cinderfloof

I'm currently a nursing student, but I've been thinking about the future and my prospects. Right now, I have a naturally curly afro. I love it! I refuse to add extensions, flat-iron, or perm again. Of course I may place it in low buns for work and interviews or twist it into styles. In most jobs people appreciate it because they like the "ethnic" look (yes, people have told me that). However, I come from a family of nurses and they maintain that I won't be able to get a job unless I straighten my hair. My curls are getting to be a bit too much work, too. I thought about getting dreads. I personally think they'd be beautiful and cost effective in my hair. I don't think they're unprofessional either, but I understand that I still live in white-collar America. It's honestly either that, or cutting my hair off completely. What do you all think? Should I keep my natural hair, dread it, or cut it all off? Is natural hair a huge factor in job seeking?

Alright! Thank you so much for your advice and time! I'll make sure to pick up all of that stuff so that I can get off on a good start. Do you know what particular areas in physiology and anatomy or should I just study it in general? Quite honestly, I only took anatomy for one semester in my gym class so it's not something I know much about (beyond memorizing bones and muscles, that is).

Hello! I'm fairly new here, but I'll admit to lurking here for quite a bit. I always wanted to become a nurse and I was just accepted into the Early Admission Nursing Program at Western Illinois University! I was so proud and I'm excited to begin college in the Fall. Anyway, I know that nursing school is difficult. I'm a bit afraid, I'll admit. I'm a good student but I've never gone through anything near as rigorous. So, I want to lessen the burden on myself now! I figure that if I build good study and mental health habits in the present, then Nursing School will be just a bit easier for myself. Also, is there anything that I can begin studying now before I begin? I've read that there's endless medical jargon to memorize and dosage mathematics, so it would be beneficial for me to practice way before I start. Is there anything else you guys can think of? Also, where should I get the information on where to study? Thanks so much for your time!