Ziela

I haven't gone to nursing school yet, but I guess I am in the minority in that most of my husband's and my close friends are from high school (and we just had our 10 yr reunion). In fact, one met my husband in elementary school. He ended up marrying one of my friends from band in HS...they are expecting a little girl this June:nuke: I admit though I haven't kept in touch with the friends I made in college, probably because I moved 400 miles away after graduating. I think maintaining friendships depends on how much you had in common to begin with, whether you end up taking similar paths in life, and how much work you put into the relationship. Much like marriage, I guess:wink2: Since we had our son a couple years ago it's been difficult because you suddenly have different priorities than people who don't have kids yet. Fortunately they're all crazy about him, but they still don't always understand that going out to dinner somewhere you have to wait an hour to eat doesn't work with a 2 year-old!

I am so sorry this happened to you. As others have said, there is no way this is your fault. You are very courageous to have reported it and be getting the counseling you need. I hope they catch the guy and lock him up for a good long time. You will be in my thoughts and prayers also:heartbeat

Thanks so much everyone for all the replies and advice. I think I am going to try to do a volunteer program and finish my prereqs during the summer/fall, apply to as many RN programs as I qualify for, and then if I don't get in the private schools are always starting LVN programs every 3 or 4 months it seems so I can have that as plan B :nuke:. The LVN program I was looking at that starts in April is 30k (at American Career College), and that's a LOT of money to come up with right now if I'm not 100% sure. It was a good point also that Commuter made that there are alot of LVN's being pumped out by the trade schools around here, plus there are alot more job openings for RN's. Well, enough rambling lol, thanks all for letting me organize my thoughts and providing some good :heartbeatfeedback

Hello all, I just registered but have spent a few weeks lurking and reading here and have learned a ton. I know this question has has been asked before and ultimately only I can decide but I really would appreciate any advice. My situation is this: I have my BA in another field, but besides 1 year in a lab have never really done anything with it. I spent much of the last 5 years helping care for my father in his battle against cancer, which he sadly lost, and then my mother who is now a breast cancer survivor. Also in there I had a complicated pregnancy involving 3 months of bedrest, and since my son was born I've stayed home with him. All of these experiences have made me decide to change focus and become a nurse. I am leaning toward the LVN program because I can complete it in a year, start working and gaining experience, and then continue my education. If I went into an RN program directly I would have to spend a year doing prereqs, and then HOPE I got into one of the impacted programs, and then spend a couple more years before I started actually working. If I got into a direct entry program I could get my master's, but without actual experience it seems like that would be alot of time and money to sink in and I would still have to start as an entry-level RN afterward. Some family and friends have been supportive, but there have been alot of comments that make me second guess myself too saying LVN's are at the bottom of the pecking order, or I should aim higher. My mom didn't even think LVN's could even give shots or pass meds! My ultimate goal is to someday become a NP, but so what if it takes awhile to get there? Sorry this is so long, and thank you anyone who got to this point and is willing to share their thoughts and advice:heartbeat