jawbreaker3000

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1. Student Moms of young children

   jawbreaker3000 replied to Energizer Bunny's topic in General Students

   Like everyone else, I too, am on the same boat. I have a 4 YO and a 5 month old cuties. My 4 YO will start Kindergarten this September; I'm starting my pre-reqs this summer as well. My husband works at night as a paramedic and since I work in the AM,...

2. Need advice on nursing program admission procedure(s)

   jawbreaker3000 posted a topic in General Students

   Hello to everyone, I was informed that in some Nursing schools, if Science pre-reqs were taken during the summer session, getting accepted into the school's Nursing program would be more difficult than expected. The reason for this is because the sch...

3. Class of 2007 just starting pre-reqs?

   jawbreaker3000 replied to Katiesun's topic in General Students

   Good day to all, I'm starting my pre-reqs this Fall at a community college just minutes from work. I would've started during the summer, but I thought I would give myself more leeway and spend more time with my DH and two little ones before I hit the...

4. The smoker, the alcoholic and the homosexual

   jawbreaker3000 posted a topic in Humor

   Three desperately ill men met with their doctor one day to discuss their options. One was an alcoholic, one was a chain smoker, and one was a homosexual. The doctor, addressing all three of them, said, "If any of you indulge in your vices one more ti...

5. Curious. How many "older" students

   jawbreaker3000 replied to ayndim's topic in General Students

   Hi to everyone! I'm 27, turning 28 on the 19th of this month. I am married with 2 kids: a very energetic 4 yo (playing with her is my exercise for the day) and a happy 3 month old (she's always smiling--gas maybe?). My husband is a paramedic, and is...

6. Am I really doing the right thing?

   jawbreaker3000 replied to Cindee's topic in General Students

   Hi Cindee, Just remember that you are not alone...I understand that going back to school, keeping the grades up, etc., are terrifying, but you can do it if you persevere. I am going to start on my Pre-reqs next Fall. That feeling of uncertainty is th...

7. algebra and trig help needed

   jawbreaker3000 replied to nurse2btracy's topic in General Students

   HI Tracy, Aside from SusanNC's suggestions, take advantage of the school's Math department; they ALWAYS have tutors there who are willing to help. Also, your classmates can help as well. Try to set up or participate in a study group. When I was in s...

8. How many students work full time have a family, etc.

   jawbreaker3000 replied to Poohbear0799's topic in General Students

   Thank you Naty for the kind words. This website has done great wonders for me. I truly appreciate all the info, knowledge and advice that I have received just by reading some of the posts. I have never been on a website where the comraderie is trumen...

9. The Pilot

   jawbreaker3000 replied to FranEMTnurse's topic in Humor

   Employee: "I'm sorry but I can't come in today. My doctor says I suffer from Anal Glaucoma." Boss: "Anal Glaucoma? What's that?" Employee: "I just can't see my ass coming to work!"

10. How many students work full time have a family, etc.

    jawbreaker3000 replied to Poohbear0799's topic in General Students

    I have been accepted at a local community college for the Fall semester to work on my Science prereqs. I work FT as an Accountant (YUCK -- on my way out now and will be going to Nursing school by next year -- fingers crossed), married with 2 kids, on...

11. A career change -- I need help!!!

    jawbreaker3000 replied to Deb123j's topic in General Nursing

    ooppsss sorry! my second post...

12. A career change -- I need help!!!

    jawbreaker3000 replied to Deb123j's topic in General Nursing

    Hello to everyone. This is my first post. I found this site by accident and glad that I did. I'm in the middle of my own career change as well. After working as an Accountant for a number of years, I have finally answered to my true calling, which is...

13. anyone else changing careers to go into nursing?

    jawbreaker3000 replied to amyrae76's topic in Career Support

    Hello to everyone. I found this website by accident and am very thankful that I did. Like so many of you, I too, am in the process of changing my career. I have been working as an Accountant for a number of years now, but becoming a Nurse had always...