WDWpixieRN

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  1. Advice on Paying for it All

    WDWpixieRN replied to maryshome8's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Do whatever you have to do if this is your dream. I have a 26 year-old daughter who is getting some pretty decent money at a community college, babysitting through Headstart, food stamps, etc.....I...

  2. A mom feeling guilty...

    WDWpixieRN replied to reese19's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Huh?!?!?

  3. Woo_hoo!!! I Got My Letter!!!(slcc)

    WDWpixieRN replied to luvs2readlotsRN's topic in General Nursing

    I was basically going to mention what luvs2 writes above. I think the number they went through for FP was about average; maybe a little higher than the counselor I had talked to last year. I was on...

  4. WEll...here I go!

    WDWpixieRN replied to Ingrid m's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am quitting my job of the past 6 years in IT and my last day will be 8/11 -- my RN classes start 8/21. I was petrified to tell my manager as I have been working on a firm project the last 2 years...

  5. A mom feeling guilty...

    WDWpixieRN replied to reese19's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think it's very difficult to make it these days on one income unless you have a SO who's making a ton of money and there's some guarantee they will always have the job, their health, etc. Having...

  6. I need help finding funds!!

    WDWpixieRN replied to The Dude's topic in General Students

    This was who the one of the schools I obtained a previous degree funded through. I have since consolidated with Direct Loans, but I felt comfortable getting this loan through them again because I was...

  7. Orientation Attire

    WDWpixieRN replied to nursecher's topic in General Students

    I would imagine normal school clothing would be fine for the campus orientation....we haven't been told otherwise; it's just a little earlier day the first day of class....I would hope before we have...

  8. Quit my job! Wah .... advice?

    WDWpixieRN replied to ChiaLing's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Good call noticing the date of the original post!! But while we're at it, I just gave my final 2 weeks' notice yesterday and can only just echol what others have said here....my gut is in a huge...

  9. Need help with coping......

    WDWpixieRN replied to Angel 3's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'll just add that you never would've convinced me 10 or 15 years ago that I could speak up in front of a group -- especially strangers....but as I've gotten a little older (maybe wiser?), I've gotten...

  10. Agism in nursing???? (furious rant potential)

    WDWpixieRN replied to chris_at_lucas_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm 10 years younger than you, and starting the RN program in a few weeks , and this has been a concern for me.....second career, holding a BS in MIS and also pursuing ASN rather than BSN.....if you...

  11. Rolling Backpack vs. Duffle

    WDWpixieRN posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    After looking through the LL Bean site, I started wondering if there would be an advantage to the duffle bag over the backpack? Or disadvantage? Maybe it's too wide? Seems like it might hold more...

  12. Rolling Backpack vs. Duffle

    WDWpixieRN replied to WDWpixieRN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Oh, I guess my post was a little confusing...LL also carries a rolling duffle which is more like a piece of luggage....the thing about the bookbag/pack that has me concerned is it mentions a max...

  13. Crazy Classes?

    WDWpixieRN replied to narcissistic's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Off track a bit -- I just left Hemet as my mom passed away and I went to tend to her things. She was living off of Florida on the far east side of town...a neighbor of hers was a CNA from many years...

  14. Need some help!!!!!!

    WDWpixieRN replied to starlitex1280's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    MBA makes some valid points....I still owe $19,000 on my loans for my bachelor's in MIS....a field where I had a tough time getting a job as the field was slowing down and I didn't have experience...I...

  15. Hair Problems...help !

    WDWpixieRN replied to Keepstanding's topic in General Nursing

    :yeahthat: I don't usually consider myself very vain, but this is the one area I will forever have a hard time reconciling....it's getting to be a VERY big hassle keeping up with the color (blonde...

  16. Need some help!!!!!!

    WDWpixieRN replied to starlitex1280's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The local community college I will be attending is strictly first-come, first-served....you have to complete A & P I (or some biology requirement) and chemistry to apply....then you just...

  17. Lost a baby today

    WDWpixieRN replied to luvmy3kids's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I had asked a nurse acquaintance when I was considering nursing what she thought of the career....she's been a nurse for many years. She works in NICU and told me to forget it. She said it's the...

  18. How is MO???

    WDWpixieRN replied to mamamia's topic in General Nursing

    That's because they're JEALOUS!! Honestly, I know people who love CA, but that's just a matter of taste because there are those who also hate the place anymore....I enjoy short visits now and then,...

  19. I need help finding funds!!

    WDWpixieRN replied to The Dude's topic in General Students

    It would probably be most prudent to check rates, terms of payback, fees charged, and check out the small print...I just grabbed Sallie Mae as I had dealt with them before on my student loans....but I...

  20. Best Places to Live - Forbes and Inc Report question...

    WDWpixieRN replied to DeepNurse's topic in California Nursing

    Riverside is in southern CA while the other cities are more central/northern...many originally farm country and in some areas, still very much so....lots of beautiful country nearby such as Sequioa...

  21. How is MO???

    WDWpixieRN replied to mamamia's topic in General Nursing

    While I'm on a roll: Minuses: *Cicada bugs (HUGE) that don't stay in the trees and they buzz all over your deck scaring the crap out of you if you step on one (particularly in your bare feet--GROSS)...

  22. How is MO???

    WDWpixieRN replied to mamamia's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry, I couldn't resist responding to this....we've only visited KC a couple of times, but I LOVED that town!! It was an interesting contrast to St. Louis as it felt more cosmoliton for some reason...

  23. How is MO???

    WDWpixieRN replied to mamamia's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a born and raised southern California girl....moved to St. Louis 13 years ago so my husband could complete his schooling as a chiropractor. Uprooted 3 kids ages 13, 9, & 5. I don't start my...

  24. I need help finding funds!!

    WDWpixieRN replied to The Dude's topic in General Students

    Sallie Mae has this loan which I jsut took out to help with some of my expenses while I am in school. I found this site from other posts on allnurses. This was such a HUGE relief as I just needed a...

  25. WHAT ARE PRE-REQs???

    WDWpixieRN replied to 2bNursewith7kids's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have to agree....even though I had a bachelor's, I wasn't about to sit during my 2 semester wait....I took A & P II, microbiology, and human growth & development to get those "extra" classes...