[flaced]

I am waiting to write this posting for over 2 years now. I started the Associate Degree Program in 2003, graduated this May and got my RN license yesterday. A couple of years ago, while taking my prerequisites for Nursing I was asking students and nurses around how hard are clinicals, nursing courses and if there is any time for me to take prerequisites for the BSN while in an ADN program.
To my dissapointment I never had any positive answer. "Nursing courses are terrible, take up all your energy, forget about family-sex life, about speding time with kids, don't even think about taking other courses that require studying. Forget about having a life of your own!" This was what I had been told.

Anyway, I am not a super smart person. I am just as good as all of you are. And I manage to take all the prerequisites for BSN, which I am starting in the Fall this year. I had only 7 courses to take, but there were Microbiology, General Chemistry, Biochemistry & Organic Chemistry, Statistics, etc. I took 22 credits in top of Nursing courses, this last semester even having 19 credits, and no time to study for NCLEX.

No, I am not saying was easy, I have a husband and child (I am not working though!), but for those that are determined know that this is possible. Do not listen to what others tell you, what is hard for one person it may be OK for you and viceversa.

I will be working on an ICU unit for a while, starting next week.

I just wanted to encourage everyone to pursue their dreams, take one day at the time and know that every step of the way is worthy! I am far away from having been fulfilled my carrer goals, but I learned that though people can discourage you (even teachers, clinical instructors, or family), never give up!

HANG IN THERE!!!

Good luck to all of you,
flaced

[scoley]

Originally Posted by flaced

I am waiting to write this posting for over 2 years now. I started the Associate Degree Program in 2003, graduated this May and got my RN license yesterday. A couple of years ago, while taking my prerequisites for Nursing I was asking students and nurses around how hard are clinicals, nursing courses and if there is any time for me to take prerequisites for the BSN while in an ADN program.
To my dissapointment I never had any positive answer. "Nursing courses are terrible, take up all your energy, forget about family-sex life, about speding time with kids, don't even think about taking other courses that require studying. Forget about having a life of your own!" This was what I had been told.

Anyway, I am not a super smart person. I am just as good as all of you are. And I manage to take all the prerequisites for BSN, which I am starting in the Fall this year. I had only 7 courses to take, but there were Microbiology, General Chemistry, Biochemistry & Organic Chemistry, Statistics, etc. I took 22 credits in top of Nursing courses, this last semester even having 19 credits, and no time to study for NCLEX.

No, I am not saying was easy, I have a husband and child (I am not working though!), but for those that are determined know that this is possible. Do not listen to what others tell you, what is hard for one person it may be OK for you and viceversa.

I will be working on an ICU unit for a while, starting next week.

I just wanted to encourage everyone to pursue their dreams, take one day at the time and know that every step of the way is worthy! I am far away from having been fulfilled my carrer goals, but I learned that though people can discourage you (even teachers, clinical instructors, or family), never give up!

HANG IN THERE!!!

Good luck to all of you,
flaced

Wow, thanks for the words of encouragement. I must admit, I have been wondering how I'm going to handle all the studying that will need to be done when my husband works fulltime, and I'm left at home with 3 kids that are under the age of 7. But, you are right... Just because it was hard for one person, doesn't mean it will be hard for me... I am determined to make it work, so I know I can do it.. But thank you... You definitely make me feel better and I'm sure others feel the same way...

Good luck with your new job!

[sheri_u2]

Originally Posted by flaced

I am waiting to write this posting for over 2 years now. I started the Associate Degree Program in 2003, graduated this May and got my RN license yesterday. A couple of years ago, while taking my prerequisites for Nursing I was asking students and nurses around how hard are clinicals, nursing courses and if there is any time for me to take prerequisites for the BSN while in an ADN program.
To my dissapointment I never had any positive answer. "Nursing courses are terrible, take up all your energy, forget about family-sex life, about speding time with kids, don't even think about taking other courses that require studying. Forget about having a life of your own!" This was what I had been told.

Anyway, I am not a super smart person. I am just as good as all of you are. And I manage to take all the prerequisites for BSN, which I am starting in the Fall this year. I had only 7 courses to take, but there were Microbiology, General Chemistry, Biochemistry & Organic Chemistry, Statistics, etc. I took 22 credits in top of Nursing courses, this last semester even having 19 credits, and no time to study for NCLEX.

No, I am not saying was easy, I have a husband and child (I am not working though!), but for those that are determined know that this is possible. Do not listen to what others tell you, what is hard for one person it may be OK for you and viceversa.

I will be working on an ICU unit for a while, starting next week.

I just wanted to encourage everyone to pursue their dreams, take one day at the time and know that every step of the way is worthy! I am far away from having been fulfilled my carrer goals, but I learned that though people can discourage you (even teachers, clinical instructors, or family), never give up!

HANG IN THERE!!!

Good luck to all of you,
flaced

Its nice to hear from someone that they too were sick of hearing how much you "Have no life" when you start the clinical nursing sequence. I'm getting ready to say my "goodbyes" to friends and family on August 22nd for that very reason. And no, I'm not even relocating!
However, I hate to break it to you but if you took pre-reqs for a BSN while doing a full time nursing program w/ clinical for ADN...............you ARE smarter than the average student Thats a compliment!

[Doug85]

Hey, I'm really happy for you and also encouraged at the same time. Congratulations!

[Fun2Care]

Originally Posted by flaced

I just wanted to encourage everyone to pursue their dreams, take one day at the time and know that every step of the way is worthy! I am far away from having been fulfilled my carrer goals, but I learned that though people can discourage you (even teachers, clinical instructors, or family), never give up!

HANG IN THERE!!!

Good luck to all of you,
flaced

Thanks for this, and congrats to you!

I was beginning to wonder if I had what it takes because of what I call my "Microsux" course.