dustbowldiva

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1. how did you decide to become a nurse.

   dustbowldiva replied to purplefreak3000's topic in General Students

   After working 3 yrs in an alternative HS setting, I too realized I was not cut out for the classroom setting. I enjoyed the students personally, but felt like I was suffocating in the school environment. Since I have always been fascinated by all thi...

2. Fall 08 NS Ages...

   dustbowldiva replied to shorty3_31's topic in General Students

   At my orientation this week, we were told the average age of students in our program was 30. I am 42, and did not feel at all out of place. I love having a diverse group of fellow students!

3. I don't know if nursing is what i should do.

   dustbowldiva replied to Mee050505's topic in General Students

   Just a couple thoughts here. First, I think it is normal when embarking on a new journey to have some ambivalence. It is the unknown, after all, and nursing especially is a profession that demands complete dedication in a way that other undergrad deg...

4. Class of 2010 (starting nursing school in Fall 2008)

   dustbowldiva replied to RDH-NrsgStudent's topic in General Students

   My orientation is this afternoon, and I start on the 18th. I will - hopefully - graduate May 2010! Happy to be starting at last!!!

5. What was your job before you became a nurse?

   dustbowldiva replied to rn4ever?'s topic in General Nursing

   The history/poli sci degree sounds about as useful as my psych/English Ed. degree! Okay, here goes - the last 3 yrs I have worked as an aide in an alternative HS. Loved the kids, but the school system made me nuts. Prior to that in no particular orde...

6. Elementary Education or Nursing?

   dustbowldiva replied to Kimmi73's topic in Career Support

   "This past spring, I had an epiphany. I want to be needed and appreciated, and tired of being ignored and passed over. I have so much energy and passion to contribute in a positive way to society, and I just couldn't cut a break anywhere. After learn...