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  1. I just need a little encouragement, today...

    Scooter321 replied to Mom2Chaos's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Mom2chaos (love that name), you're far from alone, and you're certainly not old. I too switched programs while I was getting my pre-reqs, from RT (radiologic technology) to RN, so I had some I didn't...

  2. Ageism?

    Scooter321 replied to cvryder's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you mulan and Miranda for your input. It makes me feel a little better. OP, I hope you are able to find something soon. Surely someone out there will appreciate what you have to

  3. Ageism?

    Scooter321 replied to cvryder's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry to hear about the trouble you're having finding a good position, cvryder. I have to say that this post (and the replies) is scaring the bejeezers out of me, a very "non-traditional" student....

  4. Microbiology-Spring 2008

    Scooter321 replied to Scooter321's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    We'll be using Microbiology--Principles and Explorations (6th Edition) by Jacquelyn G. Black, and for lab we have Microbiology in Practice (6th Edition) by Lois Beishir. Big bucks! I got the main book...

  5. First name or surname?

    Scooter321 posted a topic in General Nursing

    This wannabe nurse is curious. I've read a few things on this site that lead me to believe a nurse doesn't typically go by his/her surname while at work. I understand that using your first name comes...

  6. First name or surname?

    Scooter321 replied to Scooter321's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with your post 100%, and this paragraph in particular states exactly what I was getting at (but you put it so much more elegantly than I could

  7. First name or surname?

    Scooter321 replied to Scooter321's topic in General Nursing

    Yikes! I didn't think I would stir up quite such a hornets' nest with my OP. Lots of great points being made here, but I have to say "YES" to this one. That's the kind of respect/image I think was in...

  8. First name or surname?

    Scooter321 replied to Scooter321's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sure that if and when I get to be a nurse I will do whatever is "the norm" for my facility, but I totally agree about the professional image and hierarchy issues. I know there are a lot of crazies...

  9. Pre-Nursing Students & Volunteer Work

    Scooter321 replied to MelaninMonroe's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I just don't understand this. I started a thread in another forum asking how I could increase the size of my font because to me it looked tiny compared to everyone else's. Everyone said my font looked...

  10. Font size help?

    Scooter321 replied to Scooter321's topic in General Nursing

    Wow! That is so strange. I could understand it being my computer, different resolutions, etc., but even in this thread, my original post looks a bit smaller to me than the following one. When I posted...

  11. Pre-Nursing Students & Volunteer Work

    Scooter321 replied to MelaninMonroe's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think it depends on the school. Mine gives points for various things--how well you did with your pre-reqs and how many of the general ed requirements you have completed, actual healthcare work...

  12. Podcast lectures

    Scooter321 replied to Scooter321's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have gone into my iTunes but can't find a reasonably easy way of getting links for you. I can say that I found the A&P podcasts by Dr. Bonner to be very useful. There are two sets--Anatomy &...

  13. Podcast lectures

    Scooter321 replied to Scooter321's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi Lori, No, you don't have to pay for them. I'm sorry--I should have made that clear. You pay for music from iTunes but not podcasts. You can also download podcasts directly from their original...

  14. Podcast lectures

    Scooter321 replied to Scooter321's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    That's exactly what I'm going to do, although I can't listen at work (work at home but need to concentrate on grading papers, answering email questions, etc.) Hubby bought me a digital recorder for...

  15. Microbiology-Spring 2008

    Scooter321 replied to Scooter321's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm so sorry you have to repeat. That must be devastating. You say you can't "finish nursing." Are you already in a nursing program? I only ask because at our school micro is basically a pre req. I...

  16. I am 34 and I want to be a Nurse when I grow up!

    Scooter321 replied to dairav's topic in General Nursing

    Hey Sandybarit, Good to see another "old fogey" putting herself through this madness! Perhaps we can keep each other going through it all. Good luck with your

  17. Microbiology-Spring 2008

    Scooter321 replied to Scooter321's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You're not alone, Kens, in having a full schedule. I must be nuts, but as well as micro I'm doing two "accelerated" courses (Human Growth and Development and English Comp) for the first half of the...

  18. I am 34 and I want to be a Nurse when I grow up!

    Scooter321 replied to dairav's topic in General Nursing

    No way are you too old! I just turned 50 (aarrgggg) and have been getting my pre reqs and general ed stuff out of the way, hoping to be accepted to an ADN (RN) program next fall. I admit that I feel...

  19. No Chemistry Needed?

    Scooter321 replied to walktheline's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My school is just like yours--micro and A&P I and II--no chemistry. I can't say it upsets me. LOL! If I were you I'd take it as a gift (unless you love chem, of course). Good

  20. first time back in a classroom in 15 years

    Scooter321 replied to Sarah Bellum's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'll echo what the others say, and you are no old geezer! I just turned 50 and am working on my general ed and pre reqs. In the general ed courses like English, sociology, etc., I do feel old, and...

  21. Decisions, decisions.

    Scooter321 replied to Scooter321's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thanks, jz. I have been thinking along those lines too--imagining another 20 or so years in the work force. Put like that, it doesn't seem too crazy to go for it. I'm still weighing up the pros and...

  22. Decisions, decisions.

    Scooter321 replied to Scooter321's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thanks for your input. I am leaning more and more towards nursing, and the variety is definitely something that appeals. Wish me luck (you