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?

Hello

I joined this board a few weeks ago, Having been taking Pre-reqs for ADN found out today that I did not make it to the Fall 03 class, and on the stand-by list have a possibility of getting in but was so disappointed.... Director of Nursing program said I am assured of getting in the LPN program so I will be a nurse but my goal is to be a nursepractioner so starting at LPN makes more time. I am in Algebra,Psyc,Speech,Bio,and Rhett and Comp(english), Have a 3.75 gpa and I am 42 yrs old and have 3 children 20, 16, 12 and one Beautiful grandson 18mos

Grandchildren are a gift from God !!!! When things are bad I just spend an hour with him and his laugh and everything is better!!!

Two brothers heading for War So GOD BLESS OUR SOLDIERS AND KEEP THEM SAFE!!!!

Rhonda

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Hi,

I am 27 and a have a one year old son. I am done with my pre-req's, starting clinicals for ADN in Fall '03. I am currently taking Pharm and enjoying it. This is my second degree. I am excited and READY to start my clinicals. Thanks to everyone on the BB for sharing your wisdom & experience.

Bonnie

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originally posted by rhoresmith

hello

i joined this board a few weeks ago, having been taking pre-reqs for adn found out today that i did not make it to the fall 03 class, and on the stand-by list have a possibility of getting in but was so disappointed.... director of nursing program said i am assured of getting in the lpn program so i will be a nurse but my goal is to be a nursepractioner so starting at lpn makes more time. i am in algebra,psyc,speech,bio,and rhett and comp(english), have a 3.75 gpa and i am 42 yrs old and have 3 children 20, 16, 12 and one beautiful grandson 18mos

grandchildren are a gift from god !!!! when things are bad i just spend an hour with him and his laugh and everything is better!!!

two brothers heading for war so god bless our soldiers and keep them safe!!!!

rhonda

first let me say, welcome rhonda!

i would keep the faith about your possibly starting the program this fall. there are some students accepted who may not show up or quit for what ever reason/s doing the first week or so.

yes, children are a blessed gift from god!

prayes go with your brothers as they head to protect us and may god keep them safe along with those yet waiting to go and those who are already there.

let us know what program you start in and please, don't let go of your dreams.

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originally posted by gonnabrn

hi,

i am 27 and a have a one year old son. i am done with my pre-req's, starting clinicals for adn in fall '03. i am currently taking pharm and enjoying it. this is my second degree. i am excited and ready to start my clinicals. thanks to everyone on the bb for sharing your wisdom & experience.

bonnie

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bonnie, come in and sit a spell with us..hehe!

congratulations on being accepted and much continued success to you!

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My name is LaVorne Smith and I am a 34 (35 in July)y.o. USAF wife with no kids.....YET!!!! MAN am I working on it!!!!! Anyway I just graduated from an ADN program in Anchorage Alaska at UAA(Univ. Of Alaska Anch.) last May. My husband was in Honduras for 15months so I could finish school before our time was up in Alaska. He came home for graduation and we drove to Florida where we are now stationed. I took my boards Feb12. and found out I passed online on Valentine's Day. I got my license a month ago but can't work yet. We were in a near fatal car wreck 2 weeks after graduation last May and we both broke most bones. We are both doing okay and I should be able to work by this summer, God willing. I am very excited to get on with life after spending 4 months in a hospital bed next to my husband(we supersized the beds-pushed them together). I have actually been to the beach here and in a bikini in spite of these horrible scars. Turn em into stars, right? I love this place-you guys are so supportive and funny and give the best advice. I can't stay away. SMOOCHES!!!!!

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originally posted by lavornern

this is where i should have started.

my name is lavorne smith and i am a 34 (35 in july)y.o. usaf wife with no kids.....yet!!!! man am i working on it!!!!! anyway i just graduated from an adn program in anchorage alaska at uaa(univ. of alaska anch.) last may. my husband was in honduras for 15months so i could finish school before our time was up in alaska. he came home for graduation and we drove to florida where we are now stationed. i took my boards feb12. and found out i passed online on valentine's day. i got my license a month ago but can't work yet. we were in a near fatal car wreck 2 weeks after graduation last may and we both broke most bones. we are both doing okay and i should be able to work by this summer, god willing. i am very excited to get on with life after spending 4 months in a hospital bed next to my husband(we supersized the beds-pushed them together). i have actually been to the beach here and in a bikini in spite of these horrible scars. turn em into stars, right? i love this place-you guys are so supportive and funny and give the best advice. i can't stay away. smooches!!!!!

lavorne, thanks for sharing part of your life with us!

first, i am glad to hear you and your husband are improving well since your accident. second, congratulations on the completion of rn school and passing the nclex-rn! and finally, i pray you get an answered prayer to conceive.

once again, congratulations, lavorne rn!

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by the way, what area are you contemplating working in, lavorne?

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Hello Everyone, My name is Paula I am a second year nursing student in Ontario, Canada. I am engaged to be married the date is set for July 10 2004. We are excited about it but my sister is getting first in October so we are letting her have the spotlight right now. No children yet, but I have two cats who I consider my to be my kids right now. Right now I have two weeks left of school so I am trying to get everything finished so I am a little stressed out right now.

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HI, i am Candy! :-) I am in Fundamentals and i will graduate in Dec. 2004 I am so excited this is what God has put on my heart to do with my life. I have 2 kids 4 and 6 they are wonderful and I Have been married for 8 years. I know that this is going to be a long hall for me but i know if i trust in God he will get me through. Hope to meet new people here! IT is always nice to have extra moral support~ Good luck to all of you..

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originally posted by giggles

hello everyone, my name is paula i am a second year nursing student in ontario, canada. i am engaged to be married the date is set for july 10 2004. we are excited about it but my sister is getting first in october so we are letting her have the spotlight right now. no children yet, but i have two cats who i consider my to be my kids right now. right now i have two weeks left of school so i am trying to get everything finished so i am a little stressed out right now.

paula, welcome to the board!

best wishes to you and your sister on your up-coming marriages.

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originally posted by sk8ernurse

hi, i am candy! :-) i am in fundamentals and i will graduate in dec. 2004 i am so excited this is what god has put on my heart to do with my life. i have 2 kids 4 and 6 they are wonderful and i have been married for 8 years. i know that this is going to be a long hall for me but i know if i trust in god he will get me through. hope to meet new people here! it is always nice to have extra moral support~ good luck to all of you..

candy, welcome!

much continued success to you.

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Hi

My name is Kathie I am 45 L.P.N 13 yrs and mother of 2 boys ,1 girl ages 24 ,23 and 17 Also the mom of 1 male bassett hound and male minni poodle and a 3mo old female toy poodle :0.

I work 32/40 weekends as a charge nurse LTC and have reinrolled in Excelsior collage.........Please if any one has any of Chipkalee,s cyber studio nurseing notes I would really appicate it

thank you

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