Introductions:"New" and "Old" Students.

iluvteddies · Nov 26, 2006

Hi, my name is Angela. I'm 23 and am in my first year BScN. I thank you all for being so helpful and supportive. It takes a lot to be a nurse and I give kudos to those that are already in practice. :balloons:

margaretptz · Dec 4, 2006

Hi,

I have been accepted into the nursing program at my community college and start in Jan. I do really well at the book learning but I am petrified when it comes to learning all the various skills I am going to need to perform. I have done some work in home health care as an aide, but haven't even taken a blood pressure in twenty years. Does anyone have any advice? Are there any other older nursing students here in the forums?

My other question has to do with organization. How do you organize everything for your classes? I hear it is a real nightmare. Any hints would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Margaret

JaxiaKiley · Dec 5, 2006

Heyas -- I've been posting on this forum for awhile, but I'm just now able to do it 'for real' I was accepted and I start an ADN program in Jan 07 - Wahooga! Good luck to all!

sbyramRN · Dec 5, 2006

I can finally join in this discussion! I am 33 years old and will be starting an ADN progam here in Houston in January. Can't wait!

-Stacey

conways2 · Dec 6, 2006

Hey everyone...My name is Stephanie and I am entering my last semester of a BSN program at La Salle University...May '07 can't get here soon enough!

I am looking for a little advice about how to prepare to enter the job market...any suggestions?

merellis2009 · Dec 7, 2006

Hello! I'm Meridith, age 27 married with a 10 month old son. I am finishing my first semester in the CNL/MSN program here at Medical College of GA. I will be finishing up December 07.

rondiareddict2002 · Dec 7, 2006

I am in nursing school. Doesn't it get hard as far as you go. I am taking register nursing.

tiredmom · Dec 7, 2006

hi everybody,

sheri, 36 mom of 2. lpn for 8 yrs. just had last day of clinical today! one more test, the final, then nclex, then DONE, oh I can't wait to get some sleeeeeeep!!!!! :lol2:

ticky_rms03 · Dec 8, 2006

my name is rachel. i am 22 and a senior nursing student in a four-year curriculum! i have been a tech since my junior year in high school. i currenly work in pediatrics (in a transplant university hospital) as a clerk/tech and as a paraprofessional at children's respite care center. i also babysit when i have time. ha! :lol2: i like to play, listen to, and write music. i am 5 feet tall :uhoh3: and i have a phobia for adult saliva.

miracle1986 · Dec 10, 2006

hi ! i am robin. 45 years old...lp.n. since 1980. at p.s.u. finishing up my clinicals for my r.n. waited until my kids were older to move on in nursing. my daughter is 25 and in 2 years will have her phd in child psychology. my son, 23 has degree in computer technology. i am a musician and teach also. good luck and :welcome: !

sami04grad1985 · Dec 11, 2006

Hi my name is Samantha and i'm 21. I graduated from high school in 2004 and I have just now decided that I would like to pursue a career in the nursing field. I'm not exactly sure where to start.

miracle1986 · Dec 11, 2006

Hi Sam. First you need to get some of your basic requirements out of the way. Chemistry, Biology with lab and College Algebra. If you have all those, you can dive right into nursing and they should accept you in the program quick. If you do not have those classes from high school taken, enroll in college taking those (required) courses. If you take academic and nursing clinicals together--it will overwhelm you to say the least. I took all my academics first. You will be considered a different major until you are accepted into the program, but will have the needed classes. Depends on your medical background also. A C.N.A. ? Medic? Any medical knowledge?

Feel free to email me.

Robin