gypsygrlisu

I was in the program 5 years ago and this looks about the same. I worked full time then and I got a B in concepts and a C in funds. I also got very ill and still managed. (which is why i dropped second semester). I also don't have children so that helps. Anything is possible with the correct time management skills. Right now I work 60 hours a week, am taking micro, train in martial arts, and weight lift. If you want to achieve it, you will find a way. On a side note if anyone out there is looking for a roomate I will need on starting May of next year :). Good luck to everyone and see you soon!

You too. Jenny is my name. I'm sure I will see you sooner than later. :)

I've just been accepted into the ADN program at Penn Valley for Fall 2016. I was wondering if anyone could provide me with a recent class schedule or a sample? I have a very flexible employer (hospital) but I will still be expected to work full time at least the first semester to get the tuition reimbursement. Anyone? Thanks Much

Thanks very much for your insighful answers. I am excited about this popportunity--volunteering. In nursing school you really don't get much choice about the clinical experiences you have and this will help me decide where I want to be when I graduate. You all sound like you have had some great experiences! :wink2:

Hi all! I am only in my second semester of nursing school. I am going to be volunteering two or so hours a week for a hospice agency because for some reason I have this strong pull towards that area of nursing. I like the alternative therapies used and I like the idea of getting to know my patients vs in for two days and then discharged. I worked in long term care with mentally disabled men and it was soooooo rewarding I can't imagine not getting to know my patients on a personal level. I have one big question. I am not a religious person. I don't identify with any organized religion and being in hospice I know you will have to deal with religion ALOT! I live in MO right now and I would say the VAST majority of people here are Christian. What do I do if I don't have any solid views on religion....what do I tell people when they ask me about that and where they are going after death? I would never step on toes and assume that one religious view is better than another but I do think I need to come up with something to say to the families. Any advice? even as a voluntgeer I will need to say something. thanks!

I am in my first semester--actually only half way through and i already DESPISE the crap they are putting us through. I agree with the other posts. We spend half of our time writing concept maps and copying lab values and coming to campus over and over to do silly little things that could be done during classtime. I am sure some of it will start to make sense by next year..I see little value in doing most of it at this point. I have been told that I should deal with it and that's the way nursing instructors are--they want to see you run circles the way they did. I hope I never become jaded that way when I actually start in the field. I think my major issue has little to do with the studying part and more to do with the amount of time I spend sitting in class--I work full time and do this and find that as long as I study for a few hours a week I do okay on the tests. It's just that If things were organized a little better we could get things done in a timely manner and be on our way! Can i get an AMEN!?