LoriB

So I decided to go the ADN route so I would have more time with my family even though it will take an extra year. But the community college won't accept me due to a 23 year old bad biology grade. I'll have to take a CLEP test. Meanwhile I get my a...

I have to take it this fall and I'm curious. :)

I'm 38 and hope to start next year. Doing my pre-reqs now. :) Lori

I'm glad you did well on your exam, Maire. My prayers are with your sister and your family. Lori

I have a 14 year old and a 16 year old. It can be done. Ok I'm kidding. My boys don't bother me, it's my hubby. :) Anyway, when I start the real nursing courses and feel overwhelmed, I'm going to read about Teresa. Unbelievable! I am so impress...

My ADN program changed the rules so that you can take all the "pre"requisites as "co"requisites. You don't need to complete any first, but from what I've heard the best thing is to get them done first because the nursing program itself is intense.

It is my understanding you only have to take the NET now and not the RNEE. Check with the school before you make yourself crazy. The NET is simple math and reading comprehension. That's it.

The NET is simple. It's reading and simple math like addition, subtraction. Don't even sweat it. You'll be fine! Lori

I looked at it and actually was accepted to the same one EmeraldNYL was in and decided I was not willing to give up my family for a year (which I know I would have to do). I'm doing a two year ADN program and then will probably get my BSN at the hos...

Oh Sandy, that sounds wonderful. Of course I can appreciate being late for class and running. I was just teasing you because I'm envious over here in NJ. :) LOL at PeggySue. I too like the exercise part of it when I'm on time but otherwise when I ...

I'm a 38 year old web developer. I finished school (with my BS in Computer Science) last December and applied to the nursing program for next year. You are not alone. I have the EXACT same concerns as you but I'm going to give it a shot. The comp...

You're in Hawaii. You are not allowed to complain. Just kidding. :) :) :) Lori (who will be quite envious as I walk through two feet of snow to class this winter)

Check out the student nursing forum here. https://allnurses.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?s=&forumid=50 Do some searches here. There are lots of people who have spouses in the military and lots of us 35 and over. Welcome. Lori

Our labs have computer cadavers.

My youngest started high school this year. I was going to be in a meeting when he got home from his first day so I called my mother and made her call him when he got home. Just in case he needed mommying. I still remember how I cried when they each...

I'm 38 and am on the waiting list for the nursing program for January. I'm in A&P now. There are many threads on this topic. Here's one that's 11 pages of us mature students. :) https://allnurses.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1728...

I KNOW that is going to be me. You just wait. I'll be posting the same thing (hopefully in January) except my title will say I CAN believe it. It's going to take me a while to toughen up, I'm sure. It means you're caring and in the right place. ...

Congratulations and good luck! Forevermomof5, you have to change your name! :) Lori

I bring bars like granola, Balance or Pria. They're quick, easy, filling and nutritious (and no need to refrigerate). My school has vending machines so I might get a juice too but I usually carry water.

Awesome, thanks! I love, love, love this board. I don't think I would be nearly as excited if it wasn't for all of you. Lori

:) I am. I'll admit it. If I could at least get the letter that I've been added to the waiting list for the Spring. Oh well. For now i'll live vicariously through all of you. Good luck! Lori

Nurse Bucky, Oh you poor thing. Second week and you're already holed up. Good luck and thanks for the warning. I'll enjoy my time now. I start A&P and Nutrition soon so that'll keep me busy enough. Lori

Bevi, I like that plan! Lori

In her paragraph where she comments on those jealous she says she needed the maturity she has now to succeed. I just wanted to let her know not all of us who are jealous are the young ones. :) But I must agree that my study habits are so much bett...

Nurse Bucky, I'm one of the people who created a post about being jealous (envious is more like it). I'm envious because I'm anxious to get started with the actual nursing classes. FYI I'm 38 years old. I'm anxious because I already have a BS degr...