Introductions:"New" and "Old" Students.

MamaCheese · Oct 27, 2004

Hi all:) I'm in my 2nd semester of my ADN program at a community college. The waiting list was so long at my school that I was able to take all my pre-reqs, co-reqs and have two babies before I started the program.

I just finished my rehab rotation (today) and am heading off to my med-surg rotation next week. I am loving being a nursing student (well, except for the bedpans) and can't wait to call myself a real live nurse in Dec' 05!!

erdave · Nov 4, 2004

My name is dave and im an LPN with ACLS and PALS have worked in 25 years in the ER's up till last 4 months. I went to an ADN program, didnt finish and challenged for LPN. I am currently a senior at Univ. of TN. in history and philo...looking at law school next fall. I have 3 kids 27,28 and 12 y/o and am a single dad.I work (2) 16 hour shifts on the weekends. Works out great for childcare and school...have a great day...dave

MedSurgeMess · Nov 11, 2004

Hi, I'm Lisa, a 36 y/o student in my 3rd semester of 4 semester ASN, to graduate May 2005-I can't wait! I am married, work in a post surgical unit at a small community hospital in south central Indiana, and have major issues managing school, work, kids, etc.......Thank goodness that I only have to juggle 1 more semester....... :coollook:

saltydad · Nov 11, 2004

Hello- I am 57, male, just starting first semester of 2 year ADN. Divorced, have an 18 y.o. son in college. This is career switch for me after 1 layoff and 1 company closing!

kk8j · Nov 12, 2004

everyone!
how about a thread that will allow us to introduce ourselves to those who are new and the new students can do the same.
i am stephany, 42, mother of 3 children, a son 22, a daughter 15, and a son 13. i am an lpn of nearly 11 years, and i am in my first semester of a five semester rn program.
care to share?

i am george, 45 father of two angela 17 and millicent 11. i have been maried to the same wounderful woman linda for 24 years. i am in my first quarter of an adn program.

maire, ASN, RN · Nov 13, 2004

Welcome, all! :)

meintheUSA · Nov 20, 2004

Hello all, I just passed my classroom test for Nurse Aide Training.... I am so happy, I could poop.... (94% overall average) Only State Boards to go yet...

Mom of 3, grandma to 6, and I have 7 foster granddaughters.... HAPPY LIFE....

Starting a job wiping butts in my first nursing center... Have worked in Assisted Living Facilities and did home help caregiving, but NOTHING LIKE THIS...

Oh, and I graduated high school 34 1/2 years ago, so studing was different...

Glad to be a student....

ladytopaz · Nov 20, 2004

Hello all, I just passed my classroom test for Nurse Aide Training.... I am so happy, I could poop.... (94% overall average) Only State Boards to go yet...
Mom of 3, grandma to 6, and I have 7 foster granddaughters.... HAPPY LIFE....
Starting a job wiping butts in my first nursing center... Have worked in Assisted Living Facilities and did home help caregiving, but NOTHING LIKE THIS...
Oh, and I graduated high school 34 1/2 years ago, so studing was different...
Glad to be a student....

Congratulations!!! :balloons:

I graduated 30 years ago this coming June from High School and will be graduating this June from Nursing School!! Never too old to learn!

Melody

mrsmariangie · Nov 20, 2004

Hello

Im 30 NOW and a mother of a 6 year old. I am at the end of my first semester in Nursing school. It has been a great sacrifice both emotionally and financially but it will pay off in the long run. Good Luck to all those students out there!!!

the diva · Nov 21, 2004

hi i am kim 1st year nursing student adn program. i am a mother of three girls and a wife. the first week of nursing school i almost quit but i am glad that i didn't. i actually what i am doing. it is great when you finally find what you know you are meant to do:)

valerie, and welcome! all the best to you.

Nursebaby23 · Nov 23, 2004

Hi! My name is Tiffany and I'm 23 yrs. old. I completed LPN school in July 2003, and will be starting in January for ADN. I am excited about going back to school and advancing my nursing career:rotfl: . I am curios about what other people think about those who are trying to get into the nursing profession because they were laid off from previous jobs and want to make more money. Does this really bring in individuals whose "true calling" is nursing? I am from a small NC town that had mostly textile mills and agriculture until now. There are hardly any jobs. Any comments?

saltydad · Nov 23, 2004

Hi Tiffany-

I'm 57 and in an ADN program. This is a career change for me. I had worked for a major health insurer for 15 years as a manager until over 1200 of us were laid off in a "downsizing". After almost 2 years I found another position as a manager of a garden center, until the company closde down 5 1/2 years later. Having been laid off twice is enough! I had been an Army medic in the late 60's, and then had worked for a few years as a "nursing tech" doing LPN level work, and as a dialysis tech. I'm finally in the career I want to stay in, and will match my commitment to anyone's. Best of luck in your program!

Howard