<p>I'm going to UCR as an incoming freshman in the fall with an undeclared major in CNAS. It wasn't until yesterday that it finally hit me that I wanted to become a Registered Nurse. I know I should've chosen a college that has a nursing program in the first place, but I didn't know what sort of career I wanted back then. Question is, where do I go from here? Is it better to transfer from a UC to a community college/Cal State/UC that has a nursing program? What possible paths to becoming an RN are available to me? What classes should I take at UCR?</p>
<p>I'd really appreciate the help. I'm really stressing out and I don't know what to do.</p>
<p>You could do the first two years at UCR and then transfer to another UC that has a Nursing program. Almost all of the nursing courses are taken in the last 2 years. Tell your advisor that you eventually want to transfer into a Nursing program and they can direct you on what courses to take. For instance, here is the Nursing curriculum for UCI. Ask you advisor (and I would also call an advisor from the school you want to transfer to) what courses are transferrable with these. I’m sure you could take the Human Anatomy course at a community college or something. Then you would be set up to transfer directly into the last two years at another UC. Some of the CSU’s also have good Nursing programs, so you have lots of choices of where to do your last 2 years.</p>
<p>There are some Masters programs, like the one at UCLA, where you can become an RN without having studied nursing at the undergrad level. The program is specifically for those who have majored in non-nursing fields during their undergrad years but who would like to pursue the career after their undergraduate education. Here is the link:
[MSN</a> - Masters Entry Clinical Nurse | UCLA School of Nursing](<a href=“http://nursing.ucla.edu/body.cfm?id=69]MSN”>http://nursing.ucla.edu/body.cfm?id=69)</p>
<p>With all that said, be aware that as an entering freshman you might change your mind about career plans and major choices. More students than not often change their major or career plans once in college. Regardless of where you opt to study nursing, be aware that all programs will require you to take some “foundation” courses in science to be admitted into their nursing programs. You can complete these either at a CC or UCR.</p>
<p>The following link <a href=“http://www.rn.ca.gov/schools/rnprograms.shtml#msn[/url]”>http://www.rn.ca.gov/schools/rnprograms.shtml#msn</a> will provide a list of colleges, at various levels, including Associates and Masters programs where you can study nursing. Check out the school’s website and check the major pre-requisites for the nursing program. This will give you insight into what is needed for transferring, what classes you can take that UCR may offer(mainly the science pre-reqs and general ed)</p>
<p>Thank you, both. Both reponses were really helpful, informative, and excellent.</p>
<p>I have one (actually a few) more question, if you don’t mind me asking. I requested my high school to send my transcript to UCR. What happens if your final high school transcript doesn’t make the deadline (July 15th)? What happens if you don’t send it at all? Will they rescind if you’ve sent an incomplete high school transcript or accidently have sent it to the wrong college?</p>
<p>If you requested the high school to send it, then they should send it the week after you graduate. If it’s late, it will probably mean you can’t sign up for classes until they get it. If you get all the way to September and they don’t have a final transcript yet, I imagine they will rescind you. I would just make sure your high school sends it.</p>
<p>jlim- You can ask for an unofficial copy of your transcript to use in case things get messed up at UCR and you can’t get an official copy until hs opens again in August.</p>