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  1. Honestly, Am I too old to become a nurse?

    nurse2b2010 replied to Natbail's topic in General Nursing

    There are definitely some good points being made here regarding age, but I think the decision has to be definitely yours -- follow your heart. I'm 50 and started back to school at 48 to begin working...

  2. Is and LPN Program a Good Route to Go in Trying to bridge over to RN?

    nurse2b2010 replied to nurse2b2010's topic in General Students

    Sounds like it was definitely a good move for your April! I have to talk to the director of the LPN program before I make any decisions, but it's helpful to get some suggestions and opinions! I know...

  3. Is and LPN Program a Good Route to Go in Trying to bridge over to RN?

    nurse2b2010 posted a topic in General Students

    Hello all. I'd like some opinions and advice. I was a 2nd semester nursing student until about a month ago. Had to postpone nursing school due to father's illness with cancer and too much stress in...

  4. Is and LPN Program a Good Route to Go in Trying to bridge over to RN?

    nurse2b2010 replied to nurse2b2010's topic in General Students

    Dear April, thanks so much for your advice and encouragement. You have been a big help in addressing some of my concerns. I really think I am leaning towards doing the LPN program to help me become...

  5. Did anyone hate nursing school?

    nurse2b2010 replied to FNPhopeful's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I wouldn't say that I hate nursing school, but I will say it's been hard and a real struggle, and I can understand how others feel when they say their self-esteem has been affected by some of the...

  6. Finished with that first year of nursing school?

    nurse2b2010 replied to ICAN!'s topic in General Students

    So glad you have all of those classes out of the way. Things will be much easier in that respect. Good luck and I hope you get your acceptance letter soon. Thank you for your thoughts and

  7. Finished with that first year of nursing school?

    nurse2b2010 replied to ICAN!'s topic in General Students

    I am in the ADN program at Tompkins-Cortland Community College. It's a two year program, however, I've been going to school since Jan 07 because I had pre-reqs to get out of the way before applying...

  8. Finished with that first year of nursing school?

    nurse2b2010 replied to ICAN!'s topic in General Students

    One thing I wish I would have studied more (actually two thing) was how to take nursing school tests. The tests are totally different than any other tests I had experienced and learning how to read...

  9. Need encouragement and advice

    nurse2b2010 posted a topic in General Students

    Hello, I am (or should say was most recently) a second year nursing student. I just recently had to drop out of 2nd semester due to family situation (father ill with cancer) and my own personal...

  10. Need encouragement and advice

    nurse2b2010 replied to nurse2b2010's topic in General Students

    Hi all, I truly appreciate everyone's encouragement and advice. I know deep down in my heart I don't want to give up on nursing. So, I am going to keep trying, utilize as many resources as I can...

  11. Need encouragement and advice

    nurse2b2010 replied to nurse2b2010's topic in General Students

    Neona, thanks so much for your input. We also use the Marieb book (although I'm not sure which edition without grabbing my textbook at the moment). I will check into the quizzes you are referring to....

  12. Need encouragement and advice

    nurse2b2010 replied to nurse2b2010's topic in General Students

    I'm actually considering looking into a different school for the A & P. I don't like the way this professor teaches. I've had her 3 semester now (had to take A & P I twice!). I'm still...

  13. Need encouragement and advice

    nurse2b2010 replied to nurse2b2010's topic in General Students

    thank you everyone. I guess I just need to keep putting one foot in front of the other and a nice long bubble bath (like the rest of the semester long! :) ) sounds nice. Back to hitting the books....

  14. Preparing for 2nd semester...

    nurse2b2010 replied to butrfli's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Wow, I'm impressed -- you were able to do IV's. In our school, we are not able to administer IV's at all! I thought that was pretty strange when I found out; I mean how do you learn if you don't do...

  15. Need advice for A&P

    nurse2b2010 replied to nurse2b2010's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Wow, I wish I could say I loved the A & P stuff! lol. I just don't. But I know I have to learn it and understand it so I will take all the advice I can get. Thanks. There have been some things...

  16. Need advice for A&P

    nurse2b2010 posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    okay, here I go -- I'm very upset and bummed! I am a first year nursing student, passed the Nursing 110 course, and I can't for the life of me pass A & P I. This is my second time around taking...

  17. Studying TIP needed

    nurse2b2010 replied to Bella Monroe's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Thanks everyone -- some great advice. Best of luck to all this coming semester.

  18. Are You Kidding Me???????

    nurse2b2010 replied to RutterMama's topic in General Students

    Yes, stay away!!!!

  19. i passed! 75 questions..Thank God!

    nurse2b2010 replied to klara1908's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    CONGRATULATIONS!!! What an accomplishment! Hope when I get through nursing school (3 semesters left!) I can say the same thing!!! Do you know what area you want to specialize in? Are you planning...

  20. Preparing for 2nd semester...

    nurse2b2010 replied to butrfli's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I hear you! I'm starting my second semester on Jan. 22 and I'm already starting to feel the apprehension. The 2nd year students tell us that this is called "the nervous breakdown semester"! Heck, I...

  21. fundamentals of nursing

    nurse2b2010 replied to POMD01's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    POMDO1, I just finished my first semester Fundamental of Nursing. One suggestion I would make is to go to your library and see if they have a book called Test Question Logic for Nursing or RN's. The...

  22. Studying TIP needed

    nurse2b2010 replied to Bella Monroe's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I am taking med surg this next semester as well. I'll be interested as well to hear what others have to say about studying for this class. Best of luck to

  23. Psych Staff in need of Support post tragedy

    nurse2b2010 replied to thegreenmile's topic in Psychiatric

    I'm very sorry you are going through this. I hope you and your staff get the support you need to allow the healing to take place. I agree that you should take advantage of any counseling you can...

  24. Will I be too old for nursing school?

    nurse2b2010 replied to nrsbetsy's topic in General Students

    Absolutely not too old! Go for it if it's your heart's desire! I started back to school at age 48 and just turned 50 on Jan 5 and I'm in my second semester of nursing school now. We have several...

  25. I am sorry

    nurse2b2010 replied to patrick1rn's topic in General Nursing

    I think a little kindness and empathy go a long way in building a working relationship. Usually, I think the nurse is trying to ease or calm the situation so that a resolution can be worked out....