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I agree with the setting up a "study spot". I have two little ones running around so if I need to study when they are awake I go into the office and they know that mommy is working on school stuff and to go to daddy if they need something at that point. I also try and study later at night when the house is calm and quiet. Hope this helps a little.

Thanks for all the input. I do totally agree with the fact that I need to take it out. I think I just wanted to hear it from someone else. It's funny tho I am working for the air force right now as a civilian of course and they could care less here, yet I don't want to wear it to class for fear of being judged. Silly! Thanks again for the input.

Mydee, I'm not in the same boat, but I can say make every min. you have with him count. I am 29, work full time, go to school over full time-17 credit hours, have a husband who will be deploying in 3 months, and have a 2 year old and a 3 1/2 year old. Anything can be done if you have the motivation! If you really like him go for it. Yeah you may only see him once a week, but make that time fun. You may have to study at one in the morning so that you can see him and have dinner together... Put in the effort and it will be worth it. Just my tho. Good luck.

good afternoon all. i start my cna class this weekend and was wondering if i could leave my nose stud in until it is time for clinicals in a couple months. i know i have to take it out for that, but what is the opinion of the group on a student with facial piercings? am i setting myself up to me looked down on from day one and just need to take them out? is there a policy in the skills lab that they have to be out? the class is a ppcc in co, but any advise is appreciated. thanks.

Hi. I started A&P I last night and I have to say I am probably just as scared as you. I know how to study I think it is just the "you have to do well" mentality that is freaking me out. We can do this!!! Good luck to everyone else in the same boat.

I do, I do! I'm taking algebra, A&P I, dev. psy, and my CNA class. Good luck to you.

I'm in too. Also taking algebra, dev psy, and my CNA class. I have a 2 and 3 yr old and work full time. Oh and did I mention my hubby is deploying in Nov? It's gonna be a "fun" semester. Wish everyone luck and lets keep in touch for support and study help.

Comment on bringing in ads from other stores to wal-mart... Yes you can do this. It is the ads from other stores in your area. I actually was behind a lady the other night that had a couple pages of the ad prices written down. The cashier said she does it all the time and they don't even make her bring the ads in anymore becasue she does this so often. She had a cart full of name brand items and it was under $100. She was getting Kelloggs cereal for $1.97 a box!!! I have to say I am the person that drives to three different stores to save a few bucks, but now I am gonna try the Wal-mart thing. Anything to save some

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I start my class on 22 Aug and I'm already getting ! I'm sure you'll do just fine though. Good luck and let us know how it's going. Have fun!

I worked in a Dr. office that had MA's running the office and a PA that pretty much did everything the Dr. did but with his own pts. Do you really think that being an MA or a PA would be less work? Maybe it was just the office I was in but the MA's ran like crazy and always worked 10-12 hour shifts. And the PA... lets just say his 2 year old son didn't really know who he was b/c he was never home. I have to agree that the LPN plan sounds better to me than the MA for you. Just my

If you want it do it! I had to start at the lowest math the college I go to offered, but I am now 2 classes in and have gotten nothing but A's. I never did well in math in high school and was super scared to start math in college but I'm doing fine. All I can say is give it a shot!

campusbooks.com, you can price different sites and different version on this website. There are lots of sites if you google "cheap college textbooks" You can sometimes find the int. version on e-bay also. Hope this helps. All about saving the :twocents:

Coloradogirl, Not sure if that is the same book. MIne doesn't come in a package deal so it is prob. a different book. I was able to find the main textbook in an international version. I got it in the mail last night and it looks the same as the US version. It was only $70.

i just got my book list for a&p i this fall and there are 6 books including the lab man. there are only three required, but i wanted to know if the optional ones helped anyone else... they are a&p revealed, clinical atlas of human anatomy, and atlas of skeletal muscles. thanks for any input.

I am just a CNA student right now, but totally know about having to be thrifty. I plan out our meals for the month at the beg. of each month. I use the store ads to see what is on sale and plan the meals from that. We also get food from angel food ministry. We get food to feed my family of four for a week for $30. I only buy my childrens (3 YR and 2 YR old) clothes at second hand stores or off the clearance racks. They grow to fast to buy brand new clothes. Just some of my secrets. :nuke:

Hi and welcome. Congrats on the GED. I don't start my CNA class until fall so you will have to keep me updated on how it goes for you. Again welcome!

Mrsb04- IMO I think you can do anything you really put your mind to. A year ago I would have never thought I would be going to school full time, working full time, and keeping life normal for my two little boys and husband. Just like everyone has said you HAVE to manage your time. It's not easy everyday and there are days I don't want to stay awake and do homework... But this was my choice so I get it done and keep looking for the finish line. I'm 29 and this last semester was the first time in my life that I got an A in school. All because I kept telling myself that this was my goal and I really wanted it. You'll be just fine.

Count me in too. Also taking Intro Algebra, CNA course, and Human growth and development oh and holding down a full time job and maintaining a normal household for my husband and two little ones. Super scared, but I know I have to get it done. :typing

I am also in the work full time and go to school full time boat. I have a 3 year old and a 1 1/2 year old. I agree with everything that has already been said, but the cooking ahead thing is a lifesaver. I don't have to worry that my husband is feeding them pizza rolls and fries three days a week. All he has to do is warm up whatever I made the weekend before and dinner is done. It also makes things easier on him and I feel like he is helping and stepping up so I should make it a little easy on him. We do have the boys on a very tight schedule. They are both in bed by 8pm every night. That started before I started back to school and it helps sooooo much now. I'm so glad to hear that I am not the only one in this boat of school, kids, husband, and work.