Just wanted to say hi since I am new to the board

Mkue · Sep 21, 2003

Hi, I think it gets easier once the pre-reqs are out of the way, at least it was for me.

Good Luck to you, be confident and enjoy the journey:)

mkue

S.N. Visit, BSN, RN · Sep 22, 2003

Saulsbunch,

I definaltely think, because you want to be a nurse, you have family with10yrs worth of life skills, and that your paying for your education, you will be a much better student.

You sound like me! I also goofed around in H.S, and i'm terrible scared that i will have a hard time getting accepted into the adn program, because i was a "C" student. Gueesh, do i ever wish i would have applied myself and became an "A" student!

I am taking a single pre-req class right now, and it's going great so far. I'm putting 200% effort into it. As for studying, i've purchased two books, "how to pre-pare for the nursing school entrance exams", and "test for success". They are very helpfull, in refreshing all those burried academic skills.

Congrats on choosing nursing! I can feel how excited you are to start your new career :)

Alanna RN2B · Sep 22, 2003

Hi Saul, I'm new too! Your situation sounds a lot like mine...I am also 28 and goofed off in high school- didn't apply myself though I always scored off the charts on those wonderful standardized tests. I am divorced with a 10 year old and almost-four year old, and am now going back to school for nursing. I am taking pre-reqs right now and will be applying to the nursing program in Jan. If I am accepted I will start next fall.

Having been out of school for 10 years I was terrified with going to college. I have Anatomy/Physiology, English, Psychology, and Algebra. It's really not bad. Don't get me wrong, I have to study my hind end off, and read things over and over again. I spend a lot of time with the math tutors our school provides. But I am getting it. I'm not worrying about the nursing courses right now. I want to get through my pre-reqs first. I know my limits and know what I can handle. For me, that's a big part of being successful in school. Pace yourself, but give it 100%. Don't let your fears get the best of you, but be aware of your limits. Good luck to you!

Alanna

maire, ASN, RN · Sep 22, 2003

Welcome! :)

I am reasonably sure that once you get back "into the swing of things" it will be easier to process and deal with. Just STAY ORGANIZED! And yes, once you get the pre-reqs out of the way, it DOES get easier to handle. :)

saulsbunch · Sep 23, 2003

Thanks everyone for the courage and the boost me up!!!!! This is an AWESOME board with AWESOME people!!!!!

Mkue · Sep 23, 2003

It is a great BB, glad to have you here !

:)

live4today, RN · Sep 23, 2003

:balloons: Welcome Saulsbunch!

I wish you well in your journey to become a nurse. Instead of saying "but I'm afraid", intsead say "In spite of my fears, I am going to return to school and be successful because this is something I want really bad!" Courage comes in the midst of fear, not in the absence of fear, so it's okay to be fearful of starting a new journey in life. Once you get in and get your feet wet, you'll wonder why you were nervous in the first place. Besides, a little anxiety is a good thing.......it shows you are functioning normally.

LauraLou · Sep 23, 2003

Hello Saulsbunch!

I too went back to school after a 10 year break. I was especially terrified of algebra. I had been in dumb-dumb math my whole life and I just knew that I would never pass college algebra. I needed a C for the nursing program and figured I'd have to take the class at least twice to get that.

Well, I got a tutor the very first day of class and met with her every week. I went to every class and did all the homework. I took the entire class period to take the test. I went over every question at least twice to check for errors.

When we got our first test back, I had the highest grade in the class! I cried. I called my parents and they cried! My husband was so proud of me. I ended up with an A in algebra.

To this day, I don't know what happened. I have always been so bad at math. The professor was good, but I have had good math teachers in the past.

Getting an A in algebra gave me so much confidence. I have now taken all my pre-req's and have a 4.0. I am waiting to hear if I got in for January, but the advisor said it should be no problem because of my GPA. I would have laughed in your face if you told a year ago me I would be a 4.0 student.

Sorry to be so long, but I want you to know if I can do, so can you. If you work as hard as you can and make every effort (tutoring, going to class, doing the homework and reading) you will do well in school.

There is a big difference between school when you are 15 and school when you are 30. Believe in yourself!