[Love-A-Nurse]

Originally posted by nolenurse
Hi Everyone!
I'm a young one here I guess...19 and applying in February to start the Nursing Program next Fall. I recently changed my major, from Health Sciences (track for Physcial Therapy) to Nursing and therefore have to finish my pre-reqs in the spring and summer. I am interested in NICU and OB

and welcome to the board! "Young, middle-aged, and old" are welcome here. All the best to you!

[PennyLane]

LPN,Future, RN -- It's so nice of you to reply to everyone's introductions. The people on this board seem so nice and supportive. Thanks for taking the time to welcome us!!

[Love-A-Nurse]

Originally posted by Mel D
LPN,Future, RN -- It's so nice of you to reply to everyone's introductions. The people on this board seem so nice and supportive. Thanks for taking the time to welcome us!!

[ST_NURSE_MLD]

Hello everyone... I'm starting a "new" career... Much like Shelby88669, I have Micro left as a pre-req. Scheduled to Start clinicals in Fall '03 unless I get lucky. Hopeing for Spring '03.

I have a beautiful 16 Y.O. daughter and a wonderful husband of 17 years. I work full-time for Lockheed and own a small electrical company. Have 2 associates degrees... And, have maintained a 3.5 GPA (even though I can't spell). Things are very, very busy for me.

If you guys are up to it... I do have a few questions.... How are you guys handleing the fact that your lifestyles are changed? Usually, I'm a very social and a physically active person (spearfishing, tennis etc.). I've adjusted to studying all the time very well. However, I find it hard to turn down family and friends when asked to do things (i.e. friends ask to go diving and family cook-outs). I haven't had any contact with a close friend in over a month. Nursing is so important to me and I've had to schedule my time so tight. Sometimes, I think they don't understand. Have any of you guys had to deal with anything like this?

Also, in regards to allnurses.com, how do I get my user name changed?

[Love-A-Nurse]

Originally posted by Melissa Davis
Hello everyone... I'm starting a "new" career... Much like Shelby88669, I have Micro left as a pre-req. Scheduled to Start clinicals in Fall '03 unless I get lucky. Hopeing for Spring '03.

I have a beautiful 16 Y.O. daughter and a wonderful husband of 17 years. I work full-time for Lockheed and own a small electrical company. Have 2 associates degrees... And, have maintained a 3.5 GPA (even though I can't spell). Things are very, very busy for me.

If you guys are up to it... I do have a few questions.... How are you guys handleing the fact that your lifestyles are changed? Usually, I'm a very social and a physically active person (spearfishing, tennis etc.). I've adjusted to studying all the time very well. However, I find it hard to turn down family and friends when asked to do things (i.e. friends ask to go diving and family cook-outs). I haven't had any contact with a close friend in over a month. Nursing is so important to me and I've had to schedule my time so tight. Sometimes, I think they don't understand. Have any of you guys had to deal with anything like this?

Also, in regards to allnurses.com, how do I get my user name changed?

Missy, and welcome! I am taking school one day at a time. I sit here to relieve my mind from studying. I study every day and then some. Lots Of Love. There isn't much time for anything else but you have to make time for your immediate family and for yourself, if only a few minutes a day.

You could PM or email Brian and ask to have your user name change.

All the best to you.

[Sherry-futureRN]

Hi to all!!!!!
I am currently finishing pre-reqs, hope to begin my first semester in January. I am really excited and nervous. Any hints for studying or just surviving the program? I am 33 years old and have 2 daughters, Jackie is almost 7 and Jessica is 4. Hope to hear from some of you.

[maire]

Originally posted by Sherry-futureRN
Hi to all!!!!!
I am currently finishing pre-reqs, hope to begin my first semester in January. I am really excited and nervous. Any hints for studying or just surviving the program? I am 33 years old and have 2 daughters, Jackie is almost 7 and Jessica is 4. Hope to hear from some of you.

Hint for surviving the program: Bookmark allnurses.com!
And to another Jersey girl...what part of the state are you from?

[Sherry-futureRN]

Maire-

Thanks for the info, already figured that much out. I am from Bricktown, how about you?

Sherry

[maire]

Ah, you're right around the corner from me - I was born in Bricktown! I'm holed up at the military base.

Nice to meetcha!

[Love-A-Nurse]

Originally posted by Sherry-futureRN
Hi to all!!!!!
I am currently finishing pre-reqs, hope to begin my first semester in January. I am really excited and nervous. Any hints for studying or just surviving the program? I am 33 years old and have 2 daughters, Jackie is almost 7 and Jessica is 4. Hope to hear from some of you.

Sherry, and welcome!