Becoming a nurse in Houston, TX, any advice???

First let me tell you that I’m an RN, BSN. I went back to school to get my degree, and I was 32 when I started. You can do it!!! I recommend a book called Majoring In Nursing, as it will give you all the details. The LVN program takes about 1-2 years to complete, while RN, ASN will take 2-3 years. If you choose to get your BSN. It’ll take about 4 years. Research the pros and cons of each before you decide what you want. As you can guess, a BSN degree will allow the most freedom.

Yes, You will probably have to complete all your basic courses before you begin clinicals. Each class is a semester long, which runs about 4 1/2 months. Summer classes meet more frequently, but are significantly shorter, lasting about 10 weeks. Class credit hours will vary from about 2 – 4 hours.

All of those details will depend on the college you attend. I recommend going to a local community college and talking with an admissions counselor. They will help point you in the right direction. I think community colleges are a great place to start because they are typically more understanding of a non traditional students lifestyle and needs.

Going back to school can be intimidating at first. And Nursing School is tough. There’s alot to do But, if you want it bad enough it can be done. Hope that Helps!!!

Allyson

Rather than try to talk yourself into moving to a city you’re afraid of, maybe you should figure out if you should be with a man who gives you an ultimatum like that. I’d send someone packing if they “made” me do anything. That being said, I’m from a teeny tiny town (population: my family and some wild animals) and I adjusted to Houston just fine. I’ve since moved to Galveston because I didn’t like all the congestion, but I got around just fine while I was there. Learn all you can about the area and how to get around. Have your boyfriend teach you how to drive better. Stay off the freeways for a while if you’re too scared of them. The last thing you’d want to do is freak out in the middle of a 6 lane highway with cars buzzing by you at warp speed. Take it one step at a time and you’ll be fine. But, think about what I said about your boyfriend. Just saying.