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Let me give you guys a view from the other side. I am an A/B student in Nursing Theory. I've passed all my lab test-outs the first time every time. I have recieved positive feedback from my patients that I care for, other nurses that I work with a...

Sweetie, I feel your pain. I'm an "older student" in nursing school and I am having huge doubts as to whether or not this is worth the distruption to my life, my kids, my house, my finances and on and on. It will get better, just hang in there. I...

Our instructor didn't show up for clincials this morning. We gave her 30 minutes then left since we are not allowed to do anything unless she is on the floor with us. Has anyone else had this happen to them? Do you think we gave her enough time? ...

When we left, it was with the blessing of the head nurse. She said our instructor has a habit of doing this. This morning all she told us was that she was sorry, she overslept. Hey, it happens. We do not have her phone number so we couldn't have ...

Finally, after a two week wait from taking the NET and a year and a half of taking pre-req's, I'm finally going into the LPN program starting in Aug. I'm so excited! I'll finally be able to call myself a student nurse! :chuckle If all goes well, I ...

Sounds like I got ripped off! I bought the book at the school when I signed up for the test. I bought it there because I was afraid I wouldn't find it anywhere else. Oh well, live and learn. Don't concentrate too much on the algebra, there's onl...

To Tabbeycatt I bought "The NET Study Guide" from my school. It costs $40! Plus, the test itself cost $30. All in all, it's a good book to study from, it's written by the same people who write the NET. The book also includes a couple of practice ...

I'm very excited for you! I'm not in a RN program yet but working on it. NICU is something I would love to get into so I read these posts with great interest. Let us know how it goes!

When I decided to pursue nursing (sept '01), I thought I was the only person in the world changing careers. WOW! I was totally wrong. We are not alone. There are so many of us "oldtimers" out there. Nursing is something I've thought about for m...

Hi all, I'm finally eligible to apply to the LPN program at our community college. I took the NET this past Friday. Talk about stressfull! I should find out in a couple of weeks if I will be admitted to the Fall 03 class. I was going to do the RN...

my daughter had a wart on her big toe and the dr gave us what she called "wart juice" and duct tape. I was quite shocked when I saw her put duct tape on her toe. But, it works. Wish I had known that before I let my dr burn off my warts. Now I hav...

I can relate. This past May I was laid off from a job that I had for the last 10 years!! Talk about low self-esteem. Especially since there was another employee there who had only been there 6 months! You've already gotten lots of good advice ...

Welcome Stacey, I lurk more than I post as well. This is a great forum. I live in Ohio as well, about 2 hours SE of Toledo. Let us know how you're doing in school. I won't be finished with my pre-req's until May 2003. I'm hoping to be in the Nu...

Amie, Feel free to email me any time. My first piece of advice is figure out which school you want to go to. Then go talk to a counsler, they will help point you in the right direction. Most programs have certain pre-req's that must be completed b...

Amie, Feel free to email me any time. My first piece of advice is figure out which school you want to go to. Then go talk to a counsler, they will help point you in the right direction. Most programs have certain pre-req's that must be completed b...

Welcome to the board! This is a great place to come and be motivated, encouraged and downright petrified all at the same time. I too am changing careers at the ripe old age of 41. Been working my way through pre-regs for over a year with one more s...

Welcome to the board! This is a great place to come and be motivated, encouraged and downright petrified all at the same time. I too am changing careers at the ripe old age of 41. Been working my way through pre-regs for over a year with one more s...

Great! You are on your way! ps: what does GNC stand for?

You have my admiration, I have a long way to go yet and the light at the end of the tunnel is just a glimmer. Enjoy your graduation and celebrate. You deserve it!

Farmmom, Hang in there, I too never considered math one of my strong points - it terrifies me! Our community college offers free tutoring to anyone enrolled in one of their math classes. If you have that opportunity, take advantage of it. There ar...

Hey, I was born there in 1961. My dad was in the Marines at Camp Pendleton and my mom was fresh from "Muddy Holler" TN. Two years ago I took a trip back to Oceanside to see where I once lived (we moved to OH when I was 5). From what I could tell, ...

Welcome I am totally amazed at how similar everyone's situation is to mine. Last fall decided I wanted to be a nurse, entered college after 20 some years, worked and went to school, then this spring got laid off after 10 years of loyal service, s...

Hello to All, I'm also starting a new career! I'm 40 something with 3 kids (16, 12, & 10), 1 husband of 20 years, 1 dog and 2 cats. Last fall I started on my pre-req's in order to apply to the nursing program in May 2003. It's been a long roa...