Introductions:"New" and "Old" Students.

TXMOM · Sep 1, 2004

I better introduce myself! :lol:

I'm Celeste, 28, married and mother to a two year old. I am re taking A&P because it's been over 5 years and I want to get a better grade in it. All my core classes and pre reqs are done (except that I have to retake A&P).

cjkes78 · Sep 5, 2004

I have posted several times but I have not introduced my self.

I found this site about 2 weeks ago and I have been addicted to it ever since!!! Love it!!! :)

My name is Candi and I will be attending an LPN program starting Sept. 20.

Good luck to everyone!!!!!

CKC · Sep 5, 2004

Hello all!

I'm Carrie and I just finished the 2nd week of my first year in RN school. First test is Tuesday! :eek: I'm already feelin' the pressure but I think I'm gonna make it. I really want this so that's gotta help right?! Props to you women out there who are doin' it with children and husbands and such. Just having my boyfriend and my dog around stress me out. I think I need some stress management/coping skill advice. Anyone care to share words of wisdom or helpful advice???

nrsok · Sep 5, 2004

Howdy from Oklahoma! I'm a nursing school hopeful for 06 (accelerated BSN for 2nd degree). I'm 35, married 15 yrs to a great, supportive guy. I have a daughter 7 and son 41/2. I love this site! I was very nervous and unsure about heading back to school at my age but I have found so much encouragement from women just like me! It's very competitive here( only accept 30% of applicants) so I really need to work hard and get A's in pre-reqs. I've seen alot of discussion between ADN and BSN--I considered both, but the ADN is just as competitive and takes 2 years regardless of background- my college work and degree really didn't help me much, so I opted for the accelerated program. It's 14 months and my previous classes really helped-my degree is in botany. So I've had lots of bio, chem, zoology, etc. I'm retaking A&P for my own benefi since it's been 12 years! The only pre-reqs i need are nutrition, dev. psych, and a cultural class. all those I can do by correspondence. I just got an A on my first nutrition exam- yah! Good luck to all & thanks for the great site!

J

checkers · Sep 6, 2004

I've made it through my 1st week of classes, whew!

I am in a 2 year ADN program at community college, then on to BSN ....if I make it that far!

I'm 25, and just went from working full-time to only working 15 hours a week. Been slowly working towards my degree since I graduated high school. Finally made my mind up! :uhoh3:

maliat · Sep 8, 2004

I am 26 years old, trying to figure out what to do with my life. I was in a master's program in library science, but I am now taking a leave of absense. I have been thinking about nursing for a while, just never thought I could do it. It will take me a while to do all the prerequisite science, but I'm going to try it out.

Malia

maire, ASN, RN · Sep 8, 2004

Welcome to all the new folks! :)

smj67 · Sep 10, 2004

It took me over 40 years till I found myself (I didn't know I was lost!) I come from data management and had my job downsized. Graduated and certified as an MA and hopeful entry in the ADN program soon (1 last pre-req) I'm also doing my co-reqs too, unfortunately my MA certificate won't transfer. I really hate spending the time taking A&P over again! Oh well! cya all.......... -john

okie2 · Sep 11, 2004

Hey- I posted my intro earlier,but I thought I'd update. I originally posted under NRSOK but I changed my user name since I am not a nurse- YET. I (like many) am very hopeful to earn the title. I hope I didn't offend anyone :imbar ---now I'm just plain OKIE2. For anyone here in Oklahoma--GO POKES!!

VANCIALA · Sep 12, 2004

rN TO BE IN DECEMBER 2005

GOOD LUCK TO ALL:)

kimber3ks, ASN, BSN, RN, EMT-B · Sep 15, 2004

Another newbie here. Just wanted to say and good luck to everyone starting fall classes. I am applying to start in a ADN program Sept 05. Not enrolled in any official classes this semester, but I am studying HARD to take the Excelsior A&P exam in Dec and have to take the ACT (like the SAT) next month. The only other pre-reqs I have to deal with are Statistics (YUCK!!) hopefully online come January and a humanities elective, where I will attempt the DANTES Ethics exam. Then all I will have are the core nursing courses once I officially start the program.

I am excited, but SOOOO nervous about not having time to study, assignments, clinicals. At 36-yrs-old, with 3 kids (10,5 and 2 yrs) working, etc, etc.....have no IDEA where I will squeeze any more responsibilities, BUT...I am going to go through with it. I've read a lot of posts from others in the same situation, so we all must be crazy, LOL, LOL!

Kim

djswan · Sep 15, 2004

whats ADN?

Another newbie here. Just wanted to say and good luck to everyone starting fall classes. I am applying to start in a ADN program Sept 05. Not enrolled in any official classes this semester, but I am studying HARD to take the Excelsior A&P exam in Dec and have to take the ACT (like the SAT) next month. The only other pre-reqs I have to deal with are Statistics (YUCK!!) hopefully online come January and a humanities elective, where I will attempt the DANTES Ethics exam. Then all I will have are the core nursing courses once I officially start the program.
I am excited, but SOOOO nervous about not having time to study, assignments, clinicals. At 36-yrs-old, with 3 kids (10,5 and 2 yrs) working, etc, etc.....have no IDEA where I will squeeze any more responsibilities, BUT...I am going to go through with it. I've read a lot of posts from others in the same situation, so we all must be crazy, LOL, LOL!
Kim