katesmom

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About katesmom

Mom to 2 beautiful kiddos. Happily married for 5 years.

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  1. College & Motherhood

    I do not know how I am going to balance this? My children are 3 1/2 and 8 months old. I registered for a online Math & online Humanities class for Spring 2008. One week into the semester I have already had to drop my courses - I have no time to ...
  2. Math Jitters

    I have applied to an ADN program. I struggled through Pre-Algebra about 6 years ago at a different college. Unfortanuatly my MATH did not transfer to my new college now I have to take the placement test to see where I need help. I stink at math. ...
  3. How many of us 30 somethings are out there?

    Im 33 & have been working in healthcare for 5 1/2 years. Ive thought about becoming a Nurse for at least 3 years now, but never commited myself. I have two small children, so the scheduling of classes should be interesting? I have some Pre-req...
  4. how many nurses work at NICU

    Im a secretary in a NICU. We have critical babies that are generally 2 patient assignments to 1 nurse. We also have intermediate babies (stable) they are 4 patients to 1 nurse. We staff 14 to 16 Nurses. We generally have 40 babies in our ICN
  5. Elementary Education or Nursing?

    Your post really hit home with me. I am so analytical & weigh the pros & cons of every career decision too. Ive become paralyzed by my indecision to become a Nurse. The commitment scares me & Im really dragging my feet. I applied to Nursi...
  6. Watts or UNC

    After careful consideration Ive decided between these two Nursing Programs. I havent applied to either college yet. Im a little concerned about acceptance into UNC because my high school grades were not at the top 50% of my class, but I do have all o...
  7. Advice - Relocating to Cincinnati OH

    Thanks AmyLiz & Nursemissthang! . Thanks for the information!
  8. Advice - Relocating to Cincinnati OH

    Hi. We are moving back to Ohio. We moved to North Carolina 5 years ago. Im so excited to return to the good ol Buckeye State! Question: Although I used to live in Ohio, Im not that familiar with Cincinnati. Im wondering where to look for housing/apts...
  9. Which college in Raleigh/Durahm

    Thank you for the link. I hope your studies at WakeTech are going well for you.. I didnt get into WakeTech this Fall, so I was looking around for another option? I may end up trying again next Fall 06? Have you started clinicals yet? How are they ...
  10. Need Information About Charlotte

    Our friends live in Matthews NC (a suberb of Charlotte). Its great. We live in Raleigh & love making the trip to Charlotte! There is a lot to do in Charlotte. Oh if you love to shop visit Concord Mills Outlet Mall --- FUN FUN FUN! I wish w...
  11. Which college in Raleigh/Durahm

    I have been researching nursings schools in the Raleigh area for about a year now. Can anyone tell me about Durham Tech, Vance Granville, Watts Nursing School, ECPI? This is such a transition for me & I need some good advice. Thanks!
  12. Im soooo nervous!

    Well, I thought I was going to start the NUR program this Fall, but I chickened out at the last minute & missed my opportunity to get into the classes I need. So now I have to wait another semester to start school & another year to be accepte...
  13. North Carolina Roll Call

    Hello everyone! My name is Leah & I live in Youngsville NC (about 20 miles NE of Raleigh) My husbands job moved us here in 2001. Since weve moved here we got married, bought a home & had a baby girl, she is 10 months old now! I love mothe...
  14. What would you do??

    Janice ~ I am so glad you asked this! I am in the same boat as you. I work as a Medical Secretary at a OBGYN office. It is somewhat boring because we are slowwww! There are no advancement opportunities. Very cushy, decent pay, zero stress. Ive been ...
  15. Good book yes / no? Its a little pricey, so I want to make sure its a good reference? My library doesnt have it:crying2: