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[PA44Jockey]

Becoming a Nurse

I am thinking about becoming a Registered Nurse. Are there any nurses roaming here that could recommend a school in the Cinicinnati area. I am not looking for an online program, but an accredited school to attend.

 

[LowlyPropCapt]

Oh, oops.

I thought this was a "National Enquirer" style headline. My bad.

Good luck with your quest!

 

[N1VIBS]

Considering the situation of airline industry, can't say I blame you for getting out.
Becoming a nurse would be a good decision (if you like that type of work).. Talk about job security!! My sister is a nurse and hardly a week goes by, she doesn't get at least one or two different job offers. Pay is pretty good, flexible hours, and good benefits (her medical is outstanding and hardly cost anything!!).

Good luck.

 

[BigPappa]

You don't wanna become a doctor, you wanna be nurse? Is your name Gailord Faker?

 

[PA44Jockey]

You don't wanna become a doctor, you wanna be nurse? Is your name Gailord Faker?

I wish that was my name. If it was, I'd have a decent job.

 

[DX Rick]

You don't wanna become a doctor, you wanna be nurse? Is your name Gailord Faker?

Nurses bring home more than Doctors right away, because Doc's have to pay for their own insurance.
My wife made more in sign on bonuses than I did at year one at the regional I fly for. BONUSES!!!
In our industry, the only one getting bonuses are the CEO's.

 

[flyboyzz1]

Your wife can fix me up man!

 

[flynryan15]

I am thinking about becoming a Registered Nurse. Are there any nurses roaming here that could recommend a school in the Cinicinnati area. I am not looking for an online program, but an accredited school to attend.

I don't know if it is close enough to you, but Kent State has a pretty good nursing program Greg

 

[LearLove]

my mom has been a nurse for 38 years, almost all of it full time and in the ICU. It is a tuff thankless job. the past few years I've really seen her slow down, I have no doubt it is from the job.

from time to time over the years I've seen her at work and know I'd last about 3 minutes as a nurse. If you haven't done any work of this type before I'd suggest maybe volunteering at a hospital or ambulance crew before you shell out $$. Also, from what I know on the subject, an RN is now a 4 year degree not 2 years like in the past. But if you decide to do it (from what my mom tells me) do the RN not the LPN.

good luck

 

[skyslug]

try UC. Maybe NKU? or there is always that commercial on TV about Galen college.

 

[jppt2000]

Also, from what I know on the subject, an RN is now a 4 year degree not 2 years like in the past. But if you decide to do it (from what my mom tells me) do the RN not the LPN.
good luck

I think you're talking about a BSN.
ASN two year degree at Community College.

University Bridge program will take you to BSN (if you desire the degree).

Either degree gets you a ticket to take the boards to be registered nurse.

 

[bailout]

An RN is a BSN and is a 4 year course, LPN is two year and limits you big time. My sis is an RN, makes over @$75K and works from home 2 days a week.

 

[Amish RakeFight]

A male friend of mine who has a BA has been working towards his nursing degree. He'll start with $85-90K depending on the specialty he goes into.

 

[TWA]

LPN is only a 1 year course, and RN is 2 years. There isn't really a demand for LPNs, the only reason I would think to get one would be to get into the RN program faster. Most schools have a 2 year wait for the RN program, but LPN might have no wait. If you have your LPN and are transferring to RN, you normally get to bypass the wait.

 

[samballs]

I don't know if it is close enough to you, but Kent State has a pretty good nursing program Greg

I liked the nursing program at KSU, most of those girls were in my classes.