pumpkinpatchquilter

I am starting in less than a week my prerequisites to enter into an associate's of nursing degree program, and I am just wondering, do any of you have a plan if Nursing doesn't work out? Of course I really want to be a nurse, and I think I can do it...

I keep reading about "the nursing shortage", yet I am reading all over on this site and hearing from my friends who've completed the local nursing program that they are having a hard time finding jobs. What's with that??! It's kind of misleading, ...

Wow, I'm amazed as well that this person still has a job. Does his superior realize that it is illegal to break into someone's email? This is an act that has and could be taken to court. Especially if he is attempting to tarnish your reputation an...

Exactly my point Tweedles. Thank you for your kind response. I have been to the WHO's website, and didn't they begin making the vaccine in something like, May of this year? My child's school has already sent home a letter saying that in about two ...

I think the issue is, that there HASN'T been any study that links this vaccine to complications, because it's only been in existence for something like six months. You're right, the vaccine is said to be made exactly like the seasonal vaccine, howev...

I do the flashcard thing too - I'm taking a general biology class right now as a prerequisite to Anatomy, and the actual act of writing the terms down on the flash cards helps me tremendously. I have a feeling, when you get the chance to go back ove...

I'm in pre-nursing right now, and I thought I'd run all possible scenarios through my head of what I might encounter as a nurse. Why had I not thought of this? I hope that I can somehow keep a sense of humor when I start working as a nurse. I thin...

I am starting prereque's on Tuesday, and I can't say that I'm not getting a little nervous! I have two daughters, one 7 and the other will be 4 in December. I've been a SAHM to them for the past 5 years, and I'm very involved with their lives. I'v...

Thank you all so much for all of the advice and really motivating words! You have truly helped. Things are going well so far and I'm gaining some confidence. I'm only spending about an hour, sometimes two, studying to keep up. I'm shocked at the h...

Kent State Ashtabula branch in Ohio has no waiting list, because they accept students twice a year. Students are accepted based on GPA first though, so you gotta keep those grades up. As far as an entrance exam, I actually don't know for sure, but...

Thank you so much for the encouraging words. I really needed them. I'm all up in it at school now! Stressing a little about the GPA thing but I'm just going to study until I can't study anymore. Lol*

Just another note about getting into the classes - don't forget that some of the prerequisites are not only for Nursing but other health fields like Radiologic Technology or Respiratory Therapy as well. To take it even farther, with the competitiven...

To be quite blunt, which nurse would you like assisting your Doc during surgery? The one making $32 an hour or the one making $8? Have you noticed the trend with jobs where you make only a few dollars an hour over minimum wage? The turnover rate i...

Oh how awful. I'm a pre-nursing student as well and I do not look forward to witnessing this kind of pain. I have two daughters, and there is NOTHING that I fear more, than something happening to them. At the same time, I think God calls on people...

Amen! I'll tell ya what, I think everyone has spoken their mind and regretted it instantly...or soon after. I am a pre-nursing student but I can attest that this kind of workplace politics happens everywhere. My suggestion, for what it's worth, i...

I'm sure it happens but Lord I hope not in any of my classes, or else I'm in big trouble! Not that I'm a slob or anything, but I've got two school age kids and now am attempting school full time, I haven't had time for primping and makeup for years ...

I don't work at a hospital - yet - but something tells me that vomit and other bodily fluids aren't a turn on. Maybe that's just me?

I can't answer this question as it pertains to your particular situation, as I'm beginning school this fall as a pre-nursing student. But what I can share with you, is that my experience has been, no matter what field you work in, there will always ...

I would be completely honest with her. Nothing good will come from telling her anything other than the truth, yet at the same time I don't find it necessary to tell her to "run". Lol* I'm beginning school next week with the intentions of earning a...

That is a huge draw for me to nursing as well. I have a general interest in the medical field, I'd like to think of myself as a compassionate person and I feel good about the prospect of helping people. I really like the versatility a nursing caree...

If there is a label, someone tried it. LOL*

Good for you. It's no fun to not be liked, but the rules are put in place for one reason - the safety of the patients.

Can someone tell me why I was required by the government to take and pass a quiz to accept a $600 loan for nursing school, but I can bring a human being into the world without having to take any kinds of courses or quizzes or obtain any licenses? Lo...

Oh wow - I'm so sorry!! I am in the same position for my books. We are looking at our options for right now as to how to come up with the money - cashing in my Husband's vacation, borrowing from close family, possibly taking out a temporary short t...

Your courses are similar to mine - I'm taking Gen. Psych., Biology I, Core Math I, and College Writing I. I'm surprised you could take A/P with general biology? You are gonna be one mad studying student... :wink2: I am really looking forward to A...