Newbie Here! Nursing Student at DCCC in Media, PA

[NowOrLater]

Hi all! Here is a run down about me:

My name is Zaje (pronounced Zah-sjay {roll the "j"});

I am 26;

Wife and mom to 2 boys, 1 stepdaughter, and POSSIBLY one on the way (HPT next Fri);

Have a Medical Billing and Coding Diploma, but since I went to a random school online, all it got me was a job in a physician advisory company entering cases for appeal to Medicare/Medicaid/Commercial payors. Not bad, but no where to go from here without more education;

Currently taking online classes for prereqs to Nursing. Very difficult to register for my BIOs because it seems like they are taken before they are even open for registration -_-;

Was fighting with myself over Nursing vs. Sonography. I think I have made up my mind about Nursing because it opens the doors for more flexibility and progression in my career, which would be great for my kids (financially). I also think it would be a great life experience to be a nurse, and I could still be a part of Radiology if I wanted to. ++ in my book.

That's basically all about me. Now onto another forum to ask about being pregnant, in Nursing school, and keeping up financially!

Nice to meet you all :-)

[DaniMV815]

Good for you!! Did you petition for next fall?

I have kids as well and am stressing out. We can do it! :)

[NowOrLater]

No I have to wait until '15 :-(. Did you? Did you take the TEAS yet?

Good for you!! Did you petition for next fall?

I have kids as well and am stressing out. We can do it! :)

[DaniMV815]

Yes. I petitioned for next fall start. I took the teas twice. Hard but doable- just get the study book and pay for ATI practice tests!! It helps big time !!

[NowOrLater]

Yeah I'm seeing that advice a lot around here! I will definitely do exactly that! Had you taken any gen eds before you took it, or were you testing straight from ATI materials?

[DaniMV815]

I took A&P 1 and some other general ones. I would at least do that.. I kind of wish I had A&P 2 under my belt too. Helps big time!