I have been accepted to the fall 2010 NHCC day nursing program. Previously, I was in the business/sales field. After being laid off, I got the opportunity to pursue my life long dream to become a nurse. I hoping to work in the ER or ICU.
I feel the exact same way; follow your dream! I have taken a different path to NS. I started school over 20 years ago (pre-med)...didn't finish-met a girl, received a decent job offer, the rest is history! Finally, FINALLY I have gotten the opportu...
I feel like putting pen to paper, or flashcard in this case, is the best way to ingrain the information into your long-term memory. I also found it beneficial to answer the course lecture objectives in a narrative manner. If I could explain the phy...
marshpit23 replied to NS2SBowman's topic in New Nurse
Wow! Great work! Congrats! I'm just starting NS this fall. I know it's a long, long road. I'm excited to start; however, I can believe I will be quite relieved & accomplished when I'm finished with NS. What is the best advice you can offer ...
marshpit23 replied to DayDreamin ER CRNP's topic in General Students
wow! what an awesome feeling! i will be starting ns this upcoming fall, so the finish line seems so-o far away! i'm 43 and finally retuned to college after 20 years as well. i know how much of a sacrifice ns will be (from what i read anyway lol)....
I will wear a suit to my first interview for a RN position. I come from a business/sales background. A professional, clean and well dressed presentation is always the best option IMO. Good Luck
I was in sales as well. I was laid off a couple of years ago. Instead of jumping back into the thankless, unrewarding sales field, I decided to follow my passion, nursing. I have finished my prereq's and was just accepted into an ADN program. I'm ...
Very well stated Moogie! I start school this fall and I hope to have instructors like you and Edrnbsn. Thank you for your wisdom and insights! I would also like to the thank all the contributors to this thread. Through your comments and thoughts I...
marshpit23 replied to kewoolley's topic in Minnesota
n Hey 'xptp29a'! I also got accepted into the 2010 fall NHCC day program. I received an 'A' in Micro, 'B' in A&P II, and an 'A' in A&P I. My accumulative GPA was something like 3.7 or so. Before getting accepted, I was curious what the cri...