i noticed the thread in the prenursing forum about class of '08 and i did post there but thought maybe i would start a thread specifically for '09 and see who is out there!! (plus it would suck when everyone graduated and left me alone in the post haha) i'm using the same format as that post because it was so good. post your info. here and introduce (or re-introduce) yourself!! it would be great to be able to support one another right to the end!!
name: karen
school: brandon university, canada
program: 4 yr. bachelor of nursing
what area of interest at this time: i am just really open to anything at this point .. so much to learn and i feel that this is just opening up to me and i will figure out where my interest lies.
biggest fear: not sure of that either. i am not sure if i will gag over anything or not. maybe my biggest fear would be looking stupid, but heaven knows i've done enough of that!
what you'd like us to know about you: i'm a mom of 4 (2 boys, 2 girls) and have worked (and still do) as a christian camp director for the past 5 years. i'm really enjoying university again. i graduated back in '85 with a b.ed. the next year i took a stats course and didn't go back until 2005 fall .. so on paper it took me 26 years to complete my pre-reqs haha .. in reality i (mostly) did them all since last fall!
my really neat thing this year is that my oldest daughter is going to be going to university at the same time as me but taking music! that is a very unique opportunity!!
i'm looking forward to talking with you all and helping to encourage you any way i can! :roll
what area of interest at this time: my ultimate dream is to become a flight nurse, so er and icu until then.
biggest fear: i always get the first day of school jitters, and being able to pay all my bills while in school.
what you'd like us to know about you: i am 24 and currently a computer technician working for my father. i decided to go back to school last year despite my boyfriend not wanting me to (luckily he stayed). we just purchased a house and have two furry children - a yellow lab and a german shepherd - who terrorize the aforementioned newly purchased house. i volunteer at my local rescue squad, and while i feel useless most of the time, it is by far one of the best things i have ever done. i am considering taking my emt-b class this fall with nursing, but am worried it will be too much at once. besides that, i am shy at first, and then so goofy most people would classify me as having a full blown case of the crazies.
Interest: Critical care and/or ER, possibly Army Nurse Corps
Special: I'm in a program that is actually being studied because our male population is MUCH higher than those across the US. I'm one of around 25 guys in a class of 90.
Biggest fear: Starting nursing school, I know I can do this but Its not knowing what is going to happen. Thanks everyone for the great advice on this site....Im addicted and before I know it Ive been on for 3 hours!!!!
school: jeff state community college - birmingham , alabama
program: adn- 5 semester
what area of interest at this time: nicu right now but im planning on staying open as i have heard that i may change my mind after i experience clinicals...i might fall in love with another area
biggest fear: planning childcare for my 3 kids next summer when im in class.
what you'd like us to know about you: i have been talking about going back to school since 2000. at that time i was a flight attendant with a major airline. i had looked into the cc near where i lived and started getting everything ready to start and then 9-11 happened. my dad had a herat attack and landed in icu for a month. i took a month off from flying to be with him. then while i was at the hospiatl with my dad my dh called to tell me the plant he worked for would be shutting down in 2 months. we ended up moving to a different state..my dad passed away...i got pregnant..and then we moved again in a years time to a different state....after two years living here i decided to pursue my dream and started taking the 3 pre reqs i needed one at a time. well after 7 years i have finally made it and start nursing school this august...wooo hooo!!
im very excited to be going thru this journey with everyone! :w00t:
we all can do it...we just need to stay positive!!! ...and study alot
what area of interest at this time:oncology. after graduation i will start working on my bsn and becoming certified through ons, then move onto my msn and become a aocns.
biggest fear: my biggest fear is never getting into the groove of things- i hope to get into the groove of school, time management, clinicals, taking test,etc.. i have this fear i will be a complete mess and fail
what you'd like us to know about you: i am married and have 2 kids. i have been taking courses for what seems like forever, and i am soo excited to start the program. i feel like i am taking that first step towards my goals and dreams!!
[color=#548dd4]school:[color=#548dd4] wayne county community college district - detroit, mi
program: 2 year adn program
what area of interest at this time: at this point, mainly l&d, but i'm also interested in travel nursing, psych, picu, oncology, and teaching.
biggest fear: failing out of nursing school!
