suburbanmom69

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1. ED Volunteer

   suburbanmom69 replied to Jason2311's topic in General Nursing

   Hi Jason. I recently stopped volunteering in one of our local ED's because I start nursing school on Monday (yeah!). Anyhow, we were allowed to do many things for the patients, and I have gotten "stuff" on me many times. Thankfully, all volunteers...

2. Who's still waiting on "THE LETTER"

   suburbanmom69 replied to Sunshine0425's topic in Pre-Nursing

   i will keep my fingers crossed for you kat von b. it has been a hard wait, but i hope it is worth it. i too had finished all my prereqs and so i have had this quarter off. i thought i could get a lot done, but i seem to not be able to concentrate....

3. Who's still waiting on "THE LETTER"

   suburbanmom69 replied to Sunshine0425's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Just got my letter. I AM IN!!! Oh my gosh, I am in. Now what???? Start March 21st, 2008! Babs

4. Who's still waiting on "THE LETTER"

   suburbanmom69 replied to Sunshine0425's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I am also anxiously awaiting "the letter." They are sent out approximately 4 to 6 weeks after applications are due. Tomorrow will be 5 weeks. I just want to know. This wait is nerve wracking! Does anyone know if schools just send out a letter to ever...

5. Nursing Students over 35

   suburbanmom69 replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Students

   I am 38 and biting my tongue every day the mail comes. I am waiting to hear if I will be accepted into an RN program that begins March 31st. I have two children, ages 13.5 and 5.5. As far as being older goes, I have a much better perspective on wh...

6. This WA forum is so idle

   suburbanmom69 replied to WAstateRN's topic in Washington

   I'll bite. I live in Seattle (suburb) and am impatiently waiting for a letter in the mail from Shoreline CC to see if I am accepted to start their program this Spring. Anyone out there a current or previous Shoreline student that could offer some g...

7. A&P I Spring 2007 Semster - Welcome!

   suburbanmom69 replied to DigitalWanksta's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Thanks, Libragirl. Life has gotten in the way of my finishing by 40, but you are right. It is just a number. Each semester I get a little closer. (I have 3 more prereqs before I can apply.) Anatomy starts tomorrow, and I am excited (albeit sligh...

8. A&P I Spring 2007 Semster - Welcome!

   suburbanmom69 replied to DigitalWanksta's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Hi again everyone. I just purchased my books today and I swear they weight 25 lbs. So, I am curious. What is everyone dissecting? In my school we dissect cats. I personally would rather dissect cadavers than cats. I often prefer cats to humans....

9. A&P I Spring 2007 Semster - Welcome!

   suburbanmom69 replied to DigitalWanksta's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Wow!! Thanks everyone for the support and advice. I knew this would be a long process, but I get frustrated every now and then. I have finished all my pre-reqs except for anatomy (coming right up), physiology, and micro. After that I will probabl...

10. Introductions:"New" and "Old" Students.

    suburbanmom69 replied to Love-A-Nurse's topic in General Students

    Hi everyone. I am a 37 year old mom of a 12 year old boy and a 4 year old girl. I have three more pre-reqs to finish, and I get more and more nervous about not getting into nursing school every day. They are very competitive where I live!!! I am ...

11. A&P I Spring 2007 Semster - Welcome!

    suburbanmom69 replied to DigitalWanksta's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Hi everyone. This is my first post to allnurses.com. I am starting anatomy after Christmas and could use a little support. Lately I have been frustrated about how long this process is going to take me. I have wanted to be a nurse for so long, but som...