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1. Older Nursing students

   mikaboo replied to MarieD's topic in General Students

   Hi España, Thank you so much for your reply. Your story gave me hope! It sounds like the time during clinical is not only the time to learn about RN job, it is also time to really prove that I can be a great nurse too. Really... your story helped ...

2. Older Nursing students

   mikaboo replied to MarieD's topic in General Students

   Dear HawaiiRose and MsMcCoy, Thank you very much for sharing your thoughts and stories. It is always encouraging to see other mature students working very hard toward their goal. You two are amazing (and of course, all others in this thread.) How...

3. Older Nursing students

   mikaboo replied to MarieD's topic in General Students

   Hello. I am just wondering if there are any "mature" students, now going to RN program in the San Francisco Bay Area. I am curious to know what your experiences are at school, and also if you already graduated from a program, what the job outlook i...

4. Samuel Merritt Accelerated BSN Program - is it doable?

   mikaboo replied to nursetobein2010's topic in California

   What a wonderful thread. I am also considering applying to this school after I finish pre-requisits in a few years. By the time I can apply, my children will be in kindergarten, 5th grade, and in high school. I would like to hear what kind of child...

5. Mom Seeking Details of Schedule @ Samuel Merritt ABSN - Oakland -

   mikaboo replied to brendalwelch's topic in California

   Possibly... could there be a little nicer way to remind the person that she may want to call the office first? Probably, she already knew that there is "this thing called a phone" exists this world.... so you did not have to mention it in such a way...

6. What will YOU do with your first "real" paycheck!?

   mikaboo replied to DZcarrie's topic in General Students

   If I ever get into a nursing program, finish it, pass the test, find the job, and even get to the point of getting a first pay check.... I will take my family to a dinner at the most expensive Japanese restaurant in San Francisco, and let my kids eat...

7. Older Nursing students

   mikaboo replied to MarieD's topic in General Students

   Simply... so encouraging to find this thread. I am 45, a mother of five children aged from 3 to 11, and still taking pre-requisits. i can take only one class per each semester, but this spring, I am going to try and take two classes. I just did m...

8. Mom Seeking Details of Schedule @ Samuel Merritt ABSN - Oakland -

   mikaboo replied to brendalwelch's topic in California

   I would love to know if anyone knows of the answer to your question. I can imagine how hard it can be even to make a phone call during the day with 2 years old and 5 years old, as your questions may take more than 10 minutes or longe to be answered....

9. Considering nursing...need advice!

   mikaboo replied to Baubo516's topic in General Students

   Hello. I just wanted to tell you that your story was very inspiring, and gave me a positive mind to continue to pursue nursing. I am a mother of five children, from age 3 (triplets), 8, and 11 years old. I am in mid. 40, with BA and MFA as my pas...