tannemanlsu

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1. Is it to late for me to become a Nurse?

   tannemanlsu replied to louis345's topic in Pre-Nursing

   It's never too late...well, 'til you're six feet under. Follow your passion, you'll be a happier person. Mind you nursing school is hard to get into and hell when there. I'm 53 and in the top 10% of my class with two semesters to go. Oh yea, I also ...

2. Any other pre-nursing students over 45?

   tannemanlsu replied to aliveword's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Yea, that's a hard call. I was in healthcare prior to going back to school. Healthcare is a demanding industry that requires a passion for people and a desire to heal/care. You will be tested and I'm not talking academically either. The job market ha...

3. Any other pre-nursing students over 45?

   tannemanlsu replied to aliveword's topic in Pre-Nursing

   50 is the new 40! especially is you stay in shape and practice a healthy life style. Keep in mind Bono of U2 just turned 50. I can't think of anyone of any age who would think of him as middle aged. It is never too late to follow your passion. Anyone...

4. shoes for clinical

   tannemanlsu replied to premedwoahs's topic in Uniform/Gear

   I wear the Nike Airmax and see a few other students wear them also.

5. Any other pre-nursing students over 45?

   tannemanlsu replied to aliveword's topic in Pre-Nursing

   53! In a RN program to pursue something for me this time around. If I can do it most anybody else can. Grades and scores are important. Math is nursing is rather basic- accuracy in dosages is critical. A&P is what you must retain when you get in ...

6. The Guys Club: Guy Students Come on In!

   tannemanlsu replied to agent's topic in Male Students

   Hello out there. Starting ASN program in Jan. at OLOLC New Orlens, West Jeff. Hospital. I believe we're pioneers of sorts- breaking the stereotype gender role which is out there. There's been a nursing shortage for as long as I can remember. Why?, I ...

7. 3 males out of a class of 30, anyone else feel overpowered?

   tannemanlsu replied to baedwards4's topic in Male Students

   Entering the accelerated program at OLOLC in Jan. Orientation had 7 or so males at of a class of 50, more or less. My point is I don't care. Be yourself, you're there for the career. The issue is with you, not your female cohorts. Worry about what i...

8. Applying OLOL...advice??

   tannemanlsu replied to SeanGee84's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Hi Sean. I saw your thread and thought I would share my experiences with OLOlC with you; all good for the most part. It's a competative process!, especially now with a down turn in the economy. Each hospital campus is different and have their own cri...