kathye1350

Boy that's a hard one really! I would probably continue to work, but on a part time basis. You see, nursing is, aside from my children, my greatest passion. I love it and all that it entails. Besides, I would hate to think of waisting all the hours I put into school to do this. As I am a single mom of six children I would definately not work as much. But, I would certainly work because I would want my children above all to know that even though we had money, nothing in life comes easy or cheap, nothing worth having anyhow!!

I am fairly new to this site and had a couple of questions for anyone with a couple of answers! Has anyone out there been through the Park University ADN bridge program? I am an LPN of three yrs and looking into the Park program this fall. I was wondering if anyone had any info. or advice on the "entrance exam"? I know they only except the top 40 scoring applicants on the test into their program. On their website it gives a basic rundown of material covered on the test, but any info. would be appreciated!! What to "study" for, that kind of thing. Thank you in advance...

hey there, i had just a quick question cing_angels. when did ctu in nkc,mo. start up the adn bridge again? are you sure they offer it? i went through the lpn program in 2002 and graduated in 2003, and at that time there was a big uproar amongst the group i was in because when we signed on they said they had it and then once we were in, they told us they were "working on restructering the program" and did not offer it at that time. even when i graduated they still did'nt have it in place. i am wondering because i have been thinking seriously about bridging over and it would be soooo much easier for me to do it there, as i would'nt have to worry about credit acceptance. thanks

I just wanted to add also, that although my kids had to do without some things they WANTED, they never did without anything they NEEDED!! Sacrifice is a major key factor in succeeding. I believe that whole heartedly. In the end, it has payed off beautifully. You see, I did'nt start school until I was 29. And I went in not only knowing that being a nurse is what I wanted to do with my life(taking care of others), but also knowing I would be able to provide a much better life for my kids as well. We, as a whole, are much better off than we were before I went to school. I'm just saying, yes, there will be moments where you want to scream, pull your hair out, cry, and cus. But, it is SOOOO worth it!

Hi, just wanted to let you know that I feel your pain. LOL I did not homeschool my kids while in school. However, I was and am a single mom of SIX! It was hard and anyone who says different did'nt pay attention.lol I also worked part time in between there somewhere. I went to school while my kids were in school. I got home, did their homework, made dinner, did baths, did laundry for the next day or two, tucked them in around 8:30 and studied my butt off till around 1:00am every night. Some of school was easy for me because the terminology was something I grew up with. My mother is a retired nurse of thirty years. But the rest was not easy. I truly believe the only way to do it when you've got so many other things "to do", is to..... Just do it! I know that sounds crazy, but it is the only thing that worked for me. I just did'nt have time to DO anything else but school, home, and work. Not neccissarily in that order everyday either. lol. I wish you all the best. Just know that you will make it through, you will survive. And if it truly is what you want, you will do it with good grades even!! Good luck and hope to chat sometime.