Introductions:"New" and "Old" Students.

cherbRN · Jan 13, 2007

Hello all!!

I am currently in my final semester of an ADN program in Illinois. YEAH! Finally the "light at the end of the tunnel!"

I am married with 2 children ages 7 and 5, and one step son who is 9. I currently work at a local hospital as a Nurse Assistant (level II) which is basically the aide that can do accuchecks! LOL...

I have always wanted to be in the medical field and have worked as a CNA since HS graduation. Always wanted more. Finally had the opportunity to go back to school 7 years later and here I am 3 years after that!

This experience so far has definately had its ups and downs but I know it will all be worth it in the end. I plan on starting my BSN within a year after ADN graduation and who knows after that! :nurse: :paw::paw::paw:

sziq1 · Jan 13, 2007

Hi! I'm Suzie, 29, married with a 3 1/2yr old. I am starting my 1st semester of a 4 sem. ADN program. I am super psyched and can't wait to start but I also can't wait to be done! I should be done nov. of 08!!!

Any advice is always welcome!!! :bow:

suzie!

wgirl08 · Jan 14, 2007

Hi my name is Renee. I'm 20 (almost 21) and I'm married with a 16 month old little boy. I am in my 3rd semester of a 5 semester BSN program at MUW. Currently I am taking Care of the Chronically Ill, Care of Women/Children, Leadership and Management Theory, and Cultural Diversity. I know it all sounds fun. LOL

nursing-gyyyrl · Jan 15, 2007

Hello All,

I'm 29 w/a 10 yo daughter & like many of you, work F/T & attend school P/t. I'm in an RN program in NJ. I know it can be a bit overwhelming, however, we should all be proud of ourselves for those who are "returning" to school after all these yrs! ) I am grateful for my seat in class & am driven by my goals...

Best of luck to all of us, (new & returning students), as we delve into the wonderful world of student life!

jmCARing4u, BSN, MSN · Jan 21, 2007

Hello everyone! I am at the nursing program at CSUEB, currently CSUH. I am currently in my 2nd quarter of my 2nd year in the program. I am 21 years old, am an only child and living at home with my parents... still. haha. I am excited to get into this field! I went through Medical and Maternity rotation already and am currently in my psych rotation, so I have Surgical, Geriatrics, and Pediatrics left to go! As of this moment, I'm very interested in the maternity specialty, but I'm keeping my mind open to the rest.

This forum looks very helpful and I'm looking forward to becoming a part of it!:monkeydance:

queen47 · Jan 28, 2007

Hello.... I'm doing my RN, it's a 3 yr program here in Nigeria, I'm in my 2nd year meaning I would be through by Nov 08. Would be going 4 my 2 mths Psychiatric experience by 5 March.. I'm actually progressing but really, it's been challenging

islandgrl · Feb 2, 2007

hey everybody have been lookin around for about a year now and took the time over winter break to finally join.....

no i am not a procrastinator but a student!

iam 29 and with my best boxer boy mack! we have many friends but not much time for anyone else right now!

all of you going thur school with family and kids you are amazing ! and you are doing a great job! i hope others tell you that...other than that begining second semester at an adn program graduating spring 08.....just waiting for that hump in my life to come! see ya around

MyLttleLady · Feb 5, 2007

Hello Everyone!!

I am currently In my 2nd semester in a BSN prgrm. Taking my first Nursing course this semester as well.. basically the History of nurisng and the Nursing process.

I am a 32yr old mother of a 12yr daughter and wife. I transferred into my current college over from a community college. I am SOOO glad I made that move.

Looking forward to going through with this process knowing I have a means to "vent" if u will..lol. And knowing how many others are going thru school as well.

:D

nole8302 · Feb 9, 2007

Hello,

I am a 24 yr. old male ADN nursing student. My wife is a NICU nurse and we just had our first child 2 months ago... which is making studying very interesting. I am very intersted in the OR and emergency room.

Charles

keystudent · Feb 10, 2007

Hey everyone. This is Keystudent. I am back in the world of school. I hope it's a good thing. I just recently given birth to my 3rd child and I am getting back into school again. I am currently taking Microbiology this semester. I've applied to 2 different Nursing programs and I am waiting to get accepted. If anyone has any good advice or websites for micro please send it. Thanks.

PS, Moms and wives if you have any advice on how to handle the family and the big baby (husband), please feel free to send any helpful advice or stories. Hey husbands if you have anything helpful to add please do so.

My husband is not 100% supportive. He doesn't help me with the housework, children, or study time. Sometimes I get discourage. Sometimes I feel as though he wants me to quit.

Here is one of his famous lines.... Haven't you been school long enough? I thought you were going for your 2 yr degree.

He doesn't realize I can't go full time because I have to still be super Mom for him and the children (ages: 35, 6, 4, and 6 months) + work. Hands are full.

We can do this. Let's just stay in touch and keep each other encouraged.

marathon · Feb 10, 2007

hey guys, im marathon from michigan, im currently taking pre requisite classes right now in a local community college. Im planning to transfer to UDM for b.s. nursing..any advices/help would be really appreaciated..t.i.a.

jessicah2 · Feb 11, 2007

hello everyone...I am getting ready to take my cna exam and then going to start the LPN program in September (12 month program)...I am fresh out of high school so it shouldn't be too hard...PLUS my mom is thinking of taking the LPN program with me! I am very excited to start my health care career...