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    how do I start a career in nursing with only a school certificate

    I am 16 years old and have just finished a year 10 equivalent. I want to pursue a career in nursing. How do I go about this.

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    0  Views: 798 Answers: 1 Posted: 12 years ago
    Tags: nursing education
    lindilou

    Go for it...you can do this especially starting now....upgrade as you go and shoot for specialty nursing like obstetrics as this kind of nursing pays nearly as well as doctoring! 3 of my sisters are nurses and 2 aunts!!! Just go for it...wonderful choice! ;)
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      Start by reading this...and I'm sure you'll need to finish grade 12 and it would be good to volunteer at a hospital or nursing home for experience and credit....read here >>> http://healthcareers.about.com/od/educationtraining/p/Types-Of-Nursing-Degrees.htm


       

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