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Wow its been a min since my last post! Quick update from last post, nxt week i will be putting in my 2 wks notice @ my current job since they couldnt work arnd my schedule after 12yrs of service w/them but its ok b/c i hv God, my parents & my boyfriend & thats all the support i need! I was a little fearful b/c ive been working so long & the thought of NOT working scared me senseless! I want 2 focus my time & energy to this wonderful gift & dream that i have the oppurtunity to pursue & if i decide later on during the course of my study to get a parttime wknd job(no more than 16hrs a wk) then i will do that but other than that, IM FOCUSED ON MY DREAM!!!!! Anyways, we started our LPN prog the end of May w/Diet & nutriton & Dosage Calculations & as of now i hv 2 A's! We started out with 20 students the 1st day of class & now w/only a wk left, WE R DWN 2 9 STUDENTS:( our teacher sd we look like the senior class nstead of the freshmen class b/c she has never seen students drop like this & we're not even in the actual Nursing courses. Some students just stopped coming 2 class, other dropped b/c of personal reasons & 2 just dropped class yesteday(1 is 6 mos preggo & the other has missed so many classes b/c she doesnt hv a baby sitter she had 2 drop). Class starts Aug 16th & once class is over with nxt wk, im gonna relax & get my study room ready! Our school has decided 2 buy books this semester & loan them 2 us BUT we CANT WRITE in them which is a bummer b/c im a highliter freak! We r taking fundamentals the 1st 8 wks & then Med-Surg 1 the 2nd 8wks & i mite just go ahead & buy the MS book since we will need it thru out the prog. We hv class Mon-thurs 8-3 starting Aug & then the end of sept we start clinicals 2days a wk back 2 bk 12hrs both days! Im excited & still a lil nervous b/c i want to do my absolute best! Ive ordered a Nclex-PN book, Test Success & Fundamentals Sucess book to helpwith my studying! I want to b 1 of those ppl that i secretely envied b/c they were OVER ACHIEVERS so thats what ive been doing OVER STUDYING & being an OVER ACHIEVER. Sorry 4 the long post, charge it 2 my head & nt 2 my heart:)

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Thanks for the insight! It sounds as if you are very focused and dedicated, which is a very good thing. Your class size drop very quickly. I don't see how people don't know what there getting into before they enter the program. The one's that really want it can't get in, and the ones that do get in don't take it seriously.

Well I wish you the best, and keep me informed on how things are going or tips I can use.

Take care!

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Thanks Aspiring2BGreat! I think the same thing all the time. There r hundreds of people that apply & out of those u get picked & i feel like u should feel BLESSED! Millions didnt make it BUT I was 1 of the 1s that did! I wont be taking this for granted! The 1 girl that dropped had been trying to get n2 the prog 4 2YRS & finally got it this time & she started missing class & leaving early & eventually it caught up with her! I'll keep u posted & pleeeeaaaassseee keep me in ur prayers b/c a sista gonna need them!:)

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You know I will and likewise keep me in yours. I'm at the cross road of pity again, feels like i'm never gonna make it in. But, I know who's trying to convince me of that and I will not be decieved.

I will make it in, in His timing with patiences and faith!

Hang in there and take care! :hug:

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I sure will! I have been where u r & its discourging when u feel like u r being over looked. The hardest thing 4 me 2 understand was Timing & sumtimes i still dont understand it! I just started talking bk 2 God & tellin him the things he promised me! What got me thru & over that b/c i fell into a bout of depression was Donald Lawerance Law of Confession prt 1 cd & i listened 2 it day in & day out & i stayed on my knees & face 2 God. Im a firm believer in My faith & God's favor & those 2 brought me out 2 where i am 2day! DONT GIVE UP, It aint over until God says its over! Man says NO but God still says YES! & when u get in, all these trials, disappoints etc that u went thru will make it all worth the wait! Im sorry i feel like im preaching:) Hold ur Head up & keep going! This is a Test & ur on ur way 2 that Great TESTIMONY! Im done LOL:)

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Girl, you don't know who those words are blessing! Thanks a bunch I need that. Sometime the minds plays tricks, like well if I haven't got to the place I think I should be maybe it's not meant to be. But, actually if you haven't got there yet it might be a test of faith and prep that when you arrive you appreciate and know how to handle what He has giving you.

I'm not turning back, I just go through sometime as we all do!

Thanks for the inspiration and i'm going look up that CD. We're friends on here so keep in touch.

Thanks again!

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Specializes in Pediatrics and Women's Health.

It is so good to see such a positive insight and completely Faith-based! Thank you for these words. Just as Aspiring2bgreat has said, this has really blessed me. After nearly 11 years, starting nursing school and having to stop due to personal reasons, God has finally given me a second chance to go into an LPN program. (The other program was for RN-BSN.) I've been a crossroads for several weeks because the weekend I got accepted I got a temp job offer that may go permanently and is full time. My program starts on the 20th of August and I don't want to post pone it again. However, I keep feeling that extra push from God telling me He got this and I will go as scheduled and as planned. It is completely a leap of faith for me especially as a single mom but I know God never does anything half way. Anywho, I can go on and on but thank you once again for these words. Very encouraging and definitely needed. May God bless you continuously throughout the program and your future nursing career!

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Good luck OP!

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I quit my job to focus on school as well. Like you, I am very blessed to have my parents, boyfriend, grandmother, and a nice support to good luck hun ;)

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Specializes in hospice, HH, LTC, ER,OR.

I like your faith and determination. I also had to step out on faith. I had moved from home and didn't know how I would pay my rent or bills. My parents stepped in and took care of everything and I also had a Long distance boyfriend that helped a little. I lost him 3/4 way through nursing school but that was just GOD showing me he wasn't the one for me. He was jealous that I would make more money than him and meet a doctor and leave him( Go figure). Anyway I did not let that upset me, I kept on trucking. If I would have wallowed in pity I wouldn't be finishing my first semester of my LPN_RN bridge program :)! I encourage you to stay focused and keep the faith when it seems like all the cards are against you. You will have a victory in the end! HUGS and GOOD LUCK :)!!

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What an encouraging thread! Get it ladies (and gents)!

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@ nathifalr congrats girl u better do ur thang! Faith without works is dead! All we have to do is take the 1st step & do our part, & God will handle the rest! Like u i felt that push! & im so glad that God saw fit 2 put it on whoever was doing the choosing heart to give me a chance! I could have easily given up when i didnt mk it n the RN prog or let sumbody talk me out my dream BUT i kept the faith, buckled down & here i am now a LPN student & im so thankful, humbled & grateful! Now we have 2 put in the work! Pray, study & more praying lol! Just remember that this dream & desire was put in ur heart & dont let no one or nuthing make u think u cant & shouldnt do it! Keep me posted on ur journey

@ divalajuicy congrats 2 u & u got this! Keep me posted on ur journey

@ prettymica wow, aint nuthing lk a jealous, sensitive, insecure man! I had 1 of those & thank God we arent 2gether, smh. Im glad u didnt wollow in that mess! Once ur finished w/ur Lpn-RN I bet he will want 2 kick his own butt 4. Congrats 2 u as well & keep me posted on ur journey b/c WE ALL need sum words or encourgement from time 2 time in this nursing journey!

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