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 navynurse29

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hi everyone, been a member here on the board for awhile, i am 29, no kids but have one of the best boyfriends on the face of the earth! i am finishing up my pre-reqs this summer with organic chem, microbiology, and english comp ii. i start adn program this fall and i can't wait! i was a former navy hospital corpsman and while i don't forsee a major problem with my clinical skills, it is the paperwork stuff that terrifies me! care plans and all that other fun stuff i had never have had to do. wish me luck!

:p michelle

, michelle! congratulations on starting nursing school this fall.
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Hi!

I'm Debbie...single mom of 2 teenagers, LPN of 8 years and starting my first semester(of 4) this September in the RN program.

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Hi !!

I'm Kathy. I am 44 years old and have two grown children, ages 22 and 19. I have just completed my first year of a two year ADN nursing program. Will graduate in May 2004. To all new and old students, keep the faith. You can do it. I attended nursing school and worked almost full time throughout the year. Once you make your mind up to do something, just do it. Best of luck to everyone.

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Hi, I am new to the board but love that I can hear about other nursing student's experiences here. I am in the homestretch of school since I graduate in August but still feel very much like a student!! I am married and have no kids, just a dog. So far, I love nursing and look forward to calling myself an RN :)

CarolinaGrl

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Hi Everybody!!

My name is James and I start pre-reqs for an extended ADN school on Tuesday. We have to take a CNA course and a first year college level/senior high school level chemistry course. I work full-time as a mental health worker and am looking to become a psych nurse/case manager-- although i am very interested in the body as well. In our school we can take up to a year of liberal arts and sciences then focus entirely on nursing for the following two years.Hopefully, this means i will be able to work a little, too. At least that is the way the extended program works. I am both excited and nervous. I am 36, single, no kids, and will be attending a predominantly women's catholic school. Things should be interesting! I have been lurking around this web site for a few years as my interest in nursing grew, but i haven't ever chimed in. I thought now might be a good time to start. I have a BA degree with a double major in Journalism and Sociology but have discovered that my true calling is serving others. Now if i can survive the rigors of the nursing profession and school. I am sorry this is long. Talk to you all soon.

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originally posted by boopchick

hi!

i'm debbie...single mom of 2 teenagers, lpn of 8 years and starting my first semester(of 4) this september in the rn program.

debbie, welcome. all the best to you.
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Specializes in LTC, ER, ICU,.
originally posted by kbstudent

hi !!

i'm kathy. i am 44 years old and have two grown children, ages 22 and 19. i have just completed my first year of a two year adn nursing program. will graduate in may 2004. to all new and old students, keep the faith. you can do it. i attended nursing school and worked almost full time throughout the year. once you make your mind up to do something, just do it. best of luck to everyone.

welocme, kathy. thanks for the encouragement and the same to you too.
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originally posted by carolinagrl

hi, i am new to the board but love that i can hear about other nursing student's experiences here. i am in the homestretch of school since i graduate in august but still feel very much like a student!! i am married and have no kids, just a dog. so far, i love nursing and look forward to calling myself an rn :)

carolinagrl

carolinagrl, welcome! wow, you are almost there, congratulations!
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originally posted by scruffy

hi everybody!!

my name is james and i start pre-reqs for an extended adn school on tuesday. we have to take a cna course and a first year college level/senior high school level chemistry course. i work full-time as a mental health worker and am looking to become a psych nurse/case manager-- although i am very interested in the body as well. in our school we can take up to a year of liberal arts and sciences then focus entirely on nursing for the following two years.hopefully, this means i will be able to work a little, too. at least that is the way the extended program works. i am both excited and nervous. i am 36, single, no kids, and will be attending a predominantly women's catholic school. things should be interesting! i have been lurking around this web site for a few years as my interest in nursing grew, but i haven't ever chimed in. i thought now might be a good time to start. i have a ba degree with a double major in journalism and sociology but have discovered that my true calling is serving others. now if i can survive the rigors of the nursing profession and school. i am sorry this is long. talk to you all soon.

welocme, james! i am sure you will survive in your endeavors. keep hanging in there!
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Hi! I am Celeste, 31. Mom to 4 girls ages 9, 4 (5 in Nov.), 2 (3 in Oct.), and 1 (2 in Sept.). I applied to a local LPN program twice, each time finding out I was pregnant soon after applying. I knew I didn't have what it took to be pg and a student at the same time, so I put it off...way off.

My passion for nursing started young. When I was in high school I went to Vo-tech for Allied Health Careers, I was 16 then and I loved it! At age 19 I worked in a local nursing home. Not too long after starting there the state required nursing assistants to be certified so I got my CNA, and then at 25 I became a Home Health Aide. For the last 2 years I've been a stay-at-home mom. I am finally ready to pursue my nursing degree!!!!

I just enrolled in school last week, I will be taking my pre-reqs and req courses starting this fall. Then next year (Fall 2004), if all goes well and I am accepted I will begin my nursing courses. I'm going for my ASN first, then on to BSN, then maybe on to Masters. Eventually, I would like to end up teaching nursing. We'll see how it goes though, I just might change my mind.

I'm glad to have found this site and have a place to come to talk to, learn from, and get to know others who share the same passion. :)

Good luck to you all,

Cel

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hello,Im very interested in becoming a LVN first then a RN. I take my NET test in Jan 2004 and I will take my CNA classes this July. I am 27 years old and three kids,well four if you want to count my biggest one(my hubby). I cant wait to take my test.Hope all of ya do well in school,wishing I was in your shoes! Glad to be getting all this info about school.I have wanting to go to nursing school for a while, but ive been waiting on my kids to get a liitle older. GOOD LUCK IN SCHOOL AND LIFE!

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I am a new graduate ADN and will be getting my BSN ASAP, OK, no more acronyms. I am a Detroit native, love living in the desert now (I just can't leave!) and am the biggest hockey fan I know.

Go Ducks! (only cuz they beat my wings!)

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