jamieekins

I am half way through nursing school and LOVING every minute of it! I am so beyond stressed and drained but so happy I chose to do this. My only real "complaint" if you will is the fact that every nurse (minus 2 or 3) that I have had as preceptors a...

That is terrible! I have met some really amazing CNA's that are great at what they do. I feel like the CNA's are nicer than the RN's. I have NO idea what in the world I did to deserve the treatment I have been receiving. I did not take it personal...

I just finished Pharmacology and got an A. It was extremely difficult, it was my hardest class. I studied everyday, even if it was just for 20 or 30 minutes. Our class was podcasted, so I listened to the podcasts over and over until I had literall...

I will be starting nursing school and it is all I can think/talk about! My husband is going nuts, he wants to relax and enjoy the next few weeks without any talking about school but I can't help it, I am so excited! If I can just get through Tuesday ...

What nursing program are you in?! All of the programs where I moved from in GA were all full of students your age. I felt like I was in the same position as you but reverse (I am 29). I say don't worry about it- you are not too young. Heck, I wi...

Yay! So exciting! Congrats and try to enjoy the ride :) I have orientation this Thursday and Friday, I am having the same feelings as you are. I have even looked at the syllabus in a few classes and noticed that I have several reading assignments ...

Don't get me wrong, I am super excited to be starting nursing school soon..but I am sooooo nervous. My program is accelerated so it makes it even more nerve racking. I was very good in A & P I and II, loved those classes but I am terrible at ma...

My friend that just graduated from the nursing program I am starting in a week and a half has been telling me to read all of these books to prep for school. One is a fluid and electrolyte book and another is a medical terminology book. She also tol...

I was in with the popular crowd, although I never fully fit in. I looked the part (not to sound full of myself)...I was a geek with thick glasses and big hair in middle school- I just learned how to do my hair, makeup, and got contacts in high schoo...

I have not started nursing school yet (I do in January)...but I have found in prerequisites that recording and listening to lectures have been a lifesaver for me. When I went back to college and was taking A&P 1 I got a 65 on my first exam and F...

Thanks for all the good luck and well wishes!! I was thinking about starting a workout routine but I am so not a fan of working out. I hate it honestly, I appreciate those that can do it and stick with it but it is just not for me. I am a fan of m...

Congratulations!! I remember when I got my acceptance letter, it was one of the best days in my life! I will be starting in January as well, I wish you all the best! Word of advice from others I know in the program currently: never ever forget the w...

I start my ABSN program in January...it is coming so soon. I am so excited but super nervous. I like to prepare, I am very organized and enjoy some order in my life. My husband however, is the opposite. I have been trying to go down the list of to...

Hahahaha- that is hilarious ;-) 8 kids? wowzers! and I thought I had a lot of kids (4). Good for you making such awesome grades and being a busy mommy of 8! I have been talking with my husband a bit since I posted this and he and I both agreed we ...

I know nursing school will not be not low stress, my point was that I want it to be as low stress as it can be- on my family. If doing things a certain way (maybe not my way) is better than another then why not do it that way you know? I just simpl...

Eek! Lol I know he has his way and he will get the job done- even if it is not the way I would do it and even if it takes longer...he will get it done. I am darned lucky and I know it :) He really has been super supportive. Every time I say "we...

I think my sanity will be gone by the time this is over to be honest LOL. I have a real problem with being neurotic...my husband normally balances that out a bit for me when we are together but now that we will be apart so much and he will be in co...

I am reading a book right now called "fluids and electrolytes made incredibly easy" as a refresher before I start my program in January. It is a AWESOME book. It breaks everything down and makes it all seem simple. You should check it out. It was...

I cannot even imagine! I am so SO sorry you are going through this. How much longer do you have left until graduation? If you are really close maybe keeping that in mind will help you and your family. I know that is easier said than done. I reall...

I have 8 weeks left, 8 weeks until I begin the 12 month journey that will complete my education in nursing. Up until now I have been saying nothing is going to stop me, get me down, and I have been over the top excited. I got smacked in the face re...

I start my Accelerated BSN program in January and it finishes up in December of that same year. I am scared right now, very scared...but excited all at the same time. I have children so it is going to be rough but I have worked so darned hard to ge...

Thank you both! It is going to be harder on me than him, I know. He is going into a wonderful environment where he will be taken care of by some very patient and loving people and he will be mentally and physically challenged daily which gives me co...

Don't give up! You can do it! Look at how far you have gotten already, you are doing it. Just give it that extra push...I know it is hard. Trust me, I have 4 kids and I have not started my program yet but I know going to school and having children ...

I LOVED A&P. More A&P II than A&P I but it really depends on your teacher. I had an amazing A&P II teacher so I really enjoyed that class but A&P I is all about memorization. It is the muscles, bones, nerves, etc...really hard ...

Awesome!! Congrats! I bet you are over the moon right now :) I am just beginning my journey in 8 weeks! Eek! You will be graduated and off on your own by then..good luck!