dreameyes1

I will be 44 next month and also have teenagers at home:banghead:. One is in her senior year abd the other is a freshman. Hoping to start my RN -BSN in January and graduate in december of next year. I also work fulltime (6-12hrs +1- 8hrs) in two weeks. I work for the VA so sometimes my 12 becomes a 16 hrs and the 8 can become 12hrs. Forgot to mmention singlemom. DO it in the time that allows you to be comfortable . Being stressed out for a year while learning a new profession ......... I advise strongly against that . I did that when i went from LPN-RN , cried every night ... slept very little and tried to quit 2 weeks before graduation. But that's just me.

I agree with the previous poster. They run a little small for me also.However I feel that you must try them on. i ITRIED the same size in different styles and materials and ended up needing different sizes. Hope this helps:)

Congratulations:nurse:!!!!! And Good Luck on the next part of your journey!!!!

i worked with a Nurse that graduated at age 60 . Myself i am 43 and been a nurse for 4 yrs, just graduated from LPN-ADN bridge last may.Now have my sight set on going back to school to get my BSN ...... then maybe even my MSN. You can do it . I work Full time and have two teenagers at home.

Hello there....First off Congrats for going back!!!!! Itook the scenic route also. Completed my LPN-ADN last year in May and have worked as a RN a litte over a year now. Now I am thinking about going back to get my BSN.The hardest thing for me is trying the funds for my education.Don't let anything stop you .GOOD LUCK on your Journey.

Congrats!!!!!!!! That was very inspirational. I also took the "Scenic" route to becoming a RN. However my Guardian Angel was my 11 yrs old daughter at the time. I had two attempts at a local Community college ,while working full time and being a single mom. Missed my midterm by 3 points. 3 yrs washed away. Cried all the way home and for two days after that. My daughter looked at me and said:"so where are we going to school now????? You promised to become a Nurse. " She would not let me quit. I became a LPN in 2008 ,completed the LPN-RN bridge in 2010,and have not regreted a moment since. You are right ........God will work it things out on your behalf, you just have to tell him your dreams.

I agree with having several ink pens in your pocket and a good pair of scissors will help ,too. Treating your aides with respect can make your life a lot easier, and remember most of your fellow nurses had to start somewhere eventhough they may have forgotten that.

#1 Not all your fellow co-workers and experienced Nurses mean you well. #2 Yes it is ok to question even a Dr.order, because they may have overlooked something or the patient forgot to mention it to them. #3 LABEL YOUR STETHOSCOPE !!!!!!IF SOMEONE BOOROWS IT BE SURE TO RETRIEVE IT WHEN THEY ARE DONE(I lost two good ones that way) #4 FIND COMFORTABLE SHOES , YOUR FEET ,LEGS AND BACK WILL THANK YOU. #5 REMEMBER...Even Nursing is Customer Service . that will go a long way.

I agree with both of you. I graduated last year and havebeen in my position for about 8 months. There are still things that chere an throw a wrench in my day , but that happens even to the nurses with years of experience. I have seen nurses that have 20 +years experience loose their cool over things that i just laughed at. There will good days and there will be BETTER days. And you will learn something from all of them , even the so called bad oetnes. Please don't give up yet. If after at least 6 months you really don't like what you are doing , see if you could transfer to another unit. My teachers always said.....In Nursing you can do just about anything. Have you thouhgt of Flight nursing or a unit that has more Male nurses ???? Keep your head up and don't throw the towel in yet.

I drive 45 minutes one way on a good day with no traffic. Had a job that was 5 minutes from my house but the benefits were not so hot. I also work 6 (12hrs ) and 1 (8hrs )in 2 weeks and it is Fededral.

Congrats!!!!!!!!! your story reminded me of my own. Except i was a single mom through divorce, and was told by my instructors that I would never become a nurse. This is my third career. I had one of God's angels in form of one of my friends that told me everyday that I could and would make it. Today i am a RN with 2 teenage daughters and love my job.

Good Luck an all the best wishes. Judging by your post , YOU are a Professional at showing Cancer who is BOSS. You are a great inspiration to others. And as far as being naked where you work.....I believe the staff will kindly remember that you taught them a thing or two... and that they could end up needing your care one day.

I whole heartedly agree. This is a wonderful post I know to be true. I worked with Adults that have Autism and sometimes other Developmental Disabilities before becoming a Nurse. The best compliment I received was when we went to party that was given by one of the local churches . One of the members commented on how well behaved I was , thinking that I was a resident of the grouphome instead the Manager. That means I fit right in.

That's great !!!! Good luck:up:

CNAfromNC Glad to help:wink2:. Just know that when You decide which way to go , we will be here to cheer You on:yelclap::w00t: