deleern

deleern

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  1. Any older people in pre-nursing?

    deleern replied to Dancinagain's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I was the oldest in my RN Graduating class, I graduated at 48. I have been a nurse for over year and love every moment of it.... Good luck to you and just focus on one day at a

  2. How many of you were older when you went into nursing?

    deleern replied to ohcomeon's topic in General Nursing

    I was the oldest student in my class, It did not bother me at all. I started when i was 45 as a CNA working nights and going to school days... That was because of insurance!! did my LPN in 3...

  3. Longtime lurker--can I join you?

    deleern replied to DonutNurse's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Never!!! sometimes there is no other choice, Education is the most important thing. Thank you

  4. Longtime lurker--can I join you?

    deleern replied to DonutNurse's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Don't forget to check in on the Minnesota Forum!!! More and more Colleges and Community colleges are offering the RN Program online, I know that our community college does. before you do the EC thing...

  5. 27Yrs. ADHD.Scared About Nursing School. Never Been To School Since Highschool.Ideas?

    deleern replied to NURSINGWITHADHD's topic in California Nursing

    It's all about "Ya GOTTA WANT TA" I went back at age 45 it was hard but not fufilling my goals was NOT AN

  6. Am I to old?

    deleern replied to Patrick57's topic in General Nursing

    I was 48 when i graduated. I started when I was 45. it is the best thing I have ever done. !!!! I was the oldest in my section but I didn't care. I was there for one thing and one thing only to...

  7. i need advice on on-line and or distance learning

    deleern replied to bluelion's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Yes they have real clinicals. On Site Requirements: Fall 2007 On Site Requirements: Online learners must allow for on-site requirements involving three 4-day weekends, Friday through Monday, each...

  8. CNA duties vs. Nursing Duties

    deleern replied to joolia's topic in General Nursing

    I also became a CNA 1st, my reasons were two fold, I wanted to see if this was something I could do, and they offered health insurance for full time employees. It was a great learning experience....

  9. Any other Distance MN / Northland Community & Technical College Students?

    deleern replied to StudentMN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    NCTC requires 3 credits for A&P I & II, Micro, 2 Credits for Adv A&P I heard that they maybe requiring Into to algebra or something = to it, for the RN program... Always keep in mind...

  10. Any other Distance MN / Northland Community & Technical College Students?

    deleern replied to StudentMN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I am So Happy to hear that there are some Students from NCTC on this Board... I am a recent Graduate of the RN Program in TRF 07. I want my Daughter to do the RN program online. So I am very...

  11. Other Alternitives to EC

    deleern posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    I Have been encouraging my Daughter to go for RN. While I was checking out out local community college web site, I discovered that they now offer The RN program with skills and clinicals offered on...

  12. Other Alternitives to EC

    deleern replied to deleern's topic in Online Distance Learning

    That may be in your area. but it is not the case everywhere. Our LPN Program is open enrollment. I signed up the week before the fall semester. I had to wait one semester for the RN progrmam. but that...

  13. Is it possible to go to nursing school and work full time?

    deleern replied to nursing_88's topic in Oregon Nursing

    While I was going to school for my LPN I worked as a CNA full time. I did my RN in Two years. I got all my PreReq's done and when I was accepted into the program I only had 2 days a week that i was...

  14. I got a level 1 on ATI, feeling bummed....

    deleern replied to shoegalRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    for what it is worth. take the information that is generated from that test. It will tell you where your weakest points are and focus on that. Last year I got passing scores in the class room but...

  15. If you won the lottery, would you continue to work?

    deleern replied to Natingale's topic in General Nursing

    Work Part time, pay off my house, and my kids houses, do some remodeling. and just enjoy life. Let hubby quit his job and retire a few years

  16. Is it possible to go to nursing school and work full time?

    deleern replied to nursing_88's topic in Oregon Nursing

    I Did, I worked Night shift and did my classes on line and during the day. But my children were Grown up and my husband is a jem. He took care of the home front, and I did

  17. I Am Terrified Now!!

    deleern replied to Jan RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am an RN In LTC and I love my job. I feel very fortunate to work in a very will run facility. I went into nursing with the intention of working in long term care, I am very happy with my

  18. Nothing nursing, just the weather.

    deleern replied to cokeforbreakfast's topic in General Nursing

    Where I live we have 16" my Chocolate Lab is pushing snow as he is walking thru the yard...... and it is still comming

  19. My story and a big thanks! Long...

    deleern replied to KCnTexas's topic in General Nursing

    Wow! Good luck to you... in your new journey. You will be amazed at what you will learn in the next few

  20. What was your job before you became a nurse?

    deleern replied to rn4ever?'s topic in General Nursing

    Waitress, Grocery Clerk, bookkepper, office manager and Insurance agent. CNA, Lpn and now RN, This was the smartest thing I have ever

  21. am I to old to start?

    deleern replied to mrs_truesdell's topic in General Nursing

    It took me 3 semesters to complete my LPN.... I started when I was 45 years old.... I went on for my RN and graduated Last year. Currently considering a RN to MS program. The more "Mature" students...

  22. Considering position in LTC

    deleern replied to NewEnglandRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    “hello! i am a lpn in a ltc facility working nights, and the biggest issue my supervisor has is she has no autonomy whatsoever. regardless of what she sees or hears, her hands are tied to do...

  23. I failed out of nursing school my last semester....help!

    deleern replied to talker1584's topic in Nursing Career

    I would get your LPN and they do an ADN program... Don't let this stop you. You are so

  24. How lengthy is your commute?

    deleern replied to RNOTODAY's topic in General Nursing

    12 Minutes... If I don't have to wait for a train.... it would be 5 Minutes if i didn't have to go to the nearest bridge. I had a job offer 30 miles away for $2. more an hour... not having to drive...

  25. FUN thread! how many months are you into your first year?

    deleern replied to labrador4122's topic in First Year After Licensure

    i graduated on 5-17-07. i started orientation the next day. june 12 i passed the boards and began working as an rn june 14th. i have ben working as an rn for 10 months in ltc. i adore geriatrics....