what I will do to get into nursing school

[7out_to_nursing]

Hello

My name is Lisa I am 33 years old. Soon to be 34..(where did all the time go)

I started my journey about a year ago Trying to get into the nursing program. At my local community college.

first hurdle "ma'mm you have never graduated High School' :eek: So I dust off my diploma and send it to the school. and they tell me we cannot find your records:banghead: So I go take my GED. Pass that

Then They tell me I have to retake my ACT OK no problem. Its only been 14 year how hard can it be :brnfrt: Well I did do better than before but not to My personal standards I got a 19.. I am retaking it on Feb 6.. shooting for a 20 something!

So I received a scholarship for taking my GED and getting a good score but in the fine print it say (no more than 12 credits a semester) the nursing programs are more than 12 credits a semester. but hey it was free

So and way I have been trying to figure out how to finance school and I do not qualify for financial aid. because I am in bankruptcy. so loans are out. pell grant out, So I plan on draining my 401 k and my husbands 401k..

I will work 2 days a week during nursing school.So I will probably lose my car and my house. Because my bankruptcy payments are 1000 a month. When my husband and I discussed going to school he said go for it. You are not the same person when we met 5 years ago. You seem Like you are miserable.. YES!! I am In A job I detest

My soul slowly fading because I was meant to do something else! I had the chance to go to nursing school when I was 20, But I thought I knew everything then. But life has taught me one thing It can all be replaced its just stuff. I might be uncomfortable for a little while but it will not last for ever.So as I get ready to send my applications in and study for the ACT,NET and TEAS.. I know that maybe 2 years from now I will be graduating

A NURSE AND DAMM PROUD OF IT! BECAUSE I AM WORTH IT! :p:p:p:p:p

[7out_to_nursing]

not to be negative but it sounds like you have a lot of financial things you need to straighten out. one of the girls in our nursing program had to drop out because she became homeless and couldn't balance the burden. not saying this would happen to you but nursing school is a big big big stress ball and just reading your situation made me stressed. i wish you all the best for your future

i understand your concern but if i have learned anything its how to survive.thats what i am good at.. i was homeless in 1995. thats how i ended up in mississippi. went to job corps and got my cna. and fell into working for the casinos. i had a daughter that was adopted in 1998. and i survived that..( i think about her everyday) heres the thing about money, you will make more. your lifestyle might change but it wont be forever:redpinkhe:redpinkhe

[7out_to_nursing]

I did fill out my fasfa for 2010-2011 I did get some money only because my husband will be taking 1 or 2 classes..

So I think I am ok there.. I hope.. My latest down fall :eek: ALGEBRA:eek: my poor husbands has been trying to explain it but I have to do it my own way lol the book is stupid!!!! If anyone knows a easier way please tell me I take my ACT on FEB 16 again got a 25 on the math (so I can read) 19 on the science 17 on the english 16 on the math. I am trying to get a 20 something. I currently have a 19.I have been to the library. checked out many books. payed many late fees Books a million loves me when I go there staring at all the act and math books

and the nursing books.If only was exciting a a vampire romance book :))). I would be there.. thanks for reading