Question by Ebonee: can i choose pre nursing as a major for my freshman year of college?
i’m a junior in high school right now. great student academically. i want to attend the university of kentucky. can i choose pre nursing as my major for my freshman year or do i have to meet a certain requirement first, like a certain ACT score? or once, i’m admitted i can go with the pre nursing major. sorry if its confusing. i’m very confused.
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Answer by K O
If UK offers a pre-profession track for pre-nursing then you can declare that as a major when you get accepted into the university. If they do not offer the pre-professional track, then you will need to declare an actual major related to nursing (biology, chemistry, public health, etc) and just make sure that you meet all of the class requirements that are needed for the nursing program. Many degrees will meet the requirements or come very close. You may want to pick a specific major anyway though, in case you change your mind about nursing, then you will still have credits for a specific degree.
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Question by sparks: Im going to be a freshman in college this fall as a nursing major, and what should i be expecting?
I’m planning to go into psychiatric nursing if I make it into nursing school, but I just need more information on how nursing school works. I also heard that you have to go through two years as a nursing major before you can take the test to get into nursing school. Is it hard?
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Answer by cryinginthedark15
It depends on the school that you are going to and the program you are entering. I am presently a senior nursing student in a 4 year (BSN program). I was entered right into the nursing school after high school, and I chose THAT school for that reason. Look into your options and research about nursing schools and their programs. With my school, there are no competitions or wait lists (which often occurs with schools that want the best students, and may not be able to advance a large number of students at one time. Clinical spots are hard to arrange and cannot have large numbers.) Some schools will have you take the general prerequisites (your sciences, your writing courses, etc). My school, however, allowed me to take all my pre-req.classes and electives and they had to be completed before starting clinical rotations. With my school, I was entered into the school as a freshmen, began taking nursing courses and was able to start clinical/be prepared in my Junior on track. Again, it just depends on your school and what program. I am not too sure how the process works with getting into THE nursing school (test wise, grade wise, etc.), but I do know that with my school we are constantly taking NCLEX style tests and there are EXIT exams in my school order to graduate and then go on to take the NCLEX. Be expected to work hard and study hard. Know that it will get tough, but learn how to study and do what is best for you! In my program, you cannot get less than a C in any course. It is difficult, but just remember to breathe and believe in yourself. Good Luck!
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Question by volleygurlx04: How can I get a nursing job in massachusetts if I am a senior in high school soon to be college freshman?
I am looking for a way to get some kind of nursing or hospital experience before my freshman year of college. Any info on summer programs or jobs in or around Boston,Ma would be apreciated as I am desprate for work and experience but very excited to learn all that I can.
i will be a college freshman in the fall
and i am 18 so i know there are some jobs i can do age wise
I am looking for specific jobs or programs i can apply to if possible to get the info
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Answer by diamondheart16
you can talk to your college counsler and ask if there is an intership you can take on at a local hospital. Or you can call the hospitals in your area and ask if there are jobs, internships or anything you can get going for yourself before you start college.
These are long shots. Usually they offer these kinds of programs to you when you have a couple years of college under your belt. Or equivilent in a private program for nurses.
Best wishes and good luck to you and bright future always.
Some hospitals do offer office type jobs or simple nurse jobs, (Like running back and forth grabbing supplies for doctors and stuff.) That is a great way to break into your career and give yourself a hands-up!
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Question by volleygurlx04: How can I get a nursing job in massachusetts if I am a senior in high school soon to be college freshman?
I am looking for a way to get some kind of nursing or hospital experience before my freshman year of college.
also looking to gain some knowledge or feel for the hospital type setting while making money even if its a job cleaning stocking or working at a desk because I need money for college and would like to learn at the same time.
please help if any nurses or people working in the hospitals out and around boston have any info helpfull advice or opertunities or know of any special programs I could apply for it would be greatly apreciated.
i will be a college freshman in the fall
and i am 18 so i know there are some jobs i can do age wise
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Answer by rockinpacker
you would have to intern as a candy stripper till you learn the profession.
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Question by confuuused: Are you allowed to declare nursing as your major in your freshman year of college?
I really want to major in nursing. So in my freshman year of college, I want to declare nursing as my major. I was just wondering if it is allowed to declare your major in your freshman year of college. If not, are there prerequisites to be met before majoring in nursing?
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Answer by hula wabbit
Sometimes you can declare Nursing as your major during your freshman year. It really depends on what the admission requirements are to be admitted to the Nursing program.
This is how it normally works, when you apply for admission, you apply for a specific degree program (major). If you meet the admission requirements are and admitted, you will be admitted into the degree program of your choice thus majoring in a particular program. So, if you apply for the Nursing program and you are admitted, your major will be considered to be Nursing.
Keep in mind that some schools may not admit freshman straight into the Nursing program. They may require prerequisites prior to your admittance. It’s best to contact the school you are interested in attending since admission requirements can vary from school to school.
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Question by Kellie: Can a freshman in highschool take a side nursing course from a college or something ?
Im 14 years old, and I am about to start my freshman year in highschool. I really want to become a nurse and I have heard of nursing courses or programs in highschool but I don’t understand them. I know that you can train to become an EMT when your 16 but I was wondering if you can start taking classes or courses early, or even volunteer work. Also does this look good on my college application or my future reseme ? Thanks !
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Answer by Austin
In California at least, you need to be 18 to certify as an EMT. But the more you can do ahead of time the better. Go to your nearest Red Cross Chapter and get certified in CPR/First Aid. If you want to get started in the healthcare field, you could go try to become a lifeguard, or go to your school’s athletic trainer and ask if you can shadow him or help out. There are a lot of opportunities out there if you look. But first, go get certified in CPR/First Aid (both). The Red Cross usually offers a class that will certify you in both at the same time.
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