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?

Hi, I'm Donna- 46 years old married with 3 children and 1 grandchild. Children are 29, 20 and 16. Granddaughter is 20 months. Just got accepted into the nursing program and will begin in Aug. This will be my second career, like many others that I have read. I am currently a director of Health Information in a hospital, but have had enough of the reimbursement world. Can't wait to learn more about the clinical side of healthcare. Am very excited about the future.

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originally posted by rnhopeful

hello! i graduated with a bs in criminal justice this past may, and instead of starting my graduate work this fall, i will begin taking my pre-req's to be a rn. i'm very excited! i'm a 22-yr-old sports fanatic, and dallas, tx native. no kids.

welcome to the board!
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originally posted by foreverhope

hi i am a 37 year old mother of 4 boys

ages 7, 10, 16, 18. i have just been accepted to the adn program at mcc in texas. i am nervous! any suggestions on organizing my time would be appreciated!!!:eek:

congratulations and welcome to the board!
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originally posted by tajjelias

hi,

my name is amy (tajjelias) i am working on adn program, finished the first year with c = continue.

i have a 2yr and 3yr old....both busy boys ---

going to start ob in fall semester.....i hear this is the big bear !!! class of 2003 lost 15 students......not very encouraging......

any hints from those recently passing ob rotation....?

nice to meet all -

welcome! enjoy ob.
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originally posted by rn2b2004

hi everyone,

my name is tina rager. i live in north carolina and i will begin in the adn program this fall for the second time. you see i actually started last year in the adn program but my daughter broke her jaw and had to have her jaw wired shut just one month after i started so i had to pull out to take care of her. so now i'm going back. ive completed all of my prereqs and am ready to go!! i'm married and have three children, 19, 16 and 12.

good luck to everyone!

congratulations on starting again this fall. welcome!

i pray all is well with your daughter.

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originally posted by sprklplnty

hi, i'm marcy and just transferred to a new university to finish my bsn in nursing. i'm 48 years old with three children 21, 19, and 15 and recently decided what i want to do with my life.

i'm excited and can't wait to get started. just wish i had done this 35 years ago......oh well better late than never :)

marcy, welcome! all the best to you.
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originally posted by carina

hi all! i'm 26 and will begin taking the pre-req's for an adn program this fall. it's been a while since i've been in school so i'm pretty nervous! lol

nice to meet you all and good luck with your studies!

welcome! much continued success.
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originally posted by iliel

hi there, i'm 26 and a new student. i should make it into nursing school by fall 04. right now i'm just finishing up some electives!

iliel, welcome! all the best to you.
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originally posted by ddmartin

hi, i'm donna- 46 years old married with 3 children and 1 grandchild. children are 29, 20 and 16. granddaughter is 20 months. just got accepted into the nursing program and will begin in aug. this will be my second career, like many others that i have read. i am currently a director of health information in a hospital, but have had enough of the reimbursement world. can't wait to learn more about the clinical side of healthcare. am very excited about the future.

donna, we are pleased to meet you. much continued success in your endeavors.
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Hi all :-)

I'm BJ. 23/m. Single (gf for 1.5yrs)/no kids (yet).

2 year electronics degree. been to 8 countries and about a dozen US cities working for the gov since I was 20. Pretty much maxed out where I'm gonna go with my electronics degree and am unsatisfied with the type of work (travel was nice but it's old and gets lonely) and definately do not want to go back to school for electronics.

Raised by nurses. Don't know my father. I love to be around kids and kidsluvme too :-) I would really really really love to work in peds in the not-so-distant future and hopefully work at the Children's Hostpital in Pittsburgh PA (my great grandmother was a volunteer there and used to make crafts with the kids when I was growing up). Everyone I know says that I am inspirational/positive influence and I would like to give hope and inspiration to kids that need/could use it.

I don't really rely on a social life for much of anything and I LOVE to work hard. I am greatful for the blessings that God has given me and I just want to give back in any way I can.

I am so glad that I found this site and I really enjoy reading ALL of the things that everyone posts. I think that nurses are an outstanding group of people and deserve everyones gratitude and respect. I look forward to hearing from all of you and I can't wait until I can count myself as your fellow nurse.

Sincerely,

BJ

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Hi my name is Jessica I am 22 years old and went to work right out of high school ( DUMB move on my part)...lol well I got fed up with not having a degree and decided to return to school full time and pursue a nursing degree, Ive got great support from my family friends and boyfriend, Ive decided to join this forum so I can have someone to talk to on those long days and keep up the inspriation....look forward to chating with everyone :)

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Thanks for the "welcomes"!

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