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ECSTATIC to be accepted into the RN program... but still stressed!

For anyone who hasn't read my previous posts, I'm a career changer who was initially interested in trying an LPN program and then possibly bridging to an RN program. I already have a bachelor's degree (in History; earned 16 years ago) but coming from a non-science background, I took my Science pre-reqs VERY slowly, one at a time due to working both full & part time jobs.

I finished my pre-reqs last spring and took the TEAS exam in October. Since my school has the EXACT SAME REQUIREMENTS for LPN & RN (and Id have to wait until next year to apply for the Fall 2017 LPN program) I gave it a shot and applied to the Spring 2017 RN program, AND I GOT IN! But now I'M STRESSED beyond belief because I didn't think I'd get in and now I don't know how I'm gonna handle what's ahead (work schedules/tuition/classes & fees/clinicals, etc.) All I can do is trust in God to make a way out of no way!

Thanks for the encouragement & I hope this encourages any career changers out there to keep pushing on, even if its at a snail's pace! Somehow we will make it!!!

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    That is amazing. You should be proud of yourself. I am also trying to change careers after being a vet tech for 8 years. I am so nervous to quit my job and do something different but I feel blessed that I have the opportunity to do so. I wish you the best of luck.

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    Go for it!!!!

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    Just wanted to say congrats and good luck!

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    Thanks so much

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    Congratulations! You will be very happy that you went the RN route instead of LPN-to-RN. If you're concerned about cost, remember that you will come out ahead going through it all at once instead of going LPN first, then working as an LPN, then going back and paying more for school. Also, use all your resources. There's a lot available to you and you will make it! Good luck!

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    Thank you so much!!

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    Congrats on getting in the first time you applied. Don't ever doubt yourself. You were smart enough to get admitted so you can defeat nursing school!

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    Congrats on the acceptance. I'm sure you will do great.

    Good ole Baltimore! I'm from there :yeah:

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    I so wished i would have went down the RN route because i keep wasting alot of money on lpn

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    I so wished i would have went down the RN route because i keep wasting alot of money on lpn

    How so?

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    Thanks!!!

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    Congrats to you! I know it feels so good to finally get to the starting line! You'll do great!

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