Rlee1

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1. My nursing school story

   Rlee1 replied to SC APRN's topic in General Students

   Thank you! I salute you.

2. didn't start school til age 50

   Rlee1 replied to Whit'sBetterHalf's topic in General Students

   I started pre reqs in fall of 2011 at age 49. I start my ADN in a about a week at 51. It is a full 4 semesters and like the previous responses, all those years of living bring a lot to the table. Also, like much of the other sage advice on AN, if you...

3. Class of 2015

   Rlee1 replied to MommaTy's topic in General Students

   Got my reading list, calendar, exam schedule, etc. Wow, plenty to do! Orientation in a month, classes start same week. Also got ATI schedule but can't seem to find what I need on their site. Anyone else having trouble? There are things we can work on...

4. Older Nursing Students

   Rlee1 replied to faithfl's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I too am 51 and starting my program in August. It's like the others said, we will be the same age whether we go to school or not! I think the wisdom of our years is an advantage. Just my opinion. Good luck to all us "ole timers" !

5. Class of 2015

   Rlee1 replied to MommaTy's topic in General Students

   Anxiously waiting for our book list! It is supposed to be emailed by July, 1st. Lacking a tdap shot to turn in all my paperwork. Orientation first week of August. Got a long week end scheduled with the family before it all starts, looking forward to ...

6. Class of 2015

   Rlee1 replied to MommaTy's topic in General Students

   Picked up my uniforms and lab coat today! Got my spiffy name tags with " RN STUDENT" on them! Still waiting on that book list tho! At least it's happening, i am getting excited more and more!

7. 30+ club! Lets do this together.

   Rlee1 replied to alynn's topic in Pre-Nursing

   All these youngsters in this thread! Lol. I am 51 and start my program (asn) in august. It took about 1 1/2 years to do all my pre reqs, including a few that will apply to the BSN I hope to get upon finishing my RN. My kids are grown, my wife is supe...

8. Having issues with death anxiety

   Rlee1 replied to amberdawn85's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Think of it this way, you don't stop driving just because someone else had a crash. Death is not pleasant but in many cases it also is not unpleasant. Many times people are ready to die, they have found their peace and welcome whatever may be next. I...

9. Nursing School as an Older Student

   Rlee1 replied to Jonelrob's topic in General Students

   I sure can't argue with this advice! As a 50 pluser myself that is one of my tougher hurdles. Our kids grew up with this technology and we must grow into it. I have a 3 year old grandson who can navigate my iphone and ipad quite handily. I, in the me...

10. Class of 2015

    Rlee1 replied to MommaTy's topic in General Students

    That's a lotta books!

11. Nursing School as an Older Student

    Rlee1 replied to Jonelrob's topic in General Students

    Well I can't help with advice from the older lady department- but being about the same age I can tell ya to have faith. I truly believe that the wisdom of your years and experience in raising children will help compensate for the slight slowing we bo...

12. Class of 2015

    Rlee1 replied to MommaTy's topic in General Students

    I am 51 and changing from a carpenter to a nurse. How big is your change? I was an EMT many years ago and loved it. Hoping nursing is even more rewarding. Although I do love making furniture!

13. Anatomy and Physiology

    Rlee1 replied to claritasd's topic in Pre-Nursing

    We did a sheeps heart and a cat. I think the mental prep is important. I was not fond of it on one hand but was fascinated to see the various parts of anatomy in the flesh so to speak. Even though pictures are very detailed- it's not the same as seei...

14. Class of 2015

    Rlee1 replied to MommaTy's topic in General Students

    Wow it's exciting to hear all about the different programs everyone is in. I was looking forward to getting my text book info- till I read some of ya'alls posts!! I too have only nursing courses left but will be taking some 1/2 semester courses to ke...

15. Is this too much to handle?

    Rlee1 replied to Walnutt's topic in Pre-Nursing

    I think you may also find in addition to the good advice previously posted that the intro bio course will help when you take a/p which will help when you take micro. It did at my school. Even a/p 2 helped with micro. Good luck. Thats a lot of science...