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1. OMG, is it only the second day of nursing school????

   native_texan replied to SeattleJess's topic in General Students

   So....the last 2 semesters I have been working on my study technique....trying to find what is EFFICIENT. That's what I'm doing right now...trying to find methods are EFFECTIVE and EFFICIENT. I've rewritten my notes (effective but NOT efficient), etc...

2. OMG, is it only the second day of nursing school????

   native_texan replied to SeattleJess's topic in General Students

   @Livinnursing Great points! Thanks! I was worried about the reading. I don't read that fast b/c I read to comprehend. Second semester is worse than first? Oh Lawd! I don't have a job. The only things for me is that during first semester, by son wil...

3. OMG, is it only the second day of nursing school????

   native_texan replied to SeattleJess's topic in General Students

   Wow. I am waiting acceptance (should know in 30 days) to start in an accelerated program in January. I am not a traditional student (44yo) and I already have a bachelors degree. I'm finishing my last pre-nursing classes this semester, and when I hea...

4. 57+ and starting a nursing career

   native_texan replied to kelleytison's topic in General Students

   I am also a recently resigned teacher and pre-nursing student. I am also middle aged. I taught for 12 years. It was my second career and now on to my third. I don't think there is anything wrong with trying to do everything in this life that we want ...

5. Tell Me Your Best/Worst? - Nursing School, First Year, Career

   native_texan replied to native_texan's topic in General Nursing

   I don't think you should do anything "just for the money." It definitely is ONE of the factors that plays into any career. Flexibility is another, and advancement another. I was referring to JUST the money. I know for me, at the end of the day, if I ...

6. Tell Me Your Best/Worst? - Nursing School, First Year, Career

   native_texan replied to native_texan's topic in General Nursing

   Wow! What a wonderful response, Lady! I agree with you 100%! In education, I would get my class rosters at the beginning of the year, and other teachers would remark, "oh...you have HIM," or "oh now.....not HER!" I chose to ignore their evaluations o...

7. Tell Me Your Best/Worst? - Nursing School, First Year, Career

   native_texan replied to native_texan's topic in General Nursing

   You are all telling me exactly what I needed to hear about nursing school! I too was rocking waitress, and would do it again if I could make good enough money. I love managing 100 things at once, figuring out what's wrong, and I love the odd, strange...

8. Tell Me Your Best/Worst? - Nursing School, First Year, Career

   native_texan replied to native_texan's topic in General Nursing

   Calivianya, Thank you so much. I am beginning to see what you mean. I'm taking A&P right now, and I'm surrounded by people that just don't get it. They don't get it b/c they aren't willing to put in 4-6 hours for every class hour into studying. I...

9. Tell Me Your Best/Worst? - Nursing School, First Year, Career

   native_texan replied to native_texan's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks for the response MrsRN14! I'm definitely a realistic, and I'm not going in with any sugar coated fantasies. :) I wish you the best, and appreciate your input!

10. Tell Me Your Best/Worst? - Nursing School, First Year, Career

    native_texan posted a topic in General Nursing

    I keep hearing such a negative stigma over nursing school, the first year out, and complaining in general about the profession. WHY THEN BE A NURSE? I have just quit teaching after 10+ years, and I see how it easy to be caught up in the negativity of...

11. Never Give Up on Your Dreams

    native_texan replied to AccelCNL's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Good for you for never giving up!! Wishing you the best of health and luck in nursing school!!

12. Looking for guidance...

    native_texan replied to cruz421's topic in Massachusetts

    A bit older...? Ha! I'm 44. I think you'll find many non-traditional students along the way. Read the many posts that others have started/commented on regarding advice. As for me, I would tell you that ONLY YOU know if you are doing the right thing....

13. April 2014 Caption Contest: Win $100!

    native_texan replied to Joe V's topic in Announcements

    I can't wait to be a nurse and getting waited on during ALL of our breaks!

14. Are you a former teacher turned nurse?

    native_texan replied to native_texan's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Just wanted to thank you all for your comments! I have 45 more "school/work days" left. While it's bittersweet to leave what has become my "second home," I am so ready to focus on this new phase of my life. All of my students, parents and teacher fri...

15. Are you a former teacher turned nurse?

    native_texan replied to native_texan's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Thanks for your input. As a teacher, I rarely sit down, go to the bathroom, eat, etc. I teach 4 different subjects to teenagers. It is a LOT of work. I don't get to "punch out," as there is always work to do in the evening, on the weekend, etc. I'm n...