ADN Fall 2011 Hopefuls!!!

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I wanted to start a thread for those of you who have or will apply to ADN programs for the Fall 2011 semester. I have started the process but I have completed my application yet. I am nervous and super stressed. Join this thread so we can vent together. Share our journeys into nursing school.

VannVann2008, I am from Ohio, so it's possible it was the same story. I just recall vthat a young CNA was killed and her mother wanted to make it possible for someone else to become a nurse in her daughters honor.

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I got a conditional acceptance into the program at my school, now im in a rush to complete and prerequisites that they need from me starting with my cna classes.

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Hello All,

While we are waiting, waiting, waiting, What is everyone doing to prepare husbands, kids,

other family members and friends for the rigors of our education? I'm not sure mine are getting the

point of how much time I will be putting in - both at school and for study time.

I'm trying to get them used to me beging less available, needing to spend alot of time studying -

I've lumped all of my studying into "homework." They don't seem to understand why I am so worried

about just getting in, and if they can see me, then they interrupt, even of I'm surrounded by books.

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Hello All,

While we are waiting, waiting, waiting, What is everyone doing to prepare husbands, kids,

other family members and friends for the rigors of our education? I'm not sure mine are getting the

point of how much time I will be putting in - both at school and for study time.

I'm trying to get them used to me beging less available, needing to spend alot of time studying -

I've lumped all of my studying into "homework." They don't seem to understand why I am so worried

about just getting in, and if they can see me, then they interrupt, even of I'm surrounded by books.

I'm handing my fiancee the electric and cable bills so he can get used to paying them while I make less in school, LoL

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i really havent told anyone cause i am not bankin on getting in......i took my only 2 pre reqs last spring semester..chem and alg....B+ in math and a c+ in chem....i also have have a degree from 1983 and everything transfers...eng,pyshcs writings..all....so now i am just doing some co-reqs while i wait....doing A & p 1...and this is gobblin up ALL of my time...my husband says i am over studyin...how can i be over studyin when i cant remember what i read 3 mins prior.....it just isnt sinking in....AAHHH

anyway...the only people know is my husband and a co-worker/former student i went to LPN school with who wrote a letter of recommendation for me....other than that...no one....when people ask what i am going to school for now...i just say its towards the RN program....they say oh..your not in it yet....no,but hopefully soon i say....

i dont think i will get in based on my GPA from my college days....not very good....i did pass and received a degree...but the first time i applied to NS i got a letter saying i didnt make the minimum requirements to be elgible...even tho i was taking the 2 pre-reqs at the time...GPA was highlighted.....BUT 2 mos ago I received a letter from the school stating i now met the minimum requirements to be considered for the RN program.....i emailed the senior adviser and asked him what i can do to better my chances....he said all ready being an LPN helps,but letters of recommendation will help as well....so i had that friend and a former LPN instructor send on in.....also on the entrance committee is my former lab instructor assistant and clinical instructor...she worked for the LPN program when i went thru now she works for the college as lab instructor...and i think we had a pretty good relationship...i always received positive comments about clinical s....even so i do have some points for......i know have some against..GPA...HUGE one!!..so..ya..i am nervous....and i am not sure when letter go out....how do you find out?

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When I submitted my app, I also included a letter, pointing out that the grades

from my pre and co reqs are far different than those from my "old' degree, and

that the years and life experience have made me into a difffernet person. While I

realize that the old grades factor into my overall GPA, thankfully, few of mine are used as the "science" pre-reqs, and those that are getting used are As and Bs.

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I plan to be in the nursing program by fall. I am finished with all my pre-reqs and now taking pharmacology to get it out of the way! Our school's application period ends March 1 and entry is based on a point system of 12 points. These points are based on Gpa (A&P I or II depending on which is higher, psyc, and english I), the amount of credits accumlated, and your Hesi score. I actually took my hesi last semester but then they changed the entry requirements this semester, so now I have to take it over again plus A&P, vocabulary and grammer. :crying2: Has anyone taken the entry test yet?

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Hi everyone,

I'm new to allnurses, and to forums in general. I just mailed my app. packet this morning, and as with everyone else I'm now playing the waiting game. My school's deadline is Mar. 1, so I'll probably have at least a month wait before I hear/see anything. I've already driven myself and my husband crazy trying to prepare for all that's required... now I'll be a nervous wreck waiting and hoping for that acceptance letter. :uhoh3:

Milzer 2012- I completely agree with you about having to put family on hold. I don't think I've stopped looking at a text book or study manual in the past year. You know you're focused when you forget to feed your family , let alone yourself.

MomtoJosh- I've heard that I'm "over-studying" from my husband several times. Is there really such a thing?

Nightngal- Which entrance exam are you taking? Teas (3,4, or 5), NET...?

Just wanted to wish you all "Good Luck" in your academic and professional careers.

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Nightngal- I missed the part about you taking Hesi. I took Teas V...don't know how the two compare.

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Specializes in CNA, Nursing Student.
Hello All,

While we are waiting, waiting, waiting, What is everyone doing to prepare husbands, kids,

other family members and friends for the rigors of our education? I'm not sure mine are getting the

point of how much time I will be putting in - both at school and for study time.

I'm trying to get them used to me beging less available, needing to spend alot of time studying -

I've lumped all of my studying into "homework." They don't seem to understand why I am so worried

about just getting in, and if they can see me, then they interrupt, even of I'm surrounded by books.

Only thing I've done so far is anytime they ask me to go out to the store, pick up someone from the train/airport, wash the dishes/do their laundry, I remind them that once I get in, they will need to start picking up those kinds of duties, as I'll be face in book for most of my day.

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My hubby and kids have no idea what is going to hit them. So far, I spent a lot of time on A&P. I have neglected a FEW small things....like dinner (that's what pizza and cereal are for). I'm letting them ease into it slowly. I've given them jobs to do every day, but I have a feeling that once I get into Nursing school, it will be a free-for-all over here, and all the pressure will be on me again.

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I have to say my husband and I moved my mother in to help with the kids, it has not helped it made it worse! She does not clean up after herself let alone help me with my children. She does not cook, I cook for her! When I ask she cries.... My poor children have had so many so many easy oven meals! My poor house use to be so nice and clean, seems like a war zones these days! I was actually thinking today that once I finsih school I will have to spend many hours getting it back into shape. BTW, I study much better when theres a clean house. Boy my family has no idea what they are in for!!!! I have tried to prepare everyone, but I don't think they really get it.

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