I really want to become a nurse but I have no idea where to start. I don't know anyone in the field.?

I live in ny. Can someone please give me information on programs, and what the different classes of nurses are and how to get it. Thanks in advance.

. Get a job in a hospital or nursing home, even if it's cleaning bed-pans or sweeping the floors. See what it's all about. Get friendly with the nurses, help them if you can, and gradually ask them how to get started.
Check out this site @ http://www.allnursingschools.com/find/NY... ; ... Talk to those people, maybe get a job IN one of those schools in the laundry room or cafeteria, whatever. .

It depends on what kind of nurse you want to be. You can usually become a CNA (certified nurses assistant) through any local hospital. They tend to offer 6 week courses and then you're done. I'm not sure about LPN (licensed practical nurse), but RN (registered nurse) is an associate degree that must be earned through college. Associate in Applied Science, to be exact. Check with some colleges around you and see if they offer that degree. Then go through the steps they require to get there,

just call the number in the classifieds in the paper, there are always a million ads for shcools, training, jobs, etc for nursing. Also there's alot of TV commercials, web sites, magazine ads, etc.

LPN-Licensed Practical Nurse. 1 yr Diploma Program
RN- Associates Degree- 2 yrs.
Bachealors Degree- 4 yrs.
Contact your local Community College or University. I'm an RN, we need the help. GOOD LUCK AND HURRY!!!!