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Can I become a nurse without a degree?

Many people have the false misconception that nursing is a lesser profession in the field of medicine. However, to become a nurse you need to go to nursing school and pass equally challenging classes and exams. Other people believe that you don’t necessarily need a degree to become a nurse because they see that nursing is a hands-on job with a big practical side. This is another misconception people have about nurses. Yes, the job requires a lot of hands-on activity but this doesn't mean that the professionals don’t need a heavy academic background. Nursing requires special technical competencies and clinical analysis skills that will potentially save people's lives. This is why no one can become a nurse without obtaining a degree in nursing first.

To get into nursing school you either need to graduate from high school or pass the GED (General Education Development test). After that, you need to make sure you comply with all the prerequisite courses. Listed below you’ll find all the prerequisites needed to be admitted into nursing school:

1. One year of high school biology with a C or better
2. One year of high school chemistry with a C or better
3. Two years of college-preparatory math with a C or better
4. GPA of 2.75 or higher for ADN program or GPA of 3.0 or higher for BSN program
5. SATs or TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills)

Keep in mind that not all the programs have the same requisites, and maybe some schools ask for more or fewer things than the ones mentioned above.

Can I become a nurse at 50 years old?

It is never too late to go back to school. If you have the drive and disposition to challenge yourself and you decide to go back to school, you can do it! There is no age restriction when it comes to education. All you have to do is make sure that you are compliant with all the prerequisites mentioned above. Don’t forget that some may vary depending on the program you choose. Make sure you do your research before you start applying to any program. This will help you be on top of things and know exactly what to do to achieve your goals. If you don’t know where exactly to get started, you can always hire a counselor or a private tutor. Finding someone who can help you in this process can make things easier. They can help you prep for the SATs or TEAS, they can guide you toward the classes you need to take, and can tutor you through the entire process (applying and going through nursing school). You can search for tutors right here on Superprof. You can either opt for an in-person tutor (and find someone in Nashville) or you can search for online tutors across the country. The benefit of online tutoring is that it gives you scheduling and environment flexibility. But, in-person tutoring lessons tend to be more personal and better understood!

Can I study nursing for 6 months?

As it was explained above, nursing school is not something that can be skipped or fast-tracked. It is a serious and complicated degree that needs time, effort, and dedication. It can take anywhere from 16 months to four years to become a registered nurse. Anything less than that is not humanly possible because even if you fast-track through your classes, you wouldn't be retaining any of the information you’d be learning in class. This is why we recommend you take your time, understand how much it is going to take, and decide if it is something you can budget into your life. Because if not, you’ll end up doing it halfway.