I am scared..

Bambi · Dec 1, 2003

I am very sorry this is happening to you. Things may be looking down right now, but it won't always be like this. This to shall pass.

About the Net test, when I took it it involved reading comprehension, how one would do under stress and math.

There were some basic math problems like percents, fractions, etc., and some algebra. The first test I took I scored well enough, although I did not answer any of the algebra questions. If you are enrolled in school right now, than try calling the math lab at your school and ask about getting some extra help with basic math.

You can also check out a Net book study guide from the library or purchase one from the school book store, and or a Barnes and Noble. This can get you started on the types of questions that might be asked on the Net test.

Good luck and keep us posted on your progress. :kiss

rpbear · Dec 1, 2003

I am sooo sorry for your situation. There is a woman in my nursing class that is in the same boat (hubby left her with 2 kids etc.) And she is about to graduate this month. So it can be done!

As for the NET test, I know that there are review books out there to help you prepare. Try amazon.com.

Good Luck!

sprtbikegrlsv65 · Dec 1, 2003

hey,

sorry to hear all the stuff going on with you right now, but i do commend you for sticking it out for not only your son but yourself as well!

I bought a couple of review book at barnes&nobles that are specific to the NET exam (i have to take it in january) and it's really helped me grasp the math portion a lot better! (been out of school 5 years)

Barron's How to Prepare for the Nursing School Entrance Exam -

Corrine E. Grimes and Sandra Swick (1999)

approximately $18.00

Review Guide for RN Pre-Entrance Exam

Mary McDonald, NLN Publishing Co. (1999)

approximately $25.00

Nursing School and Allied Health Entrance Examination

Marion F. Gooding, ARCO Publishing Co. (2000)

approximately $18.00

i bought all three, just to make sure i wouldn't miss anything

:rolleyes: :imbar

I hope this will help!

GOOD LUCK!:roll

lanilpn · Dec 1, 2003

Sorry you are in this postion. Have you asked the college if they have any tutors available- i know that it might cost, but you can also check for $$ assistance. Also, you might also be able to get the Pell Grant, this will help pay for your education. Also get the list of scholerships from the college and see if you can apply for any of those.

I can't help with the NET test, all i had to take was a entrance exam. i do however wish you the best of luck. It was hard going to school being a single mom-i went for my lpn for the time factor and now i am taking a home course to get my rn. have faith and you'll get through it.

SmilingBluEyes · Dec 1, 2003

You received great ideas above. I just want to express my support for you and say how sorry I am for your situation. I hope things work out for you and your child! Keep hangin on!

n8isgr8 · Dec 1, 2003

I just want to thank you all So much for your support. It is amazing how many nice people there are in this world. I put up my post about two hours ago and already I have gotten such wonderful, insightful, and encouraging responses. Thank you so much. This is such a hard and scary time. I hope you know that you have helped me with your encouraging words. I am soo happy that I found this sight, and thank you for welcoming me so warmly. May god bless each of you and much happiness and success in your futures! Thanks again, Jami XO

Long Term Care Columnist / Guide · Dec 1, 2003

Jami........Let's see, you've been out of school 9 years? I was out of school for almost 20 years and couldn't even do long division when I started pre-nursing in the early 90s. Think you can't afford school? There are SOOOOO many grants and loans for women in your position, you'll be astonished---check out your nearest community college or university's computer system to find literally hundreds of scholarships, loans, and grants. You have a child? Think of how proud you and he both will be when you're working as a nurse and providing yourselves with a solid middle-class lifestyle.

You can do this, honey. It's not going to be easy, but nothing that's worth having ever is. In the meantime, we're here to help you and encourage you......many of us have been where you are right now, and lived to tell the tale:D

Welcome to the BB, Jami!!:kiss

BRANDY LPN · Dec 1, 2003

I was 21 yrs old when i started lpn school, I was a single mom of a two yr old and was expecting my second child, I was never good at math and barely scored high enough to get in but i made it . It was very hard and I had to return to school only 5 days after giving birth but i knew that it was the best thing i could do for my childrenand that attitude got me through and it can get you through too. good luck to you just dont give up!:kiss

Speculating · Dec 1, 2003

Hi Jami,

I can't imagine how scary it must be for you right now. You make sure and show that SOB how bad he messed up. You do that by (1. following through with your goal and tucking that RN under your belt ASAP, and by (2. making that sorry chump sign his signature to the bottom of a check made out to you and your son the 1st. of every single month for a long long time. I to had been out of school for well over ten years before I headed back to the classroom - there's nothing like being older than some of your teachers :roll I never was any good at English and I skated through math classes in HS by taking the easiest ones I could find so, I was a bit skeptical about how I would perform in those areas. Needless to say I didn't do so well in those areas on my entrance examination so I ended up taking bone-head math & English something like 000001...at the end it turns out English was my forte. Start out by doing what the previous posters' stated work hard on those scholarships, grants and loans. You should do well being a stay at home mother unfortunately the "Loser" could still be a problem if your not divorced they may want to include his income in their decisions making. You don't have to start college by getting into the nursing program in fact I discourage it. I'm sure I will receive repercussions from that statement. I'm single so I had to work fulltime while trying to go to school fulltime. It was tuff, and I made it through the program just as you will! But, I don't know if I would have succeeded as well as I did if I would have tried to take all of the prerequisites at the same time as the nursing classes. So, that's my suggestion to you get all of the prerequisites out of the way because the nursing program isn't easy by any means so the better you can level the playing field the better off you'll be. Remind yourself at various times that nursing school isn't hard it's just time consuming and a scheduling nightmare. I used those words a few times when I felt a little overwhelmed. It helped. Soon enough you'll be buying a bigger house. Something tells me, Jami that things are going to work out just fine for you, and that you'll be a whole hell of a lot better off than you are right now. In a short-time you will be able to watch that ex-husband of yours is scratching and digging to make ends meet while you're kicking back living the high life. Good Luck to You, Jami RN!

:kiss

n8isgr8 · Dec 1, 2003

Some of your posts are literally bringing tears to my eyes! how encouraging. It is therapy on the net LOL! How much do I owe!!!Anyway your kind words give me a glimpse at the kind of nurses there are or will be and I am comforted by your compassion, and conforted to know that you guys are there helping people everyday. What wonderful nurses you are! Thanks again so much!!!!!!! Love Jami:kiss :kiss

Nurse Shark · Dec 1, 2003

Jami,

I was out of school for 10 years when I went back to persue nursing, and trust me I knew nothing about math( I could barely remember even how to do fractions, decimals, long division etc) I went to KMART and bought all the workbooks made For kids In fifth, sixth, and seventh grade. I know it sounds strange but they are only three dollars a book, and I was able to learn Fractions, decimals, etc. all over again. The books started from the beginning, and didn't assume that I knew the basics. Plus they are very simple and easy to follow, not to mention cheap. I did very well on the NET due to them. Also if you visit your financial aid office, they can help you fill out the application for Pell grants, you should qualify, and if not, online there are hundreds of Nursing scholarships available. Just look there is money everywhere.

Good Luck, I'll pray for you.