Charity school of Nursing 2012 fall class jitters/ need advice

[learning2care]

Ok, I am a student at Delgado Community College and I've applied for the Fall 2012 class at Charity School of Nursing. I know that they go by the profile score, which I have worked on and I know that my profile score was pretty high, so I'm hoping to get in. (My Hesi score was a 92, I have a 3.75 gpa, and have a degree in sign language -I'm currently in A&P II, so I don't have the final grade on that yet, but I'm working my butt off!) The waiting is killing me- I called last week and they said that they will send the acceptance/"thanks for your interest, but.." letters at the end of this month.

I have so many questions though, so I thought I'd start here. Is anyone else on all-nurses applying for that group? Also, for anyone who is attending CSN already: I have 2 children (and currently a full time job, but I'm planning on quitting if I get accepted). In your experience, how neglected are my children going to be? (lol) (I do also have a husband, who is being super supportive esp when I need hours and hours to study for A&P; However, 2 years of that... hmmmmmm...)

Also, I am a nervous wreck about parking in New Orleans (I live in Slidell)(I know- of all the things to stress about) and I'm worried about the "horror stories" that I hear re: nursing school in general (for example: "The hardest thing I've ever done in my life!", "I cried daily.","The first semester they try to scare you out.", and my favorite, "Say goodbye to your friends and family for 2 years.") and CSN in particular (it's ridiculously hard, etc.). I love a challenge, but I'd like some inside info about what it's like when you start. I think personal experiences and tips will help ease some of my fears and concerns. What's it like? Any advice that you wish someone would have given to you? Please feel free to write, anyone who has attended Charity School of Nursing recently or is currently attending. Also anyone feeling the same way I do -anxious as hell about starting the dreaded "nursing school". Lol

Thanks, Everyone!! :)

[Rmed4320]

I'm free this saturday morning or next weekend on Sunday. Yes, starbucks by the mall! I got your pm. Just can't send them. Don't know why..

[Phi823]

Ok, so wait, are we not meeting at Chili's tomorrow night? We're doing something after Open House? Just checking.

[Rmed4320]

Are we still on for chilis...

[Rmed4320]

Phi823... Myself and learning2care are still meeting at chilis. I do want to do something after open house to meet everyone who couldn't make it.

[firrehorse, RN]

Sorry for the confusion, my fault.

You guys are still meeting at Chilis. I just thought the open house would be another chance to meet for those who could not make it to Chilis night. And, for those who live on the South Shore who want to meet both North and South shore people.

Sorry for the confusion.

[firrehorse, RN]

Rmed4320,

I'm getting your replies to the PMs.

[learning2care]

Yes, I'll still be going to Chilis tonight at 6:30, if u still would like to also. If you would prefer a different day, or to just wait, I completely understand. I know it's hard for everyones schedules to match up. I'm still willing to go to Chilis even if just one of my classmates is able to make it. I'm so excited and I feel like I need to talk to someone else on the same boat! Lol.

[Rmed4320]

I'm going to be there at 6:30. I'm in black scrubs with a white logo.

[Rmed4320]

I'm happy to have met some of my future classmates for charity!

[Beautifulmirror]

Does anyone here live in New Orleans? I live down the street from City Park...just wondering.

[kubana87]

Omg I was as nervous as you guys when I started. Basics was really crazy for me we had exams every monday plus clinicals plus class plus studying plus care plans I criedEveryday :-( but happily I kept it together find what work for me and now am about to finish nac 1 :-) study group didn't work for me in fact i tried it it was like 8 of us and I felt like it was a waste of time and none of those people pass the class. Study any chance u have listen to tegrety sometimes they say stuff that's not on the notes and will be On the test read The book and get a review book it helps. Everything is possible if you want it and go for it. We were like 300 students when school started and when the second semester started we were like 120 including the lpn and repeats and people who came back or transfer. This second semester its easier well at least for me. Te thing is that you have to learn how to take nursing school test that's why u need practice books If y'all have questions send me a message :-) nursing it's fun good luck and now u have to go back to studying Ufhhh lol test thisMonday :-(

[Phi823]

kubana87, thanks for the info!! I think most of us are worried about the test taking. Even though we all obviously had good grades to be accepted, we know that the tests are completely different than anything else we've had. I've heard that as far as the answers, you rule out 2, but the other 2 may both be right, but only one is the best. Nerve racking!!! Can you explain what the care plans are? I sort of have an idea, but if you could explain it, I think it would be helpful to all of us. How long does it take you to do one?