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Thank you! I have been an a nurse for a year and a half, in oncology. Your beautifull story was just what I needed to hear. I will go to work tonight with a new perspective!

I have been a nurse in an acute care hospital for around 2 years, the last 9 months have been on the 7P-7:30A shift. After a few months of adjustment, I am surprised at how well I feel. I am also post menopausal and I am wondering if the lack of horm...

I have just completed my first 11 months as a new RN (2nd career with lot's of other work experience). The first 4 months were the worst work months of my life. I really, for the first time in my life, began to doubt whether I was up to it. I stuck w...

HI! I had just turned 59 when I graduated from an ADN program last December (2010). I have other degrees, decided to go to nursing school 3 years prior to that. I then go a job in administration at a major hospital, working for a top MD. I found an e...

I graduated Dec '10. the only people in my class who have jobs so far, have jobs in the hospital they were working in already. I worked in administration, one was a CNA, etc. I would suggest CNA or unit clerk - wherever you will have contact with nur...

I really like the solution you have outlined above! Sit down, look her in the eye and ask her how you can both work this out in order to make it a little less burdensome for both of you.

As an older experienced person, but new grad nurse who is 2 months into a 4 month orientation, I would like to give you my perspective about preceptors. I have been working with 2 different nurses, mainly. Once in a while 2 others. I have gained a lo...

I suggest finding a job in a major hospital where you might want to work as a nurse someday. I came from Finance, lost my job, decided to pursue nursing school, was hired in administration in a great hospital, once I finished school, I was hired as a...

I have an ADN (BA in another subject), just started my 1st RN job in acute care and start an online BSN program next week. I am only taking one class to start with. I can put it on hold if I can't handle it. I assume that the remaining BSN classes wi...

There are lots of admin jobs or even unit clerk. I came from finance, found a job as an administrative secretary in the hospital. There are also many types of service jobs. I think the fact that I told them at all interviews that I had decided to bec...

I just graduated from an ADN program in Jan 2011, and passed the NCLEX last week. I turned 59 in December 2010. I have an RN job lined up because I have been working in a hospital while going to school. Personally, I found myself to be much more focu...

You have to understand that you are an adult and need to take charge of your own situation. Don't give the instructor any excuse to misunderstand or doubt the quality of your work (it must actually be quality). You may want to make an appointment to ...

I am in the same situation. I am applying to Utica College, NY. It is a "brick & mortar" college with a good nursing program, fully accredited. The RN-BSN is all online and costs about the same as a NY State University school (in state). You may ...

I just finished nursing school (yippee!) and 20 lbs heavier! I also work a full time office job which doesn't help. I am actually looking forward to working as an RN for many reasons, but one important one is that I know I will not be planted in fron...

This month (Dec 2010) I turned 59 and graduated from an Associate degree RN program! I worked full time during the 3 years it took me to get it. (Prereq's + 2 year program). I studied like never before but I have a huge feeling of satisfaction. You ...

In September I will start my 4th (out of 4) and last semester in an ADN program designed for working people. All prereqs were done in advance. We have classes in the evenings and our clinicals on Saturdays (8 credits a semester). I work full time in ...

I lived and worked in Italy for several years and was under their universal health care system. My income taxes on a salary of approx $50,000 were 60%! Everyone who could afford it, with any kind of serious illness or possibly serious illness worked...

I took both A&P I & II on line through Cayuga. It was great, demanding and well worth it. I am now in a clinical nursing program and am surprised at how much A&P I retained. The entire course (including lab) is online. When you get your t...

I am pursuing nursing as a second career. I also have a BA in another field (Psychology) and an MBA in Finance. I came to hate the finance/legal fields! I got an administrative job in a hospital, and I attend an Evening/Saturday Associate degree prog...

I am lucky enough to attend a community college, and in addition, I work at a hospital (non-medical administration) that does tuition reimbursement. I couldn't have done it otherwise - too old to take on all that debt!!:bowingpur

I just finished the first semester of Clinical. I had to complete all prerequisites before. I go evenings/weekends and work full time. I have 3 more semesters to go. Oh - I am 57! Lots of work, but I love it and love the challenge.

I just completed my first semester of clinical nursing at BMCC. There is a Math exam at the very beginning of the semester. If you don't get an 80 or better, you can repeat it once. If you fail a second time I believe you fail the class. There are 10...

I am 57 and just completed my first semester of clinical nursing (3 to go). I work full time and go to school at night/Saturdays. I love it! It is very demanding at times, but I see the younger students suffering just as much as I do, so its not a ma...

Has anyone heard yet if they were accepted to the BMCC Evening program for Spring 09?

I too am just finishing pre-req's. I applied to many hospitals, many times over for an admin type job which is where all my experience is. When I was finally granted an interview with a live person I explained my desire to pursue nursing. I think tha...