[moosiesmom]

Hi there ! I turned the big 50 this year, so I think I beat out most peeps on this thread !! I wanted to do something for myself. I have 2 sons (19,21) and a wonderful supportive husband. I turned 50 and thought about training for a marathon but I think the bod was saying no. I always took classes here and there but never finished my associates. I took Micro 1 and got a C. YUK !!And I work in a microbiology lab (prepping specimens etc.) and love hospital settings etc. Would love to consider nursing but not sure I can deal with the competitive nature/good enough gpa/intensity of getting into school. I have to work because of my sons college tuition. I have alot of support from my nursing friends at work, although most are younger than me (not by much). They laugh when I mention my age as a barrier. Oh well, just a hi and thanks for this site. It truly is a godsend for anyone in this profession or planning for it. Armywife..your husband is in my prayers. And so are you. Happy new year to everyone ! Peace............

[ltljo32]

Hello,
Im Jo, 22. I start my program in just two days. Ive always known I was going to work in the medical field and have prepared myself for a long time. Im currently a medical assistant and I go to school. Yea, that's been the routine since I graduated from hs. All the restless nights and constant stress appear to have a result- I'm in!... Finally (on my second attempt). But wait, doesn't this mean there's gonna be a hell of a lot more of the restless nights and stress? More?....Well, it'll pay off right?

[Christinalmt]

Hi everyone,

I'm Christina & also, a lil' nursling student. I'm starting my 2nd semester tomorrow...Maternity & Med Admin....so exciting!! It's so wonderful to be apart of such a large & caring organization. Nursing indeed is an incredible field & anyone in it are truly angels for the selfless acts of kindless & love they give. Currently I am a massage therapist, 6 yrs, and love what I do. However, I am ready to help others in a nursing kind of way. So good luck to all of us nursing students!!! Congratulations for making it into the program...Happy & Healthy New Year to All!!

[harrella]

Hey all!

My name is Angie and I am a mother of two (3 y.o, 4y.o). I start an accelerated BSN next week. I look forward to the challenge and being on my way to becoming a nurse.

[NC Living]

I, like many of you, will be starting my ADN program tomorrow. I am having to redo the 2nd semester and have changed schools. I am nervous and excited all at the same time.
Is there anyone out there that has had to redo a semester? Did it help and were your grades better the second time around?

[Echo826]

Hi everyone! I'm Anne from Michigan. I'm 31 years old and have 2 little boys, ages 7 & 4, and a husband of 10 years. I am starting the nursing program on January 10. I'm somewhat nervous, but excited at the same time. My tentative graduation date is December 2009.

[Ldysalsa]

Hi everyone
Good luck to us all.......I will begin ADN program in the fall/08...many have told me that I better kiss the kids goodby!!

[Abishag]

Hey,

I'm a newbie...looking for advice and tips so I won't look so "newbyish" when I start school in Summer 08 (May). Want to know what I should and shouldn't do!

I will be doing a 5 semester RN program. Interested BIG time in L&D mainly because of the experiences I had with both my children. But I'm also interested in other fields (mainly ICU's). So I guess we'll see after its all said and done.

Anyhow, I love the idea of being a Nurse and have no problem with blood and guts and gore...I do have issues with loss of children and the emotional aspect of dealing with families and their losses. Needless to say I'm a bit scared!

[littledarlings]

Good Luck to you. I'm in my second semester and have 5 semester to go for my BSN. I'm lovin it. My clinicals have been great experiences. I know that this is for me to be a nurse.

[sziq1]

Originally Posted by Ldysalsa

Hi everyone
Good luck to us all.......I will begin ADN program in the fall/08...many have told me that I better kiss the kids goodby!!

Please don't kiss your kids goodbye!! I have a four year old and I have been in the nursing program since spring of 07. I do feel bad for having to study so much and I do use the tv as a babysitter when I am doing so... But sometimes you have to just say the heck with it and spend some time with you kids. I just try to give him a time table he can understand such as by christmas mommy wont have to study anymore! He seems to get it and is very patient with me even though he is only 4!
Good luck with the program, study hard but make time for family too, even if it means blowing off studying for a few hours!

suzie