Can I do it??

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HEllo! My name is Yuliya. I don't know how to start.... First of all I`d like to say thank you everyone for this web. I found a A LOT of very usefull information. You are so supportive and positive, so I need some help too. A little bit about me : I am a mom of three kids 10, 8 and 3 y.o also I have a dog:). I have 3 diplomas (2 BS and 1 MS)in feeld not related to medicine, but last 2 years I just dreaming about becoming a nurse. The First important thing is done - my hasband completely support me!!!!! (this is important part!!!) But some other problem arise:

1. I am 30yo

2. I move to US just 10 years ago, so I have an accent:( and my Endlish isn't perfect, but I alway working on this.

3. I read a lot of info how hard to be at nurse program, so Does anybody do this with kids and how???

4 Is it a good way go achive my goal - get an CNA, after this go for LPN program and After this go to RN program.

I will appreciate any coments, happy end stories and advices (my pen and paper ready to write all of them.

Yuliya

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I think you are qualified to apply for RN program since you have two bachelor degree, I would think your general education included some of science classes. If you are transferring your credits from foreign country, then you need to see counselor first to see if they transfer. I think you can take the prerequisites first at a city college, then go from there. Many people take the LPN route first when they did not get accepted to the RN program. So, that would be ideal for you if that's what you want. But I think with your educational background, you can just apply for the RN program.

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Don't worry, you will be fine. Your "problems" are not problems at all.

1. Your age is not a problem at all. There are many people in my NS who are in their 40s and 50.

2. I moved to the US less than 10 years ago, and I do have an accent. But I am not the only one person in my class who was born abroad, later moved to the US, and speaks with accent.

3. Many of my classmates have kids, some of them are single moms.

4. I went straight to an RN program, but some of my classmates become CNAs or LPNs first. And by the way, at least one of them is a non-native speaker and has two kids.

So if you really want to become a nurse, you can do it like everyone else. Good luck :) Vse poluchitsya :)

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1. I am 30yo

Perfect age!!

2. I move to US just 10 years ago, so I have an accent:( and my Endlish isn't perfect, but I alway working on this.

I moved to America in 2006. I didn't speak English when I was in my country. My English isn't good either. I have been learning English since 2006, and I will start the nursing program in this fall. You have only an accent. It isn't a problem if Americans understand you. Look at me, I have problems with reading, writing, and speaking. So, don't be afraid. If I can do it, YOU CAN DO IT, TOO.

3. I read a lot of info how hard to be at nurse program, so Does anybody do this with kids and how???

I have no kids, but many people can handle kids and school at the same time. If they can do it, YOU CAN DO IT, TOO.

4 Is it a good way go achive my goal - get an CNA, after this go for LPN program and After this go to RN program.

I wish I took a CNA class, but I won't get my LPN. I will straight to an RN program.

Good luck with your school.

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I think you can do it! I am 40, have no college degree, three kids (11, 8 & 5), whom I am homeschooling & I'm going to start prereqs for my adn. I am scared, but I think it will be great for me & my family. :)

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Of course you can do it! Have you thought of an accelerated RN or BSN program? I'm pretty sure you qualify with having a masters degree. My friend had a masters in psy and she was accepted in to an accelerated RN program. Personally I would skip the CNA and LPN and go straight for the ADN or BSN. I just think that is taking the long road. Plus at my school ( BSN program) virtually nothing from LPN programs transfer, so I attend class with LPN's and we take all the same courses. I would consider that path before the one you were thinking as it seems to be a more direct path for you.

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I think you are qualified to apply for RN program since you have two bachelor degree, I would think your general education included some of science classes. If you are transferring your credits from foreign country, then you need to see counselor first to see if they transfer. I think you can take the prerequisites first at a city college, then go from there. Many people take the LPN route first when they did not get accepted to the RN program. So, that would be ideal for you if that's what you want. But I think with your educational background, you can just apply for the RN program.

Thank you! I think the first thing I need to do is to meet the advisor and see wthat can I do!!!

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Don't worry, you will be fine. Your "problems" are not problems at all.

1. Your age is not a problem at all. There are many people in my NS who are in their 40s and 50.

2. I moved to the US less than 10 years ago, and I do have an accent. But I am not the only one person in my class who was born abroad, later moved to the US, and speaks with accent.

3. Many of my classmates have kids, some of them are single moms.

4. I went straight to an RN program, but some of my classmates become CNAs or LPNs first. And by the way, at least one of them is a non-native speaker and has two kids.

So if you really want to become a nurse, you can do it like everyone else. Good luck :) Vse poluchitsya :)

This is what I want to hear (Bolshoe spasibo!)

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of course you can do it! have you thought of an accelerated rn or bsn program? i'm pretty sure you qualify with having a masters degree. my friend had a masters in psy and she was accepted in to an accelerated rn program. personally i would skip the cna and lpn and go straight for the adn or bsn. i just think that is taking the long road. plus at my school ( bsn program) virtually nothing from lpn programs transfer, so i attend class with lpn's and we take all the same courses. i would consider that path before the one you were thinking as it seems to be a more direct path for you.

thnk you for the idea to go straight to accelerated program. i did not thought about it before after your post i look at the prerec at school web and you are right i can be qualify, but i miss only one thing : 200 hours volunteer or paid healthcare experience in one setting, completed within twelve months preceding submission of application. so if i will go to cna program (maybe mostly for me, just to learn medical terms and feel more comfortable) it`s just 10 weeks. after this i can start pre req for bs and try to earn 200 hours experience.

wthat do you think?

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Good luck with your school.

Thank you! I need more of like this stories!!

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Now I need some more advises.

I am going to start my CNA program winter 2011 or Spring 2011, so I have a lot of time. Would you recomend me some books to start reading. I mean textbook. My Idea was to buy all textbook from Cna program and start learning beforehand. OR what was he hardest part I should start learning as soon as possible. (Medical terminology, drugs, anatomy???)

Any Ideas?

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Specializes in ER/ICU.

Of course you can!!! Why not?? =)

I came to the States about three years ago, so my English is not perfect.

However, I studied really hard to get good grades in prerequisite classes and

have been volunteering at local hospital and LTC over a year.

I recently applied to two accelerated BSN programs and was invited for

interview in both schools.

I still don't know whether I will be accepted or not (fingers are crossed!)

I will do my best until I become a nurse. =)

It is overwhelming and intimidating (especially as a second-language learner)

but as long as you set your eyes on the goal, you will be fine.

Good luck!!

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