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Are you living by yourself? If you are, is there anyway you could move in with a friend/relative. I own my own house and have found roommates to help me out financially. Yes, I much rather would have my house to myself, but I just keep telling mys...

Make your fear work FOR you, not the other way around. Prove those statistics wrong!! Use your fear in a good way and I think it might actually help you. Good Luck!!!! You have the desire to do well which I think is a big part of accomplishment ...

You have two young children and are going to Nursing school:bugeyes:, sounds like you have the courage to do just about anything. I think you'll do just fine, youre passing your tests, that is how I would look at it. Don't think Oh, I only got an 8...

hi everyone!!! i am going to be starting my nursing program this may so i am not currently in any classes or anything but i just love this website and how all of you are so open to help out and give your advice and expertise. i have read a lot of f...

Wow thank you both for those awesome replys. I will definately remember what you have written and take it with me while I am in school. I hope to keep these things in mind as I am learning and try to do as much as possible while I have help behind m...

I hope my experience ends up like yours, good luck on your NCLEX next week!

If you have a degree already in another subject you could apply to Barnes college of Nursing, they have a 12 month long program for a BSN but you would need a Bachelors degree to get into the Accelerated program. If you don't I am sure you could do ...

awesome!! hopefully i'll see you there!!

I am going to start classes here this coming spring and the part I am most nervous about is clinicals because I have absolutely no clue what to expect. I know that depending on what hospital I will be in and what floor etc... my experience will be ...

[ What program are you in btw? Thanks for the post!! I am going into a 12 month long accelerated program, I'll get my BSN.

to add to the "thank yous" in these replys I also want to thank you for writing about your first year. i will take some of your words with me as I go through my classes and with me when I work as an RN. thank you!!!!

it sounds like you handled the situation very calmly and with a clear head which is one of the qualities that make a good nurse!!

i am pretty sure that Barnes doesnt have a wait list, so I dont think you have to worry about "competition"

Working overnights and weekends you get more....I have a friend who worked overnight weekends and made a VERY good salary!!! Its a sacrafice, but thats where the money is!

I am planning on starting Barnes in May of '08, and I have 2 friends that are planning on going the same time as well. I am just waiting to hear from them, but I'm sure I'll get in since there is no waiting list. Have you gotten to know anyone els...

hello all!!! I am going for my BSN, have not yet started my actual Nursing classes. I have a really good friend who works as an RN in the ER at a nearby hospital and she has answered this question for me but I am wondering if all hospitals are as ...

Ah, I didn't even think about the school I will be going to having a rule! See, I knew I came to ask the right people! Thanks so much!!!

Thank you for responding and it is great to have someone on here that goes to the same school as I do. I will be starting probably the same time you are finishing up! Thanks for your advice, I will take it all!! I have heard the same-about studying...

Hi! I will be starting the Nursing program at SCCC next Fall (August of 2008) as long as I am one of the first 80 to pass the Dosage Test. Is anyone else looking into starting at the same time? I am trying to find someone that I could possibly stu...

:roll Hello all!!! I know that nursing school is a very time-consuming few years of all of our lives. My question/wonderment is how many of you worked (or are working & going to school now) while you were enrolled in school and how many hours d...

That is very interesting about how I should keep it kind of a secret. I understand what you are saying, and THANK YOU for that advice. I see how that would play out, because I know most people do frown on those who work and go to school. Thank you f...

Hi, sorry it has taken me a few days to write back...I will be taking the Dosage test this coming Jan. I know they do offer a class and I am really considering taking it, I figure it can't hurt to take it even if I didn't really NEED it.

Hi everyone!! I have been reading (and feel better now that I know I am not alone) that some of you have weak stomaches. From what I have read, most of you are bothered by smells and when you have to clean up certain things....my "problem" is a bit...

I think you are soooooo right about the "watching it happen" part. I think knowing what is going to happen on that show creates a huge build-up and by the time you see the person fall and break/rip etc... its like "OMG!!" Thank you everyone for re...