Excited in Portland

[mario_ragucci]

Hi Everybody!

A year and a half ago my life changed when I put all my focus on becoming a nurse. After many prereq classes, and considerable luck, i was selected by lottery for a seat in the Fall 2002 RN program at Portland Community College. It's a big deal for me, and I cried when I found out. There were many people trying to get a seat, and getting a seat in many of the nursing prereq classes was not always assured either.

This message is basically to express my excitement and joy. It feels so good to be on my way even further; I'm sure you all can relate. Thank you for sharing my joy! I'm sure i will have plenty to learn and add here. this is so wonderful. i bring with me a fresh additude

Sincerely

Mario (still glowing with the news) :)

[picu75rn]

Congraduations!!!!!

I graduated from the University of Portand some 26 yrs ago and I am still excited to hear about someone starting. I do hope you have some training at Emmanuel Hospital for Pediatrics and PICU. It is a terrific place for kids!!!

Good luck!!!!

[NCNocRN]

:) :) :)

[mario_ragucci]

I don't want this thread to sound too mushy, but I want to thank you all again for responding with great words.

One immediate obsticle I have is the CNA exam on 15 Jan here in Portland. Most CNA's I ask say they failed the first time around. (gulp)

Are there any nurses that started as nurses, and did not get a CNA certification? For me to get a job a need this certification, and every state is different, I understand.

I'll sit back now and absorb the information on this board now. Thanks again for the warm feeling yall have given me :)

Sincerely, Mario

[amy]

May the next close-to-as-gratifying moment in your career be the day you open the letter that states you passed your state boards! Welcome to the site that has kept me sane many a late night after work.