Introductions:"New" and "Old" Students.

amped · Jul 15, 2003

Hey all! I just wanted to say hello :)

I am part way through nursing school (this will be my second "career") and can't wait until I am actually a RN!

I look forward to reading all your wonderful posts :)

asianichelle · Jul 15, 2003

Hello my name is Asia im an 18 year old fresh out of high school graduate and finishing up my pre-reqs to go into a 2 yr RN program at my community college

Love-A-Nurse · Jul 17, 2003

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welcome to our new found friends!

4loveoflife · Jul 18, 2003

I am very excited over the amount of invaluable info and insight provided by this forum, actually, as a new nursing student eager and ready to go, I admitt, I may even be a bit addicted!

I am 25 years old and currently finishing up my pre-clinical courses for an ADN program. I am currently unemployed (FT student) although I have an interview on the 25th for a free (actually they pay) CNA training program. (Wish me luck!) I really hope to get this position, as I have heard and read here that this is a great way to gain experience as entry level and a real confidence booster once I get my degree and start working in an acute hospital setting, to boot. And if it pays for my books, well thats all gravy too!

I am starting to think that nursing is my true calling more and more, and sometimes wished I would have started down this path a lot earlier. I worked for a very large financial institution

for 7 years and looking back, I hated every moment. I poured so much of myself into a job that had no real sense of forward motion, no feeling of helping anyone, and no sense of joy at the end of the day. I honestly thought I would finish my HR degree and climb climb climb that corporate ladder. That is, until one day a client sat at my desk and told me about her career as a traveling RN. I had spoke with nurses before, but this one was different! She was so zealous about her job, it was contageous, and this encouraged me to start looking a little into nursing. I soon made a plea to my husband to allow me to quit my job and start the program. It was a long shot because it meant a huge reduction in our income. Luckily for me, he was just as excited as I was after learning of the flexibilty in the field, as he is himself an aspiring polit. A few weeks later, I handed in my letter of resignation! So thats where my journey began. In all actuallity I think it is best that I had those past 7 years to mature and grow as a person before entering the world of nursing as it can be a real challenge.

Glad to be able to share my story after reading other inspiring ones!!

Love-A-Nurse · Jul 22, 2003

originally posted by 4loveoflife
i am very excited over the amount of invaluable info and insight provided by this forum, actually, as a new nursing student eager and ready to go, i admitt, i may even be a bit addicted!

i am 25 years old and currently finishing up my pre-clinical courses for an adn program. i am currently unemployed (ft student) although i have an interview on the 25th for a free (actually they pay) cna training program. (wish me luck!) i really hope to get this position, as i have heard and read here that this is a great way to gain experience as entry level and a real confidence booster once i get my degree and start working in an acute hospital setting, to boot. and if it pays for my books, well thats all gravy too!

i am starting to think that nursing is my true calling more and more, and sometimes wished i would have started down this path a lot earlier. i worked for a very large financial institution
for 7 years and looking back, i hated every moment. i poured so much of myself into a job that had no real sense of forward motion, no feeling of helping anyone, and no sense of joy at the end of the day. i honestly thought i would finish my hr degree and climb climb climb that corporate ladder. that is, until one day a client sat at my desk and told me about her career as a traveling rn. i had spoke with nurses before, but this one was different! she was so zealous about her job, it was contageous, and this encouraged me to start looking a little into nursing. i soon made a plea to my husband to allow me to quit my job and start the program. it was a long shot because it meant a huge reduction in our income. luckily for me, he was just as excited as i was after learning of the flexibilty in the field, as he is himself an aspiring polit. a few weeks later, i handed in my letter of resignation! so thats where my journey began. in all actuallity i think it is best that i had those past 7 years to mature and grow as a person before entering the world of nursing as it can be a real challenge.

glad to be able to share my story after reading other inspiring ones!!

first of all, welcome!

thanks for sharing your story. it is good to know that some nurses are making a great impact for those who are seeking to enter this fine profession.

much success to you!

1daycrna · Jul 23, 2003

Hello everyone I too am a newbie here. I have been lurking for about 6months now and excited to be joining you. I will start A&P this fall. Just wanted to check in and say Hello and good luck!! oh yeah and keep me in your prayers.

bedpan · Jul 24, 2003

Welcome to all of the new peeps!

I haven't been here long, but I can tell you that there is a LOT to be learned here and a lot of great personal experiences to be shared!

And no matter what your situation is there are people here who are more than willing to help in any way that they can!!

rae0979 · Jul 25, 2003

:nurse:

Hello everyone...I am also a new here. I start my first class in a five semester program on August 25...and I can't wait!

I also am excited about this website - it's nice to find other people out there as excited about nursing as I am!

bedpan · Jul 25, 2003

Welcome rae! This is a great place!

TaraSC · Jul 25, 2003

Hello! I just signed up with the board a few days ago.

I'm seeking and BSN degree and currently working on pre-reqs. I've been back in college since last summer and chugging along!

Hopefully I'll get accepted and be admitted to start in Summer 04 or Fall 04, depending on the school.

I'm looking forward to participating in some discussions here!

Cheers!

bedpan · Jul 26, 2003

Welcome Tara!

Juni · Jul 27, 2003

Hello. I'm Juni and currently in my second year of prereqs before nursing. Should hopefully enter nursing program fall 2004 and graduate spring 2006. I'm doing the AA RN program but I'm also planning on transferring to a university for my Masters eventually.

Looking forward to chatting with you all.