DaughterofRuth

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  1. I don't think I can do it!

    DaughterofRuth posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    This is one long vent so no one will likely want to actually read it - I don't be offended if no one comments! I'm really struggling guys. Struggling with Micro (and Psych but that's another...

  2. I don't think I can do it!

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

    Thanks everyone, I'm feeling better today. I guess we all hit those low moments when we feel like chucking it all and going to live in a tent down by the river, eh? lol You're the best and I really...

  3. Looking at a move to the Rochester area

    DaughterofRuth posted a topic in New York Nursing

    I'm a pre-nursing student and we're planning a move to the Rochester area in ~ 4 years. I've got the "move here, you'll love us!" packet from the Chamber of Commerce, maps, real estate ads, etc., but...

  4. I don't think I can do it!

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

    Thanks for the vote of confidence! I'm embarassed that I put all of that out there but I guess I needed to let it fly. I wish I could drop Micro now but if I do I'll drop below the part-time...

  5. I don't think I can do it!

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

    You've got to be the most supportive person on this board - everytime I post, you're always there. That's help enough - thanks

  6. What are your core classes?

    DaughterofRuth replied to Lexystext's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Required for the ADN program at the local CC: Eng 101 Eng 102 Psy101 Soc101 College Algebra + 1 4cr level math class Micro AP I & II Human growth & dev Hum. Elective Gen Ed Elective In the...

  7. Looking at a move to the Rochester area

    DaughterofRuth replied to DaughterofRuth's topic in New York Nursing

    Oh, believe me, I'm more than ready after spending 20 years here! I spent some time in Alaska as a child and miss real winters.

  8. Was I mean?

    DaughterofRuth replied to lisabeth's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You did the same as I would have done in the same situation. I bust my butt to show up to every class and am too busy keeping up with all of my responsibilities to worry about those who cannot bother...

  9. Microbiology Fall 2006

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

    Its now tomorrow so GOOD

  10. Microbiology Fall 2006

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

    Thanks for the

  11. When you begin your clinicals.....

    DaughterofRuth replied to goingformydream's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My local community college says it is recommended that you finish all prereqs prior to admittance to clinicals, but doesn't specifically demand that you do so. However, you'll never make it into the...

  12. Micro whining

    DaughterofRuth posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    This is getting hard and I'm scared I can't do well enough to get the grade I need. :sofahider I'm not a quitter and I don't usually whine (too much outside my own head), but I had to share this...

  13. Micro whining

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

    :yeahthat: Yes, we do! Oh please, powers-that-be, give us a sticky of our very

  14. Are we all old???

    DaughterofRuth replied to np_wannabe's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Love it! That's exactly right! I'm 39yo, married with a 10yo, work full-time as a legal secretary (which I've been doing for 15 years) and am knocking out pre-reqs part-time at my local community...

  15. Micro whining

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

    Thanks for the encouragement!! :thankya: I think we'll all get through this in one

  16. I'm a big ... fat ...

    DaughterofRuth posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    CLUTCH PLAYER!! Two weeks ago I was despondent over the fact that I couldn't do a Gram Stain in Micro no matter how hard I tried. Monday night we learned about our surprise 3-part lab mid-term and...

  17. Micro whining

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

    That's so the truth! We sat for our first major exam in Micro on Monday and our class is easily down a third from the first day. Even lost my lab partner who I knew from a previous class - she's...

  18. Micro whining

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

    This is exactly how I feel about folks here. I'm fairly new to posting on this board, but its SO good to have friendly people who know what's going on and how hard it is. As an older student its...

  19. How Do You Manage Kids/household/school?

    DaughterofRuth replied to girls1's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm not in clinicals yet, but I am doing pre-reqs while working fulltime with a 4hr daily commute, have DH who also works fulltime, DD10 who still wants and needs mommy time, and a household to...

  20. Crocs!

    DaughterofRuth replied to mel1977's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    These are also available through podiatrists - I'm seeing one for PF and their in-office shoe store has

  21. Micro whining

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

    Thanks everyone for the supportive words and advice! *slogging away*

  22. Overwhelmed about nursing school

    DaughterofRuth replied to CMSNYC's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My CC offers an "evening" ADN program which is actually evenings/weekends. It has the same admission standards as the regular daytime program and you take the same courses, except you don't get the...

  23. Oh Help-discouraged!!

    DaughterofRuth replied to mermaid36's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I came here today to cry about my experience in Micro lab last night but your post beat me to it! I can totally commiserate with what you're going through! At 39 I'm 20 years older than most...

  24. Mommy issues of the other kind ...

    DaughterofRuth posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm in the midst of knocking out pre-reqs. Thus far I've managed to take only online or Saturday morning courses to minimize the time away from my family (I work fulltime, have a long commute,...

  25. Mommy issues of the other kind ...

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

    Thanks everyone for your advice and well wishes. It SO helps to hear other commiserating and know that I'm not the only one making this sacrifice. I'm so blessed to have a family that totally...