madelynsmom

madelynsmom

Member
  • Content

    29
  • Visitors

    2,385
  • Followers

    0

About madelynsmom

Latest Activity

  1. What type of nursing do you want to specialize in?

    Still taking pre-req's so this can change but in order is: 1. L&D 2. NICU 3. Neuro... my father has Parkinson's Disease so this one is more personal. Was considering Pediatrics but I am pretty sure I will end up with 500 adopted children or in pr...
  2. Going back to school

    Good for you! I work 40+ hours a week, taking my pre-req's (this is my first semester), have a dad who has Parkinsons, and I have a 13 1/2 month old daughter. Oh and the husband who could be like a 2nd kid haha. I just have to keep my eye on the priz...
  3. I am psyching myself out... someone smack some sense into me

    Actually yes, I did do research. That is why I was psyching myself out and nervous. But I'm not anymore- I just have more determination than ever.
  4. I have a good paying job and I guess some would say I could be on the "fast track" to even bigger things here at my company. But when I got pregnant with my daughter and gave birth, I had to re-evaluate things. I like my job but it's not rewarding. I...
  5. I am psyching myself out... someone smack some sense into me

    You are all amazing. I am feeling pretty confident after reading these and writing my own goals down. Every single day I am going to come to this site before bed to remind myself of where I want to be and what it takes to get there. I am ready to sho...
  6. How much am I going to be in the hole?

    I am taking 3 classes this semester (13 credits) and between the fees for the class AND books, I have spent $750. $400ish of that is from books- some new and some used and some rented.
  7. Question about Chabot College

    I believe that if you live East of Castro Valley, they have about 10 students they pick to work in the Livermore/ValleyCare area. Just FYI. But I think you may get better feedback if you post in the CA Nursing forum. I am attending Las Positas at th...
  8. I am psyching myself out... someone smack some sense into me

    Wow... all of you are very inspiring and I really needed to hear all of that. I do hope that my age and life experiences give me an advantage than the 17/18 year old me. I am really blown away with the positive words, experiences, and advice you all...
  9. So I am starting college as a brand new student. I am a little late to the game- I graduated from high school in 2003. I work full time where I make pretty good money but after having my daughter a year ago, I decided that being a good role model to ...
  10. When do your fall classes start?

    First semester ever... starts the 19th. Taking a hybrid (meet 1x a month) algebra class, online English class, and Biology class which is Mon 5-9:50pm and W from 5-6:50pm. 13 credits total. Also still working 40 hours a week and being mommy to my 1 y...
  11. tatoos & piercings, part 2

    First of all, I am not close minded whatsoever. I personally do not have an issue with tattoos or piercings because hello... I have them too. And I have a pair of torn jeans, halter top, and stripper type shoes. I am saying that you need to LOOK prof...
  12. tatoos & piercings, part 2

    I have tattoos and used to have my eyebrow pierced. When I went in sales... I took out the eyebrow ring. I have tattoos that are able to be covered easily. I am currently in school (plus working) but if you want to be taken seriously in a professiona...
  13. Fall Classes 2013

    It's my first semester of school EVER so I am doing Biology, English, and Elementary Algebra (pre-req for College Algebra). 13 credits total so full time but the Alegbra and English classes are online.
  14. Just Starting off with my prereq's

    For the OP- I too am starting next month with pre-req's. I will be 28 in September so I am about 10 years late to the show. I received the same advice with some nurses I have encountered over the past few months- minimize distractions. For me, it's a...
  15. Just Starting off with my prereq's

    For BSN, at least in the schools near me, 4 years includes the 2 years of pre-req's. The 2 years are almost exclusively nursing courses and clinicals.