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1. Most RN's first borns?

   ry&avsmom replied to lvs2nrs3535's topic in General Nursing

   Interesting........ 1st born but no alcoholism in mother or father. I was always the family care giver - still am. That is one of the reasons I chose this profession. It gives me joy to take care of people and put smiles on their face !

2. Gloucester County College Students Sound Off!

   ry&avsmom replied to Crimsonking's topic in New Jersey

   Welcome, Ry&avsmom & Rn2berlin. I live in the Swedesboro area. We're neighbors!:cheers: I was in your shoes last fall and I know exactly what you're going through. After I got accepted, I quit my 50 hr/wk job and took a part time job at Under...

3. Going Back To Nursing School at 42

   ry&avsmom replied to javertech's topic in Pre-Nursing

   GOOD FOR YOU Javertech !! So glad to read your post. I also just started Pre-nursing program at my community college. I am taking A&P I this semester & applying for nursing program in Feb. I am 37 years old with 2 children also but mine ar...

4. Human Anatomy / A&P I Club for Fall 2007

   ry&avsmom replied to Kensington's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Hi All, I started this past Wed. Sept.5th. My professor seems like he will be very helpful. I will definately check out Amazon for a cheap skeleton and A LOT of index cards........... Tks !!

5. How many of us 30 somethings are out there?

   ry&avsmom replied to karen230's topic in Pre-Nursing

   great ! my sister-in-law is a labor & delivery nurse at Pennsylvania Hospital on Spruce. what would you like to specialize in or are you sure yet ? Dawn

6. How many of us 30 somethings are out there?

   ry&avsmom replied to karen230's topic in Pre-Nursing

   GOOD FOR YOU Lericalpoet ! Nice job ! What school are you attending ? I am taking A&P I now also and will apply to the nursing program in Feb.08 for Fall 08 ! Best of luck to you ! Dawn All the best !

7. If you failed the NCLEX please let me...

   ry&avsmom replied to puddingpie's topic in New Jersey

   7 more days to go puddingpie ! Good luck !!!!!!! Glad you passed the HESI. I take it Oct. 10th ! Any suggestions on best review books to prepare ? Will be thinking of you Sept 12th ! Dawn

8. Gloucester County College Students Sound Off!

   ry&avsmom replied to Crimsonking's topic in New Jersey

   Thanks so much Teresa ! Funny we are both from Mickleton. I always say Mullica Hill also. I start A&P I in a few hours. I will also register to take the HESI exam for Oct. so I can apply to the nursing program for Feb. 2008. I will certainly lo...

9. Gloucester County College Students Sound Off!

   ry&avsmom replied to Crimsonking's topic in New Jersey

   THANK you again for your help ! I am from the Mullica Hill area also; well Mickleton to be exact. I just moved here a year ago. So I should wait until I get into the nursing program before I call the hospital right ? I have to do my A&P I &...

10. Gloucester County College Students Sound Off!

    ry&avsmom replied to Crimsonking's topic in New Jersey

    THANK YOU SO much GCC70tt ! I have 2 children also so I am concerned I won't be able to care for them but if only 2 days a week, that will be fine. Were you able to work for a hospital while doing the program? If so, can I ask which one? Where ar...

11. Gloucester County College Students Sound Off!

    ry&avsmom replied to Crimsonking's topic in New Jersey

    HI everyone ! I have a BA in Psychology (graduated in 1993).....Just registered for A&PI this fall (this Wed. ahhhh!) I met with an advisor that told me I really only need my sciences before I apply for nursing school 2008. Can anyone recommend s...

12. How many of us 30 somethings are out there?

    ry&avsmom replied to karen230's topic in Pre-Nursing

    ME ! I'm 37 and making a total career change. I worked in an office, then was a stay at home mom for my children, then became a real estate agent, now going back to school for nursing. I start A&P I this coming Wed. The nursing program at my c...

13. How many of us 30 somethings are out there?

    ry&avsmom replied to karen230's topic in Pre-Nursing

    I feel the same way ! very nervous to start the prereqs after being out of school for so long. I am 37 with an 8mth old and 4yr.old. Wanted to be a nurse for as long as I could remember and never did it for reasons that are so silly now (looking ba...

14. How many of us 30 somethings are out there?

    ry&avsmom replied to karen230's topic in Pre-Nursing

    You sound like me, except I am 37 with 2 kids. I have a Bachelors in Psychology and worked as a manager for 13 years but left it after my first son was born. I got into real estate last year; like you because I love helping people. My dream was alw...

15. How many of us 30 somethings are out there?

    ry&avsmom replied to karen230's topic in Pre-Nursing

    ME I am 37 uggghhh, but act like a 20yr old ! I am a mom of an 8mth old girl and a 4 yr.old boy. I have been home with them for 4 years; since my son was born. Prior to that I worked for a manufacturing company as their district manager. I always ...