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bellaismybaby · 02-05-2007, 06:39 PM

I'm an operating room nurse and love it

If you are worried about paying for college, start at a Jr college and transfer. You can't go wrong in nursing there are so many ways to go. I work part time in a dr. office injecting vericose veins (gross I know

) I went back and learned to assist in surgery and do that on the side for extra $$. There are many opportunities...and allot of money to be made. Good luck.. by the way....my daughter is a jr and has no idea what she wants to do either

niko26 · 02-05-2007, 06:40 PM

I was doing nursing and now doing occupational therapy. We volunteer and shadow OT and it is so much fun. Especially if you like children. Its like playing with them is your job!

GracieLou · 02-05-2007, 06:41 PM

ACTS are on Saturday !!! Wish me luck!

SweetCuteness · 02-05-2007, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Dena

Well, I went pre-med when I first went to college.. and was very overwhelmed.
I had taken a ton of math classes in highschool, and not to toot my horn, but that has always been one of my strengths, and I breeeezed in math in college. Biology and all of those are a lot more difficult, so anything that can help you with that, take it.

Plus, no matter what.. a 4 year acredited college is ALWAYS better than any trade school.
You can ask any employeer, if they have two applicants exactly the same.. but one is from a trade school, and one is from a university.. they pick university over trade school.

There is a big socialization difference wether anyone wants to admit it or not... it's the difference between home schooled or not.

The experience of college offers so many obstacles and so many different views and experiences that it really does prepare you, or at least makes a good stab at preparing you

I also think, it's even better to go to a school that is away from home.. even if it's one hour away.. just as long as you don't live at home. That is a different experience all its own.

sorry i rambled.. I very highly favor college over any trade school anyday.

Having experienced both a trade school (for my Medical Assistant diploma) and a 4-year college (for my BSN), I couldn't agree more with everything you've said! You grow a lot in living on your own, meeting new people, and having to struggle through all the challenges at a 4-year college.

As far as what other classes to take and what area of the medical field - that's something you'll have to figure out. I highly recommend shadowing people in various positions in the medical field. Also, every college is different for the classes that it requires. I would go sit with a guidance counselor to look at the classes you've taken and the classes you still need to fulfill.

Good luck!!!

GORJESS · 02-05-2007, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by GracieLou

ACTS are on Saturday !!! Wish me luck!

GOOD LUCK!!! i took my last one in october and it was much easier than the one i took my junior yr. the main thing is 2 relax, because if not u will freeze up and waste time and time is sooo important.

Yorkieluv · 02-05-2007, 07:28 PM

I agree with volunteering...You should try to get a volunteer position at a hospital. While I was in high school and college I volunteered at the hospital for years. I loved it and learned sooo much. I volunteered in various departments of the hospital such as pediatrics, burn center, ultrasound, and the emergency room. That will give you a really good idea as to what area you're most interested in. I highly recommend it. Good luck on your ACT!

winniethepooch · 02-06-2007, 09:19 AM

Definitely volunteer! Not only will it help you narrow down what fields you like, but it looks GREAT on a college application and scholarship applications! As for money...student loans are fantastic. You don't pay a dime until you graduate, and even then, the payments are pretty low and the interest rate is as low as it gets. Also, going to an in state, public university will be much cheaper than going out of state. Some states even offer a Hope Scholarship, where they pay for some of your schooling, but you have to stay and work in that state for the number of years that you took their scholarship. Not too bad a deal.

RLC12345678 · 02-06-2007, 09:28 AM

My husband is in medical school and my sister is in nursing school (RN). If you have any specific questions, feel free to PM me.

I would definately suggest going to college over trade school. My sister and I both paid for our college with student loans. It's easy to apply and get a loan for college. LOTS of people do it. I'll be taking out more loans for school when I start law school in June. Don't let the financial aspects deter you from going to college. To visit the college's financial aid office and they will tell you everything you need to know about student loans and they will make sure you have a way to pay for it. GOOD LUCK!

02-05-2007, 06:39 PM	#31
bellaismybaby Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: California Posts: 829	I'm an operating room nurse and love it If you are worried about paying for college, start at a Jr college and transfer. You can't go wrong in nursing there are so many ways to go. I work part time in a dr. office injecting vericose veins (gross I know ) I went back and learned to assist in surgery and do that on the side for extra $$. There are many opportunities...and allot of money to be made. Good luck.. by the way....my daughter is a jr and has no idea what she wants to do either __________________ Bella Izzie Julie

02-05-2007, 06:41 PM	#33
GracieLou The grace of god Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: LA Posts: 1,945	ACTS are on Saturday !!! Wish me luck! __________________ Gracie Lou

02-05-2007, 07:28 PM	#36
Yorkieluv Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: USA Posts: 7,178	I agree with volunteering...You should try to get a volunteer position at a hospital. While I was in high school and college I volunteered at the hospital for years. I loved it and learned sooo much. I volunteered in various departments of the hospital such as pediatrics, burn center, ultrasound, and the emergency room. That will give you a really good idea as to what area you're most interested in. I highly recommend it. Good luck on your ACT! __________________ Miko 's his Mommy

02-05-2007, 06:40 PM	#32
niko26 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: florida Posts: 66	I was doing nursing and now doing occupational therapy. We volunteer and shadow OT and it is so much fun. Especially if you like children. Its like playing with them is your job!

02-06-2007, 09:19 AM	#37
winniethepooch Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Rochester, MN Posts: 200	Definitely volunteer! Not only will it help you narrow down what fields you like, but it looks GREAT on a college application and scholarship applications! As for money...student loans are fantastic. You don't pay a dime until you graduate, and even then, the payments are pretty low and the interest rate is as low as it gets. Also, going to an in state, public university will be much cheaper than going out of state. Some states even offer a Hope Scholarship, where they pay for some of your schooling, but you have to stay and work in that state for the number of years that you took their scholarship. Not too bad a deal.

02-06-2007, 09:28 AM	#38
RLC12345678 I heart Hootie & Hobbs Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: USA Posts: 7,149	My husband is in medical school and my sister is in nursing school (RN). If you have any specific questions, feel free to PM me. I would definately suggest going to college over trade school. My sister and I both paid for our college with student loans. It's easy to apply and get a loan for college. LOTS of people do it. I'll be taking out more loans for school when I start law school in June. Don't let the financial aspects deter you from going to college. To visit the college's financial aid office and they will tell you everything you need to know about student loans and they will make sure you have a way to pay for it. GOOD LUCK!