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Don't worry, you will do fine. I absolutely hate english, but I pulled off a B in the class. Most of the assignments were to write about something we read, or write something descriptive about a place we visited, time in our life, etc. It was not as bad as I thought. Good luck to you.

ukbsktbll, don't give up. The NET test is just one factor in the journey. I bought two different study guides several months before my test date and I believed it helped me. Best wishes.

I would do school (if it wouldn't jepoardize your finances right now in caring for your children). Nursing would give you more options, more job opportunities, whereas you may be limited as an accupuncturist. You can always find a job in nursing where you enjoy working with children even if it is not in an accupuncture capacity. You must decide for yourself, best wishes to you.

Right!!!

I could not have said it better, thanks for putting it into perspective.

I took four online classes so far. I printed a lot of the material and kept it in a binder then went over it and made notes.

I understand how you feel, I have been experiencing some guilt and fear over the past weeks now that I know it is time to make that move. I have been at my job six years too. As for money...I attempted to cash out equity in my home, and I won't know for about another week or so how that will go. I have a 401k, but I will still have to work. I am terrified of balancing work and school. I worry about being able to take care of my kids financially and being successful in the program. I have to do this though, I am pass the burn out stage at work and things are deteriorating. I have put off school for over ten years now and it's time to do it. I wish you all the best.

Is anyone quitting a full time job in order to attend school this fall? How do you feel about it? I am quitting, not voluntarily, but because my school only offers day programs and it conflicts with a 9 to 5. Although I hate my dead end job and conditions at the job are worsening, I am choked up this morning and apprehensive. I am due to turn in my notice on friday. I need to do this, but am afraid of failing and letting down my children and my husband. I will work part time, but I won't be making anything close to what I make now. I am stressing.

Hang in there, I wish you all the best. You can do whatever you put your mind to. I am in a similar postion...planning to hand in my resignation 8/11, so I know exactly how you feel.

I guess it would depend on the school you are applying to. Some weigh heavily on Entrance Exam scores and overall GPA. Whereas others may give you more consideration for the high grades in the science related courses. Either way, just keep plugging away at getting better grades and it will pay off. Good luck to you.

When I feel burnt out I go shopping, if I don't have a lot of money I go to a yard sale or thrift store, shopping is fun and takes my mind off things. You have to find "your thing" that will take your mind off things and help you relax. As far as the books, try studying and then taking a break, then back to studying. When I feel like my brain can't absorb anything else, I take a break and go do something else for a while, then back to the books.

401k and some equity in my home. I hate to do that but, I have to be able to concentrate on my studies while taking care of my family.

A&PI and Chemistry for sure

Congratulations... I would try to make at least one of those letters from someone in the medical field. Ask one of those Dr. or Nurses that you feel you have developed a good repore with. As for the essay, just sit down and write a list of reasons why you want to become a nurse and what you think you have to offer to the field, from a personable and caring standpoint and you'll do swell. Congrats again on the NET exam.

It is hard to say whether or not that course will transfer. I am a former military wife, so I understand not knowing about future orders. I would take the class if interested in the programs there, but best believe I would take all my other pre-reqs first and save that one for last, just in case I had to move. Should you move to another area that does not recognize that format of instruction, maybe you could "test out" of A&P as opposed to having to re-take it because the credits aren't transferable. It really depends on the school. Good luck.

Re-apply at Nassau and maybe one or two other community colleges in relatively close proximity to you, take your pre-req's so either way you have a leg up on whichever program you enter, be it 4 year or 2 year. Something will come thru for you. I wish you all the best.

Thanks for all the advice and information, I really appreciate everyone's input. I have turned in my letter of intent. I was crushed when I got my LPN rejection letter, I don't know how many more of those I can take . I have prayed about it and will continue to do so. I did not consider the possibility of a bridge program in the future Thanks again for the words of wisdom.

I applied to the LPN program also. I got a letter from them last month saying I did not get in and I would remain on their list. They said my scores were good, but I needed to take ANP1, ANP2 and Nutrition for extra points or have work experience as a CNA for extra points because they have a waiting list as well. I am taking Nutrition now, I still have ANP 1& 2 to go. Thanks for the replies. I called one of the local hospital to see if they would let me volunteer or shadow a respiratory therapist and a Nurse before school starts. Maybe that will help me decide.

I applied for the RN program which was my first choice. I also applied for the Respiratory Care program as a plan B. I got in the Respiratory Care program, they want me to send a letter of intent back in. I know in my heart the RN program will be a wait, I have some friends that have been waiting and some that moved on to other programs and are working. I am really getting burnt out at my job of 6 years and I want to do something in the medical field and help others. Now I am scared , I know I will find a job as a nurse quicker and nursing is more diversified. My sister and a few of my aunts are also nurses. But I need to get on with it. I have 2 kids in elementary school, I am in my mid 30's and I don't know how long it will take to get in the program here, get through and get back to work. I just started my pre-req's last semester and the wait list is over 200 and only 40 slots. The RC program took me because of my NET scores and my gpa, but the nursing program relies heavily on science and bio classes, which I am just now taking nutrition and am slated to take Anatomy and Physiology I in the fall. Thanks for listening I would appreciate any input as to what course of action you would take in my situation. Sorry this is so long

Worrying is perfectly normal (to me). I worried the moment I sent off my application and even more when I knew it was time for them to send out the letters. You never know how things will work out, do your best and it will pay off. Best wishes to everyone still waiting.

Hi, Congratulations on your pending retirement. Honestly, you have to do something that is going to make you happy. Overall, it has to be something you can see yourself doing for the rest of your life that is also going to pay you well. My sister is a nurse and I know it can be "catty" among the women, I am not sure about male nurses. There is a male nurse forum where you can get some feedback on current male nurses and how it is working out for them. As far as your move...I am going to take a guess and say the larger the city, the more likely it will have more schools and you may get in quicker in a larger city than a smaller city/small towns. Here is a link that may help... http://www2.state.tn.us/health/Boards/Nursing/RN.htm it is a list of RN programs from the State of TN Board Of Nursing website. Good luck to you in all your endeavors. I am originally from NY and I love living in Tennessee now. It is laid back and perfect for my kids, when I want excitement I go to Atlanta. Hope everything works out.

My test (NET test) consisted of mostly converting percentage, fractions, decimals and some algebra and word problems. The reading consisted of a science related passage where you had to answer questions on the passage and draw conclusions. There was also a stress test and a section that calculated how fast of a reader you are. Good luck to you.

You are right, you will finish the LPN quicker, you also have the option of doing the LPN to RN later. I am in a similar situation, I plan to use my 401K to pay my bills and not work (if possible) while doing an LPN program. I can't afford to do the RN, even with working part time, it will break the bank. I plan to do the LPN to RN later. You have to do what is right for your situation, generally finances and your families needs usually dictate which route to take.

I will be taking intermediate algebra and Nutrition while working full time. I am hoping I can pull it off without lowering my GPA. Good luck to everyone.

I am not sure about nashville. Try www.tennessean.com you can look at the classifieds online, that may be a good start. I am a student in chattanooga, I have a acquaintance that's a new grad RN, she says she makes 18.00 per hour at a hospital here, however, I am not sure how accurate that was. Good luck to you.