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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 week...

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 ...

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 tr...

Great article!!!!! I really enjoyed reading. I also took the scenic route into Nursing. Worked in Human Services for 13 yrs before I made the JUMP into my current profession. I also work in LTC , and can truly say that the good outweigh the bad and I...

very inspiring ......Patient recently told me what you just confirmed......Not looking at what you do as a chore but just a little help to make someone more comfortable ,or give them information they have been looking for.They will remember that lon...

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 sing...

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 ...

#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 BO...

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...

I work (6) 12 and 1(8) in a 2 week period and i am a single mom of wo teenage girls ( 16 &13) . Their Grandparents help with transportation for after school with the youngest one . The oldest drives and starts her parttime summer job in a few wee...

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 tol...

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 taugh...

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...

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:

hello there all, I am 39 yrs young , mother of two, graduated in July from LPN Program , licensed in August getting ready to start my first job as a nurse next week. Have been working in various positions in an Agency that serves Individuals with A...

Hello there tagevans, It took me all together 3 years off and on. I ended up taking out a school loan to make sure that I had the finances ( uniforms, textbooks etc.) and made up in my mind that I would work as long as I can but if it interfered wi...

hello there, I have had the pleasure to be in class with mature students. I have attempted myself at becoming a nurse twice. The first time in a ADN Pogram , i had several mature classmated and they took it in stride. One of my most memorable class...

Congrats:yeah: I graduated in July and took my boards in August. As far as i am concerned ....... THE MORE THE MERRIER!!!!!!!! Now You just have to find that place where You can do the most good :wink2:

A Very good pair of shoes as your feet will be thankful!!!!!! No one can pay attention or form a decent thought when their feet hurt .

yep. I am 38 mother of two. A 3rd Grader on Honor roll and a soon to be 7th Grader in the Honor Society and Academically gifted program . Going to school and graduating in July while working full time.:chuckle Yes, You bet Ya it can be done!!!!! :...

I was in so9mewhat the same position. applied to different Rn Schools and did not get in. Then applied to one more Rn school and a LPN school . turns out that things came up and I went to LPN school and will graduate in July. Then I will take the L...