Brand new RN

Brand new RN

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  1. Who's waiting on acceptance letters?

    Brand new RN replied to lainith's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Oh yeah...I'm waiting. Letters were supposed to be sent out mid-March. However, there's a newbie director of the program at the CC I've applied at...apparently, she's so busy the letters are not out...

  2. What is the silliest complaint someone has ever made aboutyou?

    Brand new RN replied to SharonH, RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Ok, so I'm still a wannabe (waiting for the letter for entrance into the local nursing program). However, couldn't resist a reply here. I work at a nursing home as a CNA. I love working with the...

  3. How smart are you?

    Brand new RN replied to psycteach's topic in General Nursing

    I'm also taking anatomy as a pre-nursing student and managing an A. I'm maintaining that A because I do some things to make the information "stick". I'm taking the class online, with pages and pages...

  4. The letter......Spring 07

    Brand new RN replied to NRSNFL's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Oh wow...it all sounds so familiar Amber & Nurturing. And, get this...I'm 52! I also turned my life upside down recently. My midlife crisis/transition was all about finding myself again. I too...

  5. Is 26 too old to go back to school?

    Brand new RN replied to anouk's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you, thank you, thank you...I especially appreciated the "organized, responsible and resourceful (determined)" part... As for the 20 years from now... I'm already 52...will be 55 when I get the...

  6. nurse entrance test

    Brand new RN replied to lilbitloa's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Kim: The PSB that my school uses for entrance is also timed. It sounds like the NET...40 minutes for about as many questions. Good Luck to

  7. nurse entrance test

    Brand new RN replied to lilbitloa's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thanks so much for the congrats Sarah. Currently working thru the muscles in A & P...Pretty heavy stuff! But, you know I got to do well so they have no reason to take me on next fall. oh joy!...

  8. Future Specialty?

    Brand new RN replied to walktheline's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Geriatric--probably LTC. Oh, and I know...some look at me as though I have two heads when I say this. However, I like old people. Not even certain why...maybe I appreciate things with history....

  9. Is this crazy?

    Brand new RN replied to McArdle's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Stacey: I walked into my little community college counselor's office last spring and asked what I needed to do to become a nurse. She advised that the fall, 2006 program was filled. However,...

  10. The letter......Spring 07

    Brand new RN replied to NRSNFL's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Oh yeah, I'm waiting. Doing some coursework whilest waiting too. Just got my PSB test (pre-nursing program exam) results. Looks as though I'll probably get my letter unless I really mess up in the...

  11. nurse entrance test

    Brand new RN replied to lilbitloa's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My school just gave me what is called the PSB test. I did fine. My only tragically low section was the math (I don't do well if they're timed). When I spoke with the school counselor she advised...

  12. Are we all old???

    Brand new RN replied to np_wannabe's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You old??? Nah! Now me, I'm older than dirt! And guess what?...Just got my PSB results, am currently working on my generals (to get them done beforehand) and hope to have an acceptance letter in...

  13. Personality Type and Nursing

    Brand new RN replied to Mesomorph's topic in General Nursing

    INFJ here. DH is ISTJ. Still love him, but what a pain at times! LOL Interesting stuff...thanks for

  14. Is 26 too old to go back to school?

    Brand new RN replied to anouk's topic in General Nursing

    Hey, I may decide I want the BSN once I finish the RN in a few years...so glad to hear that you're doing it in your 50's! You give me inspiration to keep on keepin on! Thank

  15. Is 26 too old to go back to school?

    Brand new RN replied to anouk's topic in General Nursing

    If you're too old in your 20's I'm in really deep doo-doo! I left a husband and a metropolitan area to live the rural life. Nothing job-wise worthy of my time did I find (I worked in the insurance...