droadracer

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1. Does age really matter???

   droadracer replied to Toots71506's topic in General Nursing

   Nothing has persuaded me yet that I should not be going for this goal of becoming a nurse. However, I am so motivated by what I have read in this thread that I am ready to start tomorrow. I do start on Aug 20, (almost tomorrow)and I really feel this ...

2. Do you think it is too late to go into nursing?

   droadracer replied to karen230's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I start nursing school on Aug 20. During the whole process I have been treated very well by the school administrators, and my future classmates. Oh, I am 57 and male...I can't wait until school starts. The situation becomes, how important is this ...

3. National University nursing program in San Diego

   droadracer replied to krystle47's topic in New Nurse

   I don't have any first hand knowledge about NU expect that it is very expensive. Have you looked into Grossmont College or San Diego State? All the best.

4. Ever heard of waterintoxication?

   droadracer replied to swedishnurse's topic in General Nursing

   This condition is common after road running races. In a number marathons across the country, deaths have occured as a result.

5. Several TEAS test questions.....please help.

   droadracer replied to 2bNurseNik's topic in General Students

   I am taking the test Jun 7th...I bought the review book..and there are 40 reading, 45 math, 30 science, and 55 English questions...My school is using it like a placement test..to see where strengths and weaknesses are. They then get you involved wit...

6. Scripps Healthcare

   droadracer replied to TazziRN's topic in General Nursing

   As I recall, Scripps Mercy in San Diego was listed as one of the top 100 hospitals in the US...and Scripps La Jolla, is a Magnate Hospital...

7. Am I Too Old?

   droadracer replied to JerseyGirl1's topic in Emergency

   All you are the greatest....I am 57 and starting nursing school in Aug...after having been an EMT for 5 yrs..."Age only matters if you are cheese"

8. I feel so incompetent....

   droadracer replied to sjbrian's topic in General Nursing

   I start nursing school in Aug, this was such a good thread, and all the responses will give me something to think about down the road...thanks all...

9. Acceptances for the year 2007

   droadracer replied to maverickemt's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Just got my letter of acceptance to Crouse in Syracuse, NY!!! Congrats to everyone else!!!!

10. What age were you when you went to nursing school?

    droadracer replied to Imissthefall's topic in General Nursing

    I have to let eveyone know, I responded to this thread saying how old I would be if I went to school...well today I got my acceptance letter for the fall class, now I can offically say I will be 57 when I start. This is just too much!!!!!

11. How Old is Too Old

    droadracer replied to gdsgrl's topic in Pre-Nursing

    First, Suesquatch...I just loved your reply...anyway...I just want to say..I am waiting for word on my application to nursing school in the fall..age now 56, age when starting (if accepted) 57, age when graduating, 59...just as long as I am still ali...

12. What age were you when you went to nursing school?

    droadracer replied to Imissthefall's topic in General Nursing

    My application is in for a fall class....if accepted I will be 57 when I start..

13. Help!! Where to go for Nursing School???

    droadracer replied to acel0777's topic in General Nursing

    Try Crouse Irving Hospital School of Nursing, Syracuse, NY. They are accepting applications for the fall...and I don't believe they have a waiting list. Keep looking.

14. The Letter....Summer 07

    droadracer replied to armyvet's topic in Pre-Nursing

    I applied to Crouse Irving Hospital School of nursing two year RN program. Should hear something in the middle of Feb. or early March.

15. Advice PLEASE - Considering Nursing @ 39

    droadracer replied to Seven, RN2b's topic in Pre-Nursing

    I just want to mention...I am 56..have an application already in to a 2 yr nurisng program. I will admit that I have considered my age...it does not last long..it is really what I want to do..did I mention that I am a male...Just go tackle it..if you...