blueowl222

Thanks for creating this thread! I love reading all of the experiences posted so far... I'm superstitious so I waited to post until now... I start tomm. night and I def. have the night before first day of school jitters all over again (you'd think having been through it so many times that I'd get over those.. lol). I just can't believe it's finally here... I have a feeling tomm. night will be a lot of our overview for the entire 1st yr. of the prog., but still wow! I have all my books piled high in my bedroom (Did anyone else go through total book panic -- at the sheer volume -- 12 books in all for me -- and content of the NS books??! I def. had a mini freak out, lol)... The stethoscope the uniforms, the white sneakers... Hopefully, I'll be able to post on here to give updates on how NS is going for me (and share any new experiences I can).. I'm working full time during the day (keeping my 8-4:30 job) and then doing a night/weekend prog. at my local CC... I just can't get over it finally being time. I wish every one of the 2009'ers good luck and a great/challenging year ahead !!

So, I know it's been a long time since I originally posted this message. April.. Wow! In the life of a student that's what like 100 yrs. I just wanted to thank you all SO MUCH for the encouragement and for sharing with me your personal triumphs over retaking a course. I figured since I started the thread and was all down and out when I did it... I'd post the positive outcome (as encouragement for anyone else who's failed/failing a course and debating the merits of sticking it out or retaking it completely). I did end up with a D (my 1st ever) in the Spring physiology course. However, I just completed retaking the course second summer session (finished last Thurs. received the grade today)... I received an A :0). The course was like night and day (as some of you had predicted). I studied harder than I thought humanly possible and things just started to click and make sense. I start nursing school in two weeks and I've got a whole different perspective (than the one I had back in April) and I think some of that has to do w/ starting fresh and retaking the course. Sorry for the long post... I just thought since you all were so kind, helpful and supportive you should know your advice and encouragement helped this student nurse out tremendously!!! Hope you all have a wonderful rest of the summer, etc.

So, I'm having a rough night... I just got back my 3rd physiology exam and I'm officially failing the class (w/ only one lab practical, a final exam and lab report/quiz grade left)... I just can't get it no matter how long I study and rewrite notes, make the flash cards, follow the objectives, etc. it's just not clicking at all for me... I feel hopeless -- physiology just plain old sucks. I'm trying to find the will to keep plugging along w/ this class, but it's weighing heavy on my mind that for the first time in my academic career I'm probably going to have to retake this class in the summer... I work full time during the day so I'd be taking this four nights a week second summer session... Which will end about 2-3 weeks before I start the nursing program. My family doesn't understand and I feel like everyone thinks I'm stupid and that this dream is so far fetched... "how can you possibly think you'll make it through nursing school if you can't even pass a physiology class (my only class this semester)," was basically in nicer words what I was getting from some of them tonight. I guess I feel the doubts, that I can actually accomplish this goal, creeping in. I'm struggling so bad w/ this class... I'm not one to just give up, but tonight it's really hard to see the positives in all this.. I guess I was just looking to see if anyone has ever been in the same boat I'm in?!? I feel really alone in having to take this class again. My morale is at an all time low... Anyone have a positive story to share about having to retake a class and it turning out o.k.?? ~ down and out in physiology land...

Hi! I start in the fall too (evening and weekend program) for my ADN... I'm on the edge of my seat waiting. We had one orientation last month to pick our classes. Also, got the information needed for the complete physicals and medical stuff needed for clinical clearance and I'm signed up to take CPR certification at my local hospital in May (luckily it's a two year certification so it should carry me at least through NS). This month will be our "official" orientation with uniform fittings and discussion on what the programs going entail (I'm sure it'll put the fear of God in some of us... like me, lol!) and all our books, work expected, clinical info, etc. It's becoming more "real" as the months go on. I so look forward to starting and to reading everyone's experiences on here. Right now, I'm taking all of my co-requisites for the program. I have Physiology this semester... it's killing me... I hope I can pass it this semester (not looking very promising right now -- first time I'd ever have to repeat a course... I really want to get it over with!! Our tests are just so hard!) if not I'll be taking the 6 wk condensed version Summer II. Summer I, I'm taking Abnormal Psychology and then I'll have fullfilled all the pre-requisites! Congrats and good luck to everyone :)!

Just throwing my age in the ring (so to speak)... I graduated w/ a BA (Communications/Public Relations) at 22... And realized at 25 that I had a desire to become a nurse and make a career change.. After starting co-requisites last year, I start nursing school this fall 09 at 27, and will have my ADN (hopefully) by age 29. Fall can't come soon enough... I'm just so ready to get started... The waiting is driving me crazy (and physiology this semester is killing me slowly -- haha)!

It can be hard... I've definitely gone through the same kinds of doubts, etc. as you from time to time. I agree with what others have said. Looking for the silver lining and keeping in mind what the big picture is in all of this does help me, at least, to keep going. I personally think it's also great to have people in your life that are supportive and encouraging (be it family, friends, co-workers...) on what you're trying to achieve. In a way it can be a double edge sword when I'm struggling (because I'm not always thrilled at the prospect of being asked "so how's school going"), but it helps to know there are people that care just as much as I do about the goals I have set for myself. Also, from what I've seen of this forum seems to be another great source of strength towards our nursing goals. Good luck to you and all of us going through this process (at least none of us are alone) :)!

Hi! We start Jan. 12th... I'm getting so antsy already (even though fall just finished 12/16)... Is it sick that I got excited the other day to be in office max buying a planner and a notebook for new semester, etc. (i'm a nerd)?!? - I'm taking Physiology (my community college does A&P separately... had to pass anatomy first phew...) I work full time... in what I thought was my career calling, so I can only take a class a semester (until nursing classes in the fall of 09). However, I'm in awe of the people that manage to juggle either A&P with any other courses...

Hi! I got my acceptance Wednesday too (it surprised me cause I was hearing we wouldn't find out anything until late Jan.)! I'm in the evening/weekends program. So excited, but really nervous too! I'm taking physiology in the spring and then I need to schedule abnormal psych for summer session. Congrats everyone :)

Congratulations to everyone on here that has gotten accepted (to their prog. of choice) and good wishes to those still waiting for the good news! I've been lurking on all nurses for a while, but was afraid to post until I "officially" got into nursing school. On Wednesday I not only found out that I was excepted to the Fall 2009 evening/weekend program (I have my Bachelor's in Communications, but wanted to fulfill my wish to change careers and become a nurse -- to follow in my mom's footsteps and make some new one's of my own) at Delaware County Community College (PA), but an hour after I found out about my acceptance letter I learned I'd safely passed anatomy too! Needless to say it was an all around great day! I was told I would not hear anything until late January -- so it was a pleasant surprise. Eek I'm excited, but nervous too... Thanks for creating this thread for good news sharing! Hope everyone has a wonderful holiday!