Mailbox Surprise...

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Specializes in Progressive, Intermediate Care, and Stepdown.

As opened my mailbox, and sifted through the usual nonsense junk mail, I came across this curious letter from my college, and I knew this was different than the typical bill, or school event announcement due to the "ADN" in small letters in the upper left hand corner. I immediately grabbed the letter opener, peaked inside, and read the first sentence stating,"We are pleased to inform you of your acceptance into the Associate Degree Nursing Program for fall semester, 2010." I screamed as loud as I could!

I even went to my next door neighbor, and slightly startled her when I practically shoved the letter in her face. I apologized for the scary, yet happy excitement ofcourse. She is a retired nurse, and game me a nice, tight hug in congratulations. I then proceeded to call nearly everyone I know. My friends, mom's work, mom's boyfriend, even the bank teller I talk to all the time. All I can say is how excited I am and really relieved. Before I would tell people I've applied with crossed fingers, now I can tell them I've been accepted. However, the nursing road is now truly open to me, and the trials and tribulations are really beginning. I have never heard anyone say," Wow, the last 2 years in the program were a breez!" I know that this will be the biggest challenge of my life to date. I will not take this lightly, and will be determined, now more than ever.

I wanted to share my experience, for what had seemed a brief second of bliss, to all those out there working so very hard for this same moment. This can and will be all of you someday. This is not for bragging purposes, but rather, something to look forward to, and your long nights of studying, and sacrifice will inevitably pay off. This letter is a product of this very type of sacrifice. I hope that each of you feel the way I do now, and get your hands on this feeling of success. Good luck!

-Andrew

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Specializes in ICU.

:ancong!::dancgrp::clpty::cheers::cheers:

Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Specializes in Peds/outpatient FP,derm,allergy/private duty.

Woooooo-whoooo, Andrew! ********

Great job and welcome to the adventure!!!

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Congratulations!! I got the same surprise today and I know exactly how exciting it is.

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Specializes in Progressive, Intermediate Care, and Stepdown.
Congratulations!! I got the same surprise today and I know exactly how exciting it is.

And, congratulations to you as well. Definitely feels pretty darn awesome, huh?

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Specializes in maternal child, public/community health.

Congrats to both of you! I remember how exciting it was to get that acceptance letter. I wish I knew about this site before I started nursing school. I think the blog o called the teacher or something like that would have been helpful. They have study helps, videos on assessments, etc. You could even start lurking there and pick up some tips before you start school! Again, congrats!

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Specializes in Progressive, Intermediate Care, and Stepdown.

Thanks to you all and by the way, julliaan I'm really diggin' those graffics!!! I'm a spiderman fan at heart. lol

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Congrats, i cant wait to get that letter!

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Specializes in Cardiology.

Woohoo!!!!! Excellent news- still waiting for my school to make their decisions (there is a delay because they lost 90 TEAS exams and had to allow those people to retake.) I'm in the 99th percentile on the test, so I am really, really hoping- this is the first year they are basing it on exam scores alone.

I don't even know you and I am excited for you-congrats!!!!!

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Congratulations Andrew!!

:yeah::yeah::yeah:

I can only imagine how happy and relieved you must be right now!! I am in the "wait-and-see" stage. I hear my school is sending out letters next week......hopefully my story will have a happy ending like yours.

What school will you be attending?

Congrats again!!!

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Congratulations Andrew!!

:yeah::yeah::yeah:

I can only imagine how happy and relieved you must be right now!! I am in the "wait-and-see" stage. I hear my school is sending out letters next week......hopefully my story will have a happy ending like yours.

What school will you be attending?

Congrats again!!!

Im in the same boat...congrats and good luck to those in waiting!! :D

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Good news is ALWAYS fun to get! Congrats to you!!!

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