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?

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originally posted by tammilynn

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

tammilynn, welcome to the board! much success to you and come as often as you can.
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Hi, I'm Jacky and I am starting my ADN program in March 2003! I'm married with a 13 y/o daughter and this is my 2nd time in Nursing school. The first time, I had to have surgery in the last quarter and talked myself out of going back. How dumb is that?? Anyway, I am going back, 10 years later, and am going to finish this time. Nice to meet all of you and good luck in your studies!

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originally posted by nursejacky

hi, i'm jacky and i am starting my adn program in march 2003! i'm married with a 13 y/o daughter and this is my 2nd time in nursing school. the first time, i had to have surgery in the last quarter and talked myself out of going back. how dumb is that?? anyway, i am going back, 10 years later, and am going to finish this time. nice to meet all of you and good luck in your studies!

welcome, jacky!

all the best to you![color]

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Hello all! My name is Alison, I'm a 31 yo wife of 1 and mother of 2 (9yo dd & 3yo ds). Just finishing up pre-nursing classes (A&PII) and working full time at an LTCF Alzheimers unit. Crossing my fingers to start the 7 quarter ADN program (at CC) in April with graduate date of December 2004. Don't post often, but love to read the Nursing Humor BB. Figure if I can stomach veteran-nurse gross-out contests, I have a shot at nursing!

Good luck everyone! Alison ;)

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originally posted by longtimecoming

hello all! my name is alison, i'm a 31 yo wife of 1 and mother of 2 (9yo dd & 3yo ds). just finishing up pre-nursing classes (a&pii) and working full time at an ltcf alzheimers unit. crossing my fingers to start the 7 quarter adn program (at cc) in april with graduate date of december 2004. don't post often, but love to read the nursing humor bb. figure if i can stomach veteran-nurse gross-out contests, i have a shot at nursing!

good luck everyone! alison ;)

alison, welcome to the board!

much continued success to you.

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Hello everyone,

I'm Marguerite, 33 y/o female. Starting ADN program in the end of January. Nervous and excited. Been a lurker for awhile, wanted to say hi! :)

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originally posted by marguerite04'

hello everyone,

i'm marguerite, 33 y/o female. starting adn program in the end of january. nervous and excited. been a lurker for awhile, wanted to say hi! :)

marquerite, welcome!
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Hello everyone. I'm retired AF looking to get back to nursing. Been a long time since I've done any nursing (20 years) so I'm a little bit more than rusty. I've maintained my LPN license but am not really marketable. Want to go back to school but I'm struggling with whether to retake the LPN course or go on to take the RN. My concern is how arduous the study may be. I was pretty good at all this nursing stuff long time ago but must admit I've lost a little confidence thinking about the prospect of hours upon hours of study. I'd like to hear from you if you thought the RN course was much more challenging that the LPN course. Way back when - I used to do about everything and it was no sweat. I know lots has changed since then. Could use a little encouragement. Best Wishes to you all.

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Hi, I've been lurking a few weeks and thought I should intro. myself. I'm 47, married, mom of 1girl - 14, 2 boys - 17 & 20. Decided the kids didn't need me full time 'momming' them anymore and went back to school last summer to get the pre-req. for nursing (RN). I have:been a vet assist., taught pre-k, worked in Social Services (family services, aid to families and child abuse), sold houses, ran a private daycare, and for the past 14 years farmed full time to stay home with my daughter (last baby syndrome?). Have always loved "fixing" critters, helping people, and dealing with kids; so thought that nursing would fill a lot of the bill.

I've delt with all kinds of med. emergencies on the farm, from a set of goat quads all trying to come out at the same time (How can there be 5 legs in that cervical opening????) to my husband cutting off 3 fingers (all back on and working - but lost some movement and feeling).

Working 100 hours a week= sometimes 48 hours without sleep and still having to drive the kids to school - Having 1/2 of a house of chickens -around 7,500- die 'cause the fans quit and then haveing to pick them all up in 95 degree weather, well the smell can't be described. (They actually liqufy and bloat to balloons then melt to a skin bag of fluid THAT LEAKS, all in a couple of hours) well, the bad parts of nursing couldn't be *toooo* much worse, actually,,,,,,, And the rewards are A LOT better! I sort of think of it as a retirement job! Happy I found this site - getting an inside look at the good and bad of the job.

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Hello, name is Melissa, age 31, married 2 yrs (first marriage). I have a 9yr old son. Finished my ADN Dec. 2000 and will be hopefully starting BSN this fall.

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Hi everyone!

I am new to the group.....I just finished all my pre-req's and co-reqs and apply to a 2 year ADN in April 2003. Single mom, 44, 3 kids, son 21 & twin girls 14. Worked in telecommunications for the last 24 years......looking forward to a big change!!! :)

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Hello everyone,

My name is Christopher. I'm 30 years old and graduated from University of Maryland school of nursing in December.

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