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  1. Being a mom in school

    Kaychell, I also use my kids to motivate me! I want them to be able to say "my mom is a nurse, she can take care of anyone!"
  2. icky question....but

    I'm lucky that my husband is paying for my education, but I would call your financial aid department and see what they have to offer you. Good luck to
  3. first day of A&P

    You're obviously not a visual learner if you're reading and not retaining the info, so PUT DOWN YOUR BOOK and try something else. Try youtube for videos of bio profs teaching a&p, or try...
  4. Being a mom in school

    THANK YOU! This has given me the encouragement I need right now. I'm applying for my school's nursing program next year and I am a mom to 5 children. They are all young, ages 6, 5, 4, 2, and 14...
  5. So you sick yet?

    I'm not actually into the nursing program, but I did start classes last week, and I had a cold by the end of the week, and 4 of my 5 children were sick by Friday, they started back to school 2 weeks...
  6. This is like going to war...

    To the OP, I just want to say thank you! I agree with you
  7. Hard lesson learned, sorry girl, just watch your mouth in the future. Explain you didn't realize it was inappropriate until AFTER you said it. Let us know what
  8. Nervous

    I'm sorry I don't have any advice, but I wanted to wish you luck! You're going to be a great nurse! Trust yourself and your education! Hugs! Sleep well
  9. What do your schedules look like?

    Ok, I have to laugh, b/c I AM THE ONE DOING IT WITH 5 KIDS! Sorry, but girl, if you can't hack doing a few classes and being too tired, how are you going to work as a nurse and one day have a family...
  10. pre reqs difficulty

    I think you will be fine! A lot of times people don't do so well in HS b/c they're too busy socializing, don't care, and think most of the classes are a waste. But in college you're PAYING to go to...
  11. Helpful Website for A&P Students!

    Wow, what a great site to help A&P students! Thanks for the
  12. having a terrible teacher

    Contact your dean and let them know you were less than thrilled with paying $600 for a teacher like him. I KNOW where you're coming from. I barely got out of Microbiology with a C, I KNOW I...
  13. why do people do this?

    Simply say "Oh I know, but I'll live and be a damn good nurse." Then move onto a new convo. Good
  14. What did i get myself into?!?

    Those are very time consuming classes, if you can take one science out and save it for summer I would. I have kids, I know how hard it is with young ones. Good luck to
  15. Be Aware: Don't Go into Nursing

    You could say this about every career there is out there, in every state. Get over it, follow your dreams people and ignore ignorant negative people who want to bring you
  16. Do you have children?

    I am working on my pre-reqs right now, and I have 5 kids, ages 6, 5, 4, 2.5, and 1. I know it will be so hard, but like jayjo said, failing is not really an option so I know I'll work SO hard b/c I'm...
  17. help

    I'm sorry, but I LOVE your determination! I'm not sure of an answer for you, but I can tell you don't take no for an answer. Can you re-appeal? Or find another school that you want. You worked too...
  18. most schools only have the option of taking them together, Anatomy and Physiology 1 and
  19. cant get into pre-reqs?

    FIND a NEW school, and quick. There ARE on-line options. I would start searching for other schools
  20. What type of RN do you wanna be?

    My ultimate goal is a CNM, I want to catch babies! But as an RN I would love L&D obviously, postpartum, OB-GYN, and even NICU would also work. I do NOT want to work in geriatrics or psychiatric...
  21. No one thinks I can do it!

    I'm sorry people suck, lol. I'm lucky to have a lot of support, and I'm doing it with 5 kids!!! You CAN do it. I do suggest getting the wedding done first though, b/c you don't want/can't miss much...
  22. OK, all you Microbiology students!

    My Micro prof got those and sent them to her son who was away in Hawaii studying.
  23. Am i smart enough??

    I feel like this all the time, am I smart enough to become an RN? Then I remember that it takes hard work, and if I put in the time and effort I can do anything I WANT. I have a hubby and 5 kids, so...
  24. A&P Textbook

    Human Anatomy & Physiology, 8th edition. Elaine Marieb. Really great book, so easy to follow and she really explains hard concepts as easily as
  25. So you'll be leaving school all together after Oct or just your cna classes? I'm kind of confused on your