre req classes in high school do I have to take them again in college?
Not if its within the time frame that the school wants. Usually nursing program doesn’t want prerequisites classes older than 5 years. At least that’s how my nursing program was.
How many credits did you take in community college like in the fall and spring?
Usually 12-15 credits. I was a full time student.
@@LifeAsWendyRN Thank you for answering. I’m thinking of doing 15 credit hours for each semester. Did you go to college every day of the week or did you take a day off? And if I take a day off, will I have more work to do on the week than just going to school everyday?
@@jenniferrosales7864 I tried to schedule my classes so that I can go to school the least possible. So I’d look for classes where I’d be in school all day a few days a week. If you have days off you can either work or have enough time to study and do hw.
@@LifeAsWendyRN Thank you so much for the advise!
what do you mean by make sure the school is accredited?
Third party will make sure the school is certified as credible and meets the standards
I’m confused I thought I just could go straight n get my rn associates n be done
It’s prerequisite classes and then oh apply to the nursing program once prerequisites are completed. You can do both at a community college
hi i had my masters in economics and how can i start m classes how do i become RN
Since you have a masters you may be able to do a master level entry program. If I were you I’d start off by looking at your states licensure website on how to become a RN. You can also start searching for nursing programs near you and find out what the prerequisite classes are to become RN.
are there any adn programs for international students?
So as an international students I have to apply for an AS and complete my pre-requisites along with that and then apply for an adn program. Did I get it right??
Not sure about the requirements for international students , you’d have to look into the schools website or talk to counselor about it
I am an international student i want to know how i can become registered nurse in usa as soon as possible i am grade 12 student and please tell me cheaper option
Do you know what state and what school you will be attending? Make sure to google the requirements for that specific school
I want to do associate degree in nursing at California at community College is it good option
Hi im from france and i wanna go to nursing school in the us but i dont know how to come, is community college free ?
I wish it was free but it’s not
@@LifeAsWendyRN yes i just saw the price on the internet, its really expensive are there scholarships or stuffs like that
@@Nessnickols yes scholarships, loans, financial aid.
@@LifeAsWendyRN thank you very much
What community college did you go to ?
I don’t share that information due to privacy
What’s the schedules like for an adn program for the semesters?
Clinicals were 12 hour shifts and there were some semesters we were there on Saturday for skills lab to. If I remember correctly we had a day or two off during the week but the days we were in class were long.
@@LifeAsWendyRN thanks for the speedy response!
Is it a 8-5 vive the first few semesters? Thinking I may need to get a night job
@@martinezcarlos2063 it really just depends on how the program is scheduled. I didn’t get to choose when to take classes they pretty much just told us what our schedule would be.
What do you mean by not accredited ? Accredited in what?
This means that the school has to be officially recognized by your states board of nursing
@@LifeAsWendyRN sorry to bother again but how can I make sure my school is? I go to Santa Rosa junior college
California
Thanks for this video
You’re welcome 😉
You’re very helpful. Tnx
You’re welcome! Thanks for watching
Hey could I talk to you personally via email?
Eu amo a enfermagem !!
💓 I’m glad!
I want to be a nurse
but how can i?
Can you explain me about this?
I'm new as a america so i don't know about all this informations please help.me
apply for a college or university that offers a nursing program either associate degree or bachelor degree
Oh no 😭 I suck at math
It’s basic math. Plus, now a days the IV pump calculates the drug doses. It’s just basic math for you to confirm you’re giving correct dosages.
My college has an open door policy, is it possible to start my pre reqs without doing GED?
I am not sure about that. In high school, students took math or English college courses during high school but other than that I am not sure. If I were you, I’d find out directly from the school.
I guess it is possible! But only if you pay out of pocket!
Here we go ! Can’t wait to get therr
You cute