Introductions:"New" and "Old" Students.

nurseangel47 · Dec 20, 2006

I'm a 47 yr old. RN graduated in 1986. Have two grown children, two daughters. No grandkids, but four grandkitties (fully grown but will always be kitties in my eyes....I'm a grandmew, not a grandma!)

Have a SO who's shared my home for 13 yrs now. He's from England and his cute accent is the first thing that picqued my interest in him! THat and his gorgeous english complexion and blue eyes! DOn't we Westerners LOVE the accent of those Brits!?!

He's special but we're both divorced walking wounded hence will probably never get married. I have a nice ring, the whole nine yards, just afraid that little bit of paper that makes it all legal will "jinx" it all!

We had a German Shepherd Dog for ten years, raised her from a pup, she was our pride and joy and our "daughter" together....had to have her euthanized back in July...(sniff, sniff). We still miss her and I plan on replacing her post haste when $$ allows...

Got off topic. Sorry. Am currently working part time in a non-nursing capacity due to chronic health issues. Have worked LTC, home health care, hospital med/surg; dialysis, doc's offices, you name it, I've done it!

Locale: North Carolina!

Happy to be here. Allnurses has changed my life....for the BETTER!

Thanks, Brian, creator/grand master of allnurses forum.

ranniedhead · Dec 20, 2006

hello!

it's my first time here...i'm just finishing up finals for the third semester of an ADN program. i'll be taking that NCLEX in may! i'm 27, married, no kids yet. my husband and i are BOTH in school...makes life interesting.

boy have these finals been tough! my advice to those just starting: find yourself a killer study group! :monkeydance:

good luck to all of us in pursuing this wonderful career!

JoJo_Ga_Girl · Dec 22, 2006

Hi everyone! I am a 30 year old married mother of 2 :monkeydance: (daughter-7, son-4) whose husband is an esophageal cancer survivor. I finished all my BSN prerequisites last week(phew!) and today I received my acceptance letter from the Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Emory University! :lol2: I am so excited. It is the only school I applied to and I am so ready to get started.

I hope everyone has a great holiday and good luck in your future endeavors!

Joanna

Bananabender · Dec 22, 2006

Hi everyone, im a 37 year old mum to two girsl, just finishing my first year. left it a bit late to start school.lol but am enjoying it anyway

Broombug · Dec 22, 2006

Hello, Im 37 year old mom of 3 boys. I've been a Respiratory Therapist for 15 years and now I've just graduated with an ADN. Currently, I'm preparing for NCLEX and applying to BSN programs.

To new students, I discovered this community about 2 years ago and its been a wealth of resources and advice. So I decided to stop lurking and start contributing.

Good luck. :cheers:

olivia28 · Dec 22, 2006

Hello All-

Not new to the community, but new to this part of the boards. I am offcially a nursing student. I will be starting at the Hopher School of Nursing ADN program in three weeks.

Good luck and happy holidays to all!

chysyl · Dec 23, 2006

hi i'm chioma, 25yrs, single and in 3rd year of a 3 year rn program. i'll finish next year may.

wkucu1 · Dec 25, 2006

happy holidays everyone!!!! my name is greta and i will graduate with my bsn in may!! time flies. i attend cumberland university outside of nashville tn. i also have a bs in public health (western kentucky university). i am a newbie to this site as i just joined yesterday. like many have said, for the newer students....find a great study group with a huge dry erase board (my personal favorite).

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magmae · Dec 27, 2006

Hi I'm new on here and would like to know if you think it is better to go start LPN school and then take Rn online or just take the the RN classes instead? Thanks

girlienurse · Dec 29, 2006

Hi, I'm 29 and have 3 semesters left!! I am so excited that I passed Med-Surg!Hello to everyone!

ccstudent · Dec 30, 2006

Hi my name is Jennifer and I am 33 years and married with a wonderful 3 year old boy. I just got into the nursing program at Cabrillo college after a 2 1/2 year wait, I start in Feb. I am so excited but anxiety filled. I can't believe I am finally starting! I will be the class of 2008.

mustangmona · Dec 31, 2006

Hi all,

My name is Monica and I am 35 years old and live in Dallas, TX. I'm currently taking the last of my pre-req classes before I can apply for the ASN program at Mountain Veiw College. It's been recommended that while I wait to be accepted into the nursing program that I take any and all nursing classes prior to going onto clinicals. This will help out with the course load. Has any one else been advised this at all??