Introductions:"New" and "Old" Students.

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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?

Hey there,

I'm Nathan and I just got out of the Air Force after 9 years as a Medical Laboratory tech. I am 29 years old and single. I start my Nursing pre-req's tomorrow. I'm taking: Nutrition, Pharmacology, Pharmacology math, Sociology, Gen/Organic/Biochemistry with lab. I had taken 70 semester hours in the past going here and there part time. Excited to be starting full time again and actually taking courses that are all about my future job.

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Specializes in Acute Medicine/ Palliative.

Hello! I guess I will officially introduce myself...My name is Bex and I live in BC. I am in my 2nd semester of a 4 yr. BSN program. Lovin it! I am taking Pharmacology, Teacher-Learner Partnerships, A&P II, Nursing Practice, and Developmental Transitions. It is a heavy load but very interesting. My prof's are great and are good at making class as "fun" as possible! I start my Maternity rotation in 2 weeks then followup with Extened care. Anyhow Good Luck to you all and I look forward to all your posts. Wink wink!

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Specializes in LTC, ER, ICU,.
originally posted by future_guru

hello to all! my name is cindy, 40 y/o mother of 2 boys (1 & 6 years old). just finishing up my aa in business. have been working in accouting and insurance for many years. will be starting my lpn program next week. this is a great nursing site.

cindy, hello and welcome!
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Specializes in LTC, ER, ICU,.
originally posted by fusternc

hey there,

i'm nathan and i just got out of the air force after 9 years as a medical laboratory tech. i am 29 years old and single. i start my nursing pre-req's tomorrow. i'm taking: nutrition, pharmacology, pharmacology math, sociology, gen/organic/biochemistry with lab. i had taken 70 semester hours in the past going here and there part time. excited to be starting full time again and actually taking courses that are all about my future job.

nathan, welcome!
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Specializes in LTC, ER, ICU,.
originally posted by bex_srn

hello! i guess i will officially introduce myself...my name is bex and i live in bc. i am in my 2nd semester of a 4 yr. bsn program. lovin it! i am taking pharmacology, teacher-learner partnerships, a&p ii, nursing practice, and developmental transitions. it is a heavy load but very interesting. my prof's are great and are good at making class as "fun" as possible! i start my maternity rotation in 2 weeks then followup with extened care. anyhow good luck to you all and i look forward to all your posts. wink wink!

hello and welcome, bex!
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Hi everyone,

My name is Tina. I'm a Junior at the University of Florida and I'm praying I get accepted to their Nursing Program. I've finished all my prerequisites and am now just waiting to hear if I got in. I'm also working on a Bachelors of Health Science Education while I wait to get into the program. I'm 21 years old and have been married for a little over a year. I'm looking forward to getting to know all of you in the future.

:) Oh By the Way I have a question. My preprofessional G.P.A. is 3.0 and my overall G.P.A. is a 3.3. The program wants a minimum G.P.A. of a 2.8 but that is no guarantee of getting in?What do you think my chances are of getting into the program? How many of you got into your nursing programs with a 3.0? I'm really really scared. Any info at all would be a great help

Thanks

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Specializes in LTC, ER, ICU,.
originally posted by tinat021

hi everyone,

my name is tina. i'm a junior at the university of florida and i'm praying i get accepted to their nursing program. i've finished all my prerequisites and am now just waiting to hear if i got in. i'm also working on a bachelors of health science education while i wait to get into the program. i'm 21 years old and have been married for a little over a year. i'm looking forward to getting to know all of you in the future.

:) oh by the way i have a question. my preprofessional g.p.a. is 3.0 and my overall g.p.a. is a 3.3. the program wants a minimum g.p.a. of a 2.8 but that is no guarantee of getting in?what do you think my chances are of getting into the program? how many of you got into your nursing programs with a 3.0? i'm really really scared. any info at all would be a great help

thanks

tina, hello and welcome!

i must say, you are an impressive young-adult to be working on one degree while waiting to complete another. with your zeal and your grade point average alone, i would say yes, you are in, but since i am not the one admitting you, lets, see. :)

i do still feel you have a great chance of getting in if the gpa and having all the pre-reqs are a big part of being accepted.

i do wish you well in your marriage and in all of your future endeavors.

keep on striving as you are and always, keep the faith!

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Thanks for you kind words Stephany

Good Luck

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Hi everyone! My name is Charlene, I'm in my first semester of pre req's to get into nursing school(RN) I'm 28,have three girls,ages 10 8 and 6. I've been married for almost 11 years (yes, I started early ) lol and I can't wait until all this school is over and I get to start nursing. Nice to meet everyone!

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Originally posted by Jotie

Hello everyone... My name is Kara and I am in my 4th of 6 semesters of RN degree.... All the way down here in Australia :)

It has been great meeting you all and great knowing there are a lot of people in the same situation... I am 36 with 3 kids , 14, 15, 16. 4 step kids. 20, 18, 15, 14.... And I have the most wonderful supportive hubby who is going to do his RN degree when I have graduated.

I wish you all the best with your syudies and in your ability to juggle your lives :)

:eek: WOW! Hi Kara, just wondering what it's like to live in a houseful of teenagers.:chair: I bet you have your hands full. lol Well, great to meet ya.

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Specializes in LTC, ER, ICU,.
originally posted by char_future_rn

hi everyone! my name is charlene, i'm in my first semester of pre req's to get into nursing school(rn) i'm 28,have three girls,ages 10 8 and 6. i've been married for almost 11 years (yes, i started early ) lol and i can't wait until all this school is over and i get to start nursing. nice to meet everyone!

charlene, welcome!

enjoy your stay here and all the best to you.

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Specializes in med/surg, CCU, Transitional Care.

Hi, My name is Tammy. I am in my first year. I am working on my pre-req also. This is my first post. I have been surfing alot and reading all the other forums. I too am scared, excited, anxious, and petrified!!!! I am 35 y/o and have two boys, 9 & 14. I currently work in the medical field. but as a medical secretary. I am going to be a RN because I actually would like to work with the people, not the insurance company. I'm tired of sitting behind a desk and talking on the phone to people who have no idea what is actually wrong with a person. They just care about cost containment.

tammilynn

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