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by jtoms

Hi guys, I'm 19 years old currently taking prerequisites courses for the adn program in a community college, I'm developing a big passion towards taking care of patients in and out of the hospital. I volunteer at a local... Read More


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    Jan 16, '13 by Asst. Admin
    Start nursing school earlier, get masters degree straight after BSN. Watch your weight and make adjustments before there is a problem.
    Listen to all my mothers stories and take notes
    Laugh a lot, love a lot and follow your gut feeling!
    Slow down! and enjoy the flowers
    Don't become a manager
    Don't spend spend spend! Save money
    Dont get married young save yourself and enjoy your life
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    Jan 20, '13 by
    Quote from AnonRNC

    1. If your family doesn't provide good role models, seek out a mentor - maybe a professor, an older co-worker, etc. to help talk you through decisions.
    2. Get to know your TRUE self so that your decisions reflect your heart, not the influences of important people in your life - including family or a mentor.
    3. Don't get into debt (MAYBE for school, but nothing else for sure!).

    Great advice!
    I highly suggest you take a deep look into #2. It's can be a big investment (time and money) to choose a career, whether it be nursing or any other profession. Make sure it's really what you want to do. If you do decide on nursing, just get the BSN. It will make you more marketable and you can finish it all in one sitting.

    To make extra cash, work as a CNA! I wish I did...it would provide hands on experience, maybe help decide if it's what you want to do, and get your foot in the door. Put away at least 10% of your paycheck to savings. If you can live with your parents, do it. I did and it help me save a ton of money that I used to pay off my loans.

    I also agree with a previous post- try to focus on your education first before starting a family. Less obligations, less stress. And make time for yourself-- have fun!

    Good luck in this journey we call Life
    Last edit by Little_Mouse on Jan 20, '13
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    Jan 20, '13 by
    Do what you love. If you truly love what you do, the money will follow. Also, it's never too early to start saving for retirement. Just investing a little now, then more later when you can afford it, will add up later in life. Learn to be self reliant. Love yourself. Smile and laugh alot. Give yourself laugh lines and crow's feet when you smile. It means you do it alot.
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    Jan 20, '13 by
    Finish that degree sooner..AVOID credit cards!! Take bigger risks. Forgive your father and spend lots more time with him.
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