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what you'd like us to know about you: well, i'm starting nursing school next month and by the grace of god, i'll be walking across the stage come may 2009. i'm 28, married with no children, and anxious to begin my life as a nursing student. i'm so excited with the new possibilities that comes along with being a rn. i understand that nursing school will be a challenge, but i'm in it to win it! after i become a nurse, i plan on going back to school for my bsn and then my msn. the sky is the limit!
[color=#548dd4]please feel free to pm me if you have any questions. i soooo love this site! it keeps me motivated and focused know that there are so many others who are in my same situation and doing the damn thing despite obstacles that have been thrown in our paths.[color=#548dd4]
[color=#548dd4]school:[color=#548dd4] wayne county community college district - detroit, mi
[color=#548dd4]program: 2 year adn program
[color=#548dd4]what area of interest at this time: at this point, mainly l&d, but i'm also interested in travel nursing, psych, picu, oncology, and teaching.
[color=#548dd4]biggest fear: failing out of nursing school!
[color=#548dd4]what you'd like us to know about you: well, i'm starting nursing school next month and by the grace of god, i'll be walking across the stage come may 2009. i'm 28, married with no children, and anxious to begin my life as a nursing student. i'm so excited with the new possibilities that comes along with being a rn. i understand that nursing school will be a challenge, but i'm in it to win it! after i become a nurse, i plan on going back to school for my bsn and then my msn. the sky is the limit!
[color=#548dd4]please feel free to pm me if you have any questions. i soooo love this site! it keeps me motivated and focused know that there are so many others who are in my same situation and doing the damn thing despite obstacles that have been thrown in our paths.
what area of interest at this time: i have always said l&d but i am addicted to all of the trauma er shows so, until i go through clinicals, i have no idea.
biggest fear: not doing my best - not passing ns or the nclex
what you'd like us to know about you: i have 2 kids and 2 stepkids. i was in a horrible first marriage, very mentally abusive. i feel so blessed to have remarried the most awesome man that is behind me supporting me in school 100%. i am pursuing my dream, even though i am 32 yrs old. i am finishing college with my bsn after 15 yrs out of high school. it took me 2 years to do my pre-reqs and in the same time, i got all of my pre-reqs for bsn completed also. i am doing this to better my quality of life and for my children to see that you can overcome anything and you can do anything with the lord's help.
program: 2 yr. asn nursing/ with the plan to continue to the univ of al for the bridge to bsn program.
what area of interest at this time: labor and delivery! probably my dream for at least 10 years now!
biggest fear: in general, or in nursing...in general is fire and spiders, hate both, and dont go anywhere near either. in nursing would be hurting someone by any action that i did on accident.
what you'd like us to know about you: im 20 yrs old, and graduated high school in 2005 and started taking college courses immediately at calhoun comm college, took me 2 years to complete pre-requisites (microbiology being my least favorite, ugh!) i applied to their nursing program in may, and got my acceptance letter to the rn program last thursday! no kids...live at home with my g'parents until i graduate, have a boyfriend of 5 1/2 years...yep since i was 14 and a freshman in high school, who is very supportive, and i also have a 18 lb chiuahuah! thats about all...
what area of interest at this time: ob/labor & delivery. i plan to go on to become a midwife.
biggest fear: i start the program in a few weeks so right now i'm terrified of just about everything. in general, i guess i'm just scared to forget something important at the wrong time, or not be able to grasp some of the material.
what you'd like us to know about you: i'm happily married to a wonderful man and a proud mom of 3 amazing little boys. they have been very supportive of my education & carreer goals. i just finished my 3 semesters of pre-reqs and i can't wait to finally start my nursing classes.
...and study alot
littledarlings
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Hello All
Name: Valerie
School: LaSalle University, Philadelphia, PA
Program: 2 Year Part-time Evening
My interest is anything that has to do with my family.
Biggest fear: Starting nursing school.
I am married with two grown children, who are very supportive. My husband and family are my biggest fans.
I just want to do well so that I can start a new second career that is very rewarding and challenging.
I look forward to talking with each of you as we progress through the next hopefully exciting two years together. Peace.