Dreamer74

Today was my first day as a NA in a LTC and now I feel that my nursing dream just isn't for me. It took all I had not to bolt for the door. I am suppost to start my CNA classes this week and I don't want the employer to waste their money if I am no...

I did go back and I am not sure how it is going to go but I plan on giving it my best shot. I think alot of it has to do with me feeling like I am invading the residents privacy when they are being showered etc.... I am hoping that this will pass bu...

Congrats.......I am taking Anatomy this spring 2010 and I am scared out of my mind. Any advice?????

I am still working on my prereq. and I was planning on applying to nursing school, but I keep having thoughts about respiratory therapy. I was hoping to get an honest opinion from a nurse. I am really interested in respiratory therapy but everyone ...

I have been pondering the thought of nursing school (for the last 10 yrs). I was recently laid off from my job in accounting (13 yrs). Nursing has always been on my mind but I wasn't the best at math and science in H.S. Although I had socializing o...

ParkerBeanCurd, thanks for the advice. I know the longer I ponder about what to do, the longer it will be before it is a reality. I do think I am just going to go for it.

I hope that I have the same feelings. I just called the advising department at local jr college. I am going to go for it. Thanks for the encouragment it is greatly appreciated!!

Thanks, that does make me feel better. I just need to go for it and do my best. Also, good luck to you.

I am hoping to eventually become an RN, the route I planned on taking is LPN than bridge to RN. I checked into MCC but the evening/weekend option doesnot start until August 2009. I was looking for other schools and I found Concorde Career Institute...

If you don't mind me asking, where going for your LPN.

I have just decided to go ahead with my nursing dream. 34 and having to go back to school. I have checked out MCC ADN program and have heard rumors about the long wait. I am not sure if I should just go the BSN route or see about an LPN program an...

Hi everyone! Need some advice. I am in an accounting position (for past 13 yrs) but I have always wanted to become a nurse. Problem is I am terrible at Algebra and the only science I have taken was in High School, did ok but I wasn't really tryin...

I am pre-nursing (taking pre-reqs) anyway saw this thread and since everyone is talking about labor stories I have one and I was hoping someone could answer a question I have. I was in labor w/my son everything was going smoothly (except for pain) ...

I to have been looking into different nursing programs. I keep coming back to PV(because of the $), although everytime I call with questions they make me feel like they don't have time to answer them. Is this program doable working full-time. I wa...

Here is my situation. I have been in an accounting job for over 12 yrs. I have always wanted to become a nurse. About six months ago I decided to go for it, the problem is I am afraid that I can't make it. I am not the greatest at Algebra, although...

Thanks, I think I will just take it slowly and see what happens. I do believe if I am determined enough I can make it. Just keep me in your thoughts I am going to need all the help I can get. Wish me Luck

I needed to hear that! Made me laught so hard. THANKS

I am 33 and I am volunteering to make sure nursing is what I want to do. I am a little nervous thinking I am starting a little late on a new career, I to have been in an office setting for so long. If you have any advice please let me know! Should...

Hi LK503 I am in the same boat, although I have not even started my prereq. yet. I am 33 with 2 kids. I have always wanted to get into nursing but I finally decided now is the time. Now I have the same fear will I be accepted because of the slacke...

I am wanting to get into nursing. I am just confussed as to what degree, AS vs BS. I am 30 something and have been in an office setting for 12 yrs. I have always wanted to get into nursing and I have finally decided now is the time. Any advice?