luckylin08

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1. Quiet Places To Study Late ?

   luckylin08 posted a topic in General Students

   Hi all! Just trying to figure out a quiet place (that is open kinda late) where I can study. The libraries seem to close fairly early, and I am distracted in places like coffee shops. I live in the SF Bay area in California... any suggestions? Thanks...

2. Energy Level Of "older" Student

   luckylin08 posted a topic in General Students

   Hi all! I will be 47 in September when I begin my 2 year nursing program. I know from studying for my pre-req classes that I am no longer physically able to pull "all nighters"... I just can't ! While I am a fairly energetic individual, I'm worried a...

3. Nursing Shoes

   luckylin08 posted a topic in Uniform/Gear

   Hi all, Just wondering if those of you who have already started NS have some recommendations for comfy footwear for clinicals. THANKS!!

4. Age you will/were graduated?

   luckylin08 replied to sweetiez's topic in General Students

   Woo hoo! I'll be 48 when I graduate in Spring 2010! I don't think I was really ready for a nursing career in my life until now

5. Good Rolling Bag For A 17" Laptop For Ns?

   luckylin08 replied to luckylin08's topic in General Students

   Thanks for the feedback, everyone! Well, I think it's too late for me to trade my computer in (I got it from CostCo... and I LOVE it!). I wasn't planning on taking notes on the computer... I don't think I would be a fast enough typist, and I am one t...

6. Good Rolling Bag For A 17" Laptop For Ns?

   luckylin08 posted a topic in General Students

   Hi all! A question for you... I just got a 17" screen HP notebook for NS, and I need a rolling bag to roll it and my papers/books/etc. around in. Does anyone have suggestions of good brands or places to buy? Thanks!!:bowingpur

7. To all that think you're too old for nursing school

   luckylin08 replied to Nvr2Old's topic in General Students

   OMG! I'm so glad that this thread was started! I will be 49 when I finish NS in 2010... SO WHAT??! It's not your age that matters, it's what you bring to the profession that counts. It took me awhile to believe in my math and science skills enough t...

8. To all that think you're too old for nursing school

   luckylin08 replied to Nvr2Old's topic in General Students

   OMG... I'm so glad that this thread was started. I have just been accepted to NS for Fall '08, and I will be 49 when I graduate... SO WHAT??!! It's not the age that matters, it's what you bring to the profession. I feel that I have much more to offe...

9. Best Nclex Review Book?

   luckylin08 posted a topic in General Students

   Hi All! I was just reading the thread regarding good things to review over the Summer before beginning NS in the Fall. One that I saw several times was a suggestion to get a NCLEX Review book. Can you suggest a good one? Thanks a bunch, LL08

10. Timed test anxiety

    luckylin08 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing

    Hi all! I am just about to embark upon taking the TEAS test to finalize my entrance into my first choice of nursing programs (May 7). I've always had a problem with test anxiety... especially when the tests are timed. With the added stress of only h...

11. I got accepted!!

    luckylin08 replied to mt3's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Way to go!!! Yes, the hard work certainly pays off in the end (and we're in for MUCH more from what I hear!). I just got accepted by a second school (so, I got accepted to both schools I applied to... this is my 2nd year trying) Now I have to make a...

12. Age question

    luckylin08 replied to Sandy_dfw's topic in Pre-Nursing

    It's never too late! I am 46 (will be 49 when I finish the 2 year nursing program), and I'm up for the challenge! You just have to keep a really positive attitude, and know that you can do anythng you put your mind to. Also, I agree with what many ...