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1. To work or not to work while in nursing school?

   momma&nurse2B replied to momma&nurse2B's topic in General Nursing

   My husband and I both went back to school for nursing, so it goes without saying that we have taken out quite a few student loans to cover some living expenses and pay off cars, etc. (Not that that was the wisest decision, but it is what it is). Init...

2. Teaching Self Breast Exam to 8th Grade Girls

   momma&nurse2B posted a topic in Student Assist

   I'm a first year nursing student with a teaching assignment to teach self breast exam to a class of 8th grade girls in my area. Any suggestions? (I've contacted the local american cancer society and susan g komen foundation to look for resources.) I ...

3. Deciding - Penn Valley versus Research

   momma&nurse2B replied to kjfhome's topic in Missouri

   You may have already made your decision, but thought I would chime in anyway. I too am facing a similar decision (JCCC or KU Med). I've heard nothing but great things about Research's program, and they do offer the tuition forgiveness program if you ...

4. Anyone know when JCCC will send letters for Fall '07 ADN???

   momma&nurse2B replied to momma&nurse2B's topic in Kansas

   i know i have to get about 5 different shots and a tb test over the summer, but that's it, i think. i hope i'm not missing anything, but i can't think of anything else that needs to be done. congrats!

5. Anyone know when JCCC will send letters for Fall '07 ADN???

   momma&nurse2B replied to momma&nurse2B's topic in Kansas

   Yep! Got my letter on Friday (almost hugged the mailman!)

6. Young Nurses

   momma&nurse2B replied to gt4everpn's topic in General Nursing

   I'm nearly 26 years old and about to start nursing school this fall (yippeee!), but while doing my prerequisites I have found out that my fellow students assume I'm 18 or younger. I've been married nearly 6 years and have a 3 year old child, so I FEE...

7. To work or not to work while in nursing school?

   momma&nurse2B replied to momma&nurse2B's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks everyone for the helpful advice! I guess I should have added that my husband works urgent every evening and Saturdays and is often gone on weekends with the National Guard...so in the sense of the fact that I'm responsible solely for my daugth...

8. To work or not to work while in nursing school?

   momma&nurse2B posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hi all- I'll be starting nursing school this fall, and I'm curious how it will be looked upon when I start looking for a nursing job in a little over 2 years but don't have any healthcare related work experience??? It seems like most of the nurses an...

9. Accepted into RT & Nursing program...I don't know what I want to do! HELP!

   momma&nurse2B replied to jollyjenny's topic in General Nursing

   My close friend is an RT, and she loves her job (she works in a cancer center administering radiation therapy to cancer patients. Where we live, this required additional schooling after she graduated from her RT program). However, she is now consider...

10. Anyone know when JCCC will send letters for Fall '07 ADN???

    momma&nurse2B replied to momma&nurse2B's topic in Kansas

    NurseMiller...I thought of one more question for you! I'm curious if JCCC's program offers an NCLEX prep program that is done throughout the two years of the nursing program? I've heard of other schools doing this...I know it costs a little extra, bu...

11. Did I get TOO much in loans?

    momma&nurse2B replied to thyme39's topic in General Nursing

    My husband I both took out Sallie Mae Tuition Answer loans before we both went back to school for nursing (we have a mortgage and child). We ended up not needing the smaller of the two loans and paid it back as soon as soon as possible...but that mon...

12. At my wits end......

    momma&nurse2B replied to 3rdgenRN2B's topic in General Nursing

    I would echo what a lot of the others have said. I'm 25, and 1 1/2 years ago, I left a nice job in human resources to pursue nursing. I personally didn't feel like what I did really mattered or had any meaning for myself or others, and I needed a dif...

13. Anyone know when JCCC will send letters for Fall '07 ADN???

    momma&nurse2B replied to momma&nurse2B's topic in Kansas

    NurseMiller-Thanks for all the helpful info! I noticed you mentioned that some students have evening clinicals. I'm curious if this is randomly assigned or if student's situations are considered before assignments are made. The reason I ask is that m...

14. Anyone know when JCCC will send letters for Fall '07 ADN???

    momma&nurse2B replied to momma&nurse2B's topic in Kansas

    Definitely. I'm with you on that! I want to be a nurse, but I still want my job as a mom to be a priority. I worry that I won't be able to sucessfully balance everything. But, alot of moms and dads have juggled it before and survived so I'm sure we c...

15. Anyone know when JCCC will send letters for Fall '07 ADN???

    momma&nurse2B replied to momma&nurse2B's topic in Kansas

    My interview is 9 am Friday the 23rd...I'm quite nervous as well! Good luck to you!