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  1. Doubting being an RN b/c physical problems

    sherri12 replied to on eagles wings's topic in General Nursing

    There are so many different things you can do in nursing. You don't have to be a hospital floor nurse! You could work in a Dr's office, or a school or at a college. You could even have a desk job as a...

  2. How to make ends meet during nursing school?

    sherri12 replied to dclamb3's topic in General Students

    I have been a hairstylist for 15 years so I do hair on the side as well as drive a school bus route. The hairstyling gig is nice because I can schedule clients when it's good for me. I also work in an...

  3. debt

    sherri12 replied to JonB04's topic in General Students

    I will be starting the clinicals for my BSN program in January. I have one more semester of classes beginning next week. Then I have 4 consecutive semesters of clinicals and nursing classes and I will...

  4. debt

    sherri12 replied to JonB04's topic in General Students

    I will have about $26,000. when I'm finished with my BSN. Yes, I think it's worth it for an education. My car cost more than

  5. Advice on prerequisite courses

    sherri12 replied to KateObel's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I also finished all my pre-req's at a community college ( NHTI in Concord, NH. ) I spent 1 1/2 years (including summers) finishing them. NHTI has an ADN program which I applied for after I finished my...

  6. Advice on prerequisite courses

    sherri12 replied to KateObel's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I also started from the end goal and worked down. That way you don't waste time and money taking classes you can't

  7. Where are the best schools in NH for RN and BSN degrees?

    sherri12 replied to Lilymoonstorm's topic in General Nursing

    I think Franklin Pierce offers that. Check out thier

  8. Reasons an LPN should go on for RN

    sherri12 replied to pat8585's topic in General Nursing

    I know a few LPN's that are going back for thier RN's because already there are 3 hospitals in my area that will not hire new LPN's anymore and are trying to phase out the one's that are already...

  9. My novel and words of inspiration to share with current students & soon to be GN!

    sherri12 replied to ~Mi Vida Loca~RN's topic in General Students

    Congratulations and thank you for all the positive tips! I have 16 months to go to finish my BSN and it's discouraging to listen to the many negative people here. Your enthusiasm for your profession...

  10. starting Fall 2011 - who we are

    sherri12 replied to sandanrnstudent's topic in General Students

    I'm in New Hampshire going on my 3rd year in a BSN program at Plymouth State University. I'm holding onto the advice to not give up and keep ahead of the work. My greatest motivation is my husband...

  11. What are your future nursing plans??

    sherri12 replied to FutureOBNurse2118's topic in General Students

    yes, Kjstard... I'm as nervous as you are! I've heard the same thing. I'm not starting actual nursing classes till January. I'm finishing up my last pre req's this fall semester.Let me know how it...

  12. What are your future nursing plans??

    sherri12 replied to FutureOBNurse2118's topic in General Students

    I've been really interested in cardiology or oncology. They both sound like there's lots to learn and that I could really be helping where I'm needed

  13. Sell me on your specialty...

    sherri12 replied to rose_marie's topic in General Nursing

    The old timer needs to be try and think way back about why she wanted to become a nurse in the first place and try and be more positive or not say anything at all. These old timer nurses that hate...

  14. Food for thought for nursing students.

    sherri12 replied to Hope63's topic in General Students

    I am in my Jr. year of my BSN. I have been a hairstylist for 15 years but also worked as a personal service care provider doing in home care for people with Alzheimers. I also do the work of an LNA in...

  15. Sell me on your specialty...

    sherri12 replied to rose_marie's topic in General Nursing

    Kooky Korky should get a new career and a new attitude. If you don't like your profession.... then leave. It's better to be a starry eyed, excited 22 year old than a negative, cynical, old timer...

  16. Food for thought for nursing students.

    sherri12 replied to Hope63's topic in General Students

    Very well said! I agree with you 100%. I notice there are many cynical nurses on this site and it's too

  17. BECOMING A NURSE

    sherri12 replied to May5's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    When I decided to go to nursing school, I wanted to get my pre-req's out of the way at a community college. I was admitted as a general studies student and spent almost 2 years doing all my pre-req's....

  18. Where are the best schools in NH for RN and BSN degrees?

    sherri12 replied to Lilymoonstorm's topic in General Nursing

    email Tamara at [email protected] She is very helpful and will point you in the right direction. She really helped me with my schedule and then pointed me in the right

  19. Catholic Med Center Jobs

    sherri12 replied to katyb213's topic in General Nursing

    many hospitals are doing away with LPN's. She could probably have some luck at a nursing home or assisted living. I have friends that work at Lakes Region GH and they no longer hire

  20. New grad, no job, what should I do?

    sherri12 replied to carrie_c's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I'm not sure what state you are in but I'm in NH and we have plenty of nursing jobs open here! I see them in the newspaper, on craig's list, on the hospital websites... everywhere. Consider a

  21. Where are the best schools in NH for RN and BSN degrees?

    sherri12 replied to Lilymoonstorm's topic in General Nursing

    Lilymoonstorm: I think that's an excellent idea. I was actually on that track to begin with. But then PSU began thier BSN program right at the right time for me. I will be in the first class to...

  22. Where are the best schools in NH for RN and BSN degrees?

    sherri12 replied to Lilymoonstorm's topic in General Nursing

    bumy: Are you sure you have all the pre-req's done? These will also include classes beyond the science classes. I had to take 2 literature classes, a music class, a history class and others. Here is...

  23. Does it make sense to go the LPN route or stick to BSN in this situation?

    sherri12 replied to Divalish918's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would go the BSN route! I know of two major hospitals in my area that are no longer hiring LPN's. They are phasing them out. A BSN will give you job security and it sounds like you are already...

  24. should I quit my well paying job of 43,000 a year to go to nursing school

    sherri12 replied to Divalish918's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You can always start college by taking some online courses. I took almost half of my nursing pre-req courses online. That will take you at least a year or two depending on what classes you have to...

  25. Where are the best schools in NH for RN and BSN degrees?

    sherri12 replied to Lilymoonstorm's topic in General Nursing

    Lilymoonstorm: You will have to do some research on the most/least expensive places for college. A community college is always a best bet to get pre-req's done. It's less expensive, then you can...