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Hi all, As a prospective Nursing Student I am curious if there is anybody out there with Adult ADD (Adult Attention Deficit Disorder). I was diagnosed with ADD as a child and have also been treated for this (and depression) as an adult. I was also ...

Just a curious question. I have not known that many people in the medical community, but of those I did every single one either married or dated someone else in a medical profession. Is it really that common? And if so did you meet your SO at work...

We all know (or will soon know) how daunting a task 3-4 years of Nursing School and Pre-Reqs can be. Obviously we all share the same goal of becoming a nurse. A friend of mine eloquently stated to me that any accomplishment is deserving of a reward...

Oh that sounds so good! I'm packing for my upcoming move, pushing/carrying things to the Garage for a weekend Garage Sale, working on the yard. I want a full body massage now! But I will wait until my first A :zzzzz Now where did I put my heating ...

Hey Marcy! Don't worry you will rock! I think everyone entering a Nursing Program is special, but I really applaud those entering right after High School. Its shows a lot of maturity. Oh, and don't be discouraged by those few bitter souls. You wi...

renerian, I remember applying for loans and grants when I left high school. My parents split up my last year of high school, and other than a roof over my head I didn't get any other financial support--not even food. I worked full-time my last two ...

Hi bedpan, Don't feel alone! I can only imagine how difficult it is juggling school with a family, but even if they are not always 100% supportive, they at least have someone there. I won't have anyone to lean on emotionally or financially during t...

Okay we all know about waiting lists. We are aware of how competitive the process is. Knowing this, what do you think is the fairest process? Put yourselves in their shoes, and what application process would you favor? What criteria would you we...

Echo will you please stop posting!!!! I know, I know some of my posts are becoming repetitive. I even said "I know" twice! Okay I have been freaking out over waiting lists trying to figure out how I can position myself to get in sooner. I have act...

Out of curiosity, how supportive have family and friends been with your decision to enter Nursing School? Are they offering encouragement? Emotional, financial, or any other type of positive support? Or are they indifferent? Or are they trying to...

Hi, I currently live in Carrollton, a northern suburb of Dallas. Carrollton has some nice neighborhoods but is generally considered to be below most of the places you mentioned. Plano, Frisco, Flower Mound, McKinney, Southlake to name a few tend t...

I know it has to be discouraging. You work so hard to get to this point yet all you can do is wait. I already hate this process and I'm just starting! Hang in there!

I couldn't have said it better! If you don't try you won't know. And worse you will regret NOT taking that chance the rest of your life. With any reward comes risk. The worst thing that can possibly happen is you get into the program and either a...

A loan is a loan and regardless of what happened in your class you are obligated to pay it back. As another poster said, even declaring bankruptcy won't erase student loan debt. I took out student loans the first time I went to college. I switched ...

Hi Jenn, Fears? I think we all have our fears going in. I constantly ask myself if I am smart enough to do this, if I am disciplined enough to do this, if I am strong enough to do this. I think the answer to all of the above is yes, but I still h...

Hi Spaniel Gal, I am just starting pre-reqs, so I can't specifically address your situation, but I think its common in many professions, especially if you are in a new city and you are the new girl on the job. Personally I have never felt welcomed w...

Hi Carmen, We are in the same boat. My mother passed away five years ago and my father and I have basically not spoken for 15 years--and he lives thirty minutes away. My older sister, the only college graduate in my family, is extremely critical of...

I totally agree. I am like a sponge absorbing every ounce of information I can. And I am reading EVERYTHING here! If anything reading posts here have only strengthened my desire. Its something that I have wanted to do for a long time, and I deci...

Hi All, I am a single woman, 39 with no children. After much deliberation I decided this summer to pursue my dream of becoming a nurse. I know that's not so unique! Okay more of my situation. Due to financial hardships I will be forced to sell m...

Hi All! I kinda sorta introduced myself on a previous thread but will make it official here! Hi my name is Jennifer. I am a soon-to-be Nursing Student! I currently live in Texas but will be relocating next month to finish up me pre-reqs and hopeful...

Hi Debralynn, Yes this board has already provided a tremendous amount of information and support. So glad I found it and had the courage to post! I really look forward to getting to know more people here so we can share our trials and tribulations,...

Hi All, I just posted a long thread about my situation. Briefly I am in a position where I must sell my home (Texas) and I am exploring the option of relocating to enter an ADN program. I have basic information on several programs and the prerequis...

Hi Tarian, Good for you! I will check into some local Private Schools to see if they have anything to offer. I simply didn't consider it because of the costs even though I should qualify for FA. I also checked into a local State University figuring...

Hi Cynthiann, Thanks for your reply. My plan was to work full-time while finishing my prequisites, but I do not anticipate making much money during this period. I know I won't be able to work full-time once I enter the nursing program. The benefit...

Career? I'm 39 and I've never really had a career. When I entered college in 1982 I really wanted to either do something that would make a positive impact on people's lives (nursing or teaching) or something fun (radio-television-film). Others pr...