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Hello!

I'm Chelle, and I've been lurking on this site for about a month now, and decided this looked like a really friendly, supportive group!

I'm married, and mom to Conner (2 1/2) and Skyla (10 months). I've considered becoming a nurse for about a year now, and after being inspired by the AWESOME nurse that helped me deliver my daughter and a lot of soul searching, I've decided to go for it. I'd like to become a L & D nurse, but I'm planning on going through school with an open mind in case I find some other area of nursing I like better.

I've been admitted, but haven't registered for my fall classes yet. They are just pre-req's to get into the nursing program. I'm a little worried about getting into the program because I was told that applicants were chosen by lottery. I have to apply a whole year in advance, so I'm really scared of passing my pre-req's and being approved for the program and then not getting in simply because of a little bad luck in the lottery. :scrying:

Anyways, I can't wait to get to know you all!

:)

welcome

i agree, that lottery thing sounds awful! but you shall get tons of support here. :)

Awww! Thanks everyone! :kiss

Specializes in Geriatrics, Med-Surg.

Hi Chelle and everyone!

I've been a lurkin too and feel happy to have found this wonderful family :-) I just started my prereqs too and hope to start nursing in the Fall of 2003. Most schools here are by lottery (junior colleges). State schools are by GPA. I have heard of a couple juniour colleges that are first come first serve though. Anyone else from CA?

Glad to know y'all :)

Jill

Specializes in LTC, ER, ICU,.

jill, and welcome!

Specializes in Geriatrics, Med-Surg.

Thanks for the warm welcome!! :nurse:

I think the lottery system stinks! How unfair! It seems that the people with the best grades would be the most qualified! In WA our community college goes by a point system based on gpa and experience in health care system. For instance, if you have worked as a dental asst. you get 9 points towards entrance or if you have been an emt or lpn you get 12 points, ect.

I have been a lurker myself and decided it was time to post. I have finished my first quarter of nursing school and start second quarter in the fall. Very excited because we will be working in a hospital instead of the nursing home.

I have seen a few posts from TN. I grew up in Chattanooga and love seeing where people are from.

Specializes in LTC, ER, ICU,.

robbin, and welcome to the board. much continued success to you! we look forward to hearing more from you!

Specializes in Trauma and Pediatrics.

Hi Jilly & Robbin! Hello & Welcome!

Good Luck to you both!

Brenda

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