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  1. Not excited about Fall semester

    moma8gma1 replied to moma8gma1's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    That has pretty much been my life for the past 25 years: home with the kiddos, taking 2 classes at a time the last few years to knock out the prereq's. I homeschooled for 10+ years, too. Thanks for...

  2. Going to Nursing School at an Older Age

    moma8gma1 replied to AmaurosisFugax's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    THANK YOU!!! I do SO agree w/ the posters regarding age giving us a bit of an edge in some ways. The wisdom life experience provides must be earned -- it can't be bought. (Think Maya Angelou's...

  3. Not excited about Fall semester

    moma8gma1 replied to moma8gma1's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I plan to apply to both types -- 2 CC's in my area (lottery) for ASN and CSUS for their BSN program. I try really hard, but I tend to be a solid "B" student when it comes to sciences. I get straight...

  4. Going to Nursing School at an Older Age

    moma8gma1 replied to AmaurosisFugax's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    And what about a new nurse who gets into the field and discovers an intense dislike for the work? Doesn't matter how old he/she is if they quit. (Granted, he/she should have figured that out BEFORE...

  5. Pregnant before nursing school or while in school?

    moma8gma1 replied to fosdog's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

  6. A Change of Heart

    moma8gma1 replied to medicinelover's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You sound like a very hard-working and determined person! I would advise you to try to get a mentor of some sort or to continue along the way to get advice from professionals in the field you want to...

  7. Pregnant before nursing school or while in school?

    moma8gma1 replied to fosdog's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Excellent advice/feedback from the previous posters. The hard thing for you right now is to anticipate your feelings LATER when you have your newborn in your arms. What if you have ZERO interest in...

  8. C+ in AP III Should I retake it?

    moma8gma1 replied to KeeBeez's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Some programs require a B average combined for all of the science prereq's, which would mean an A in another science (Micro, Chem, etc...) would cover you. If that is the last class you need to take,...

  9. I have no immunization records... what do I do?

    moma8gma1 replied to basilisk06's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Have you tried contacting the hospital you most likely had your shots from? What about your pediatrician's office? They might have these in their records. Can you get a copy of your own health...

  10. Any other pre-nursing students over 45?

    moma8gma1 replied to aliveword's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    That is very wise of you. But realize, too, that you are not them -- just because a friend is excited doesn't mean you will be, too -- make sure you dig down to understand WHY your friends enjoy...

  11. Any other pre-nursing students over 45?

    moma8gma1 replied to aliveword's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    That IS a lot of $. Are you able to "shadow" a friend who is a nurse for a day? Or volunteer some place?... something to give you an idea if you'd like patient care? I volunteered as a teen, and...

  12. Any other pre-nursing students over 45?

    moma8gma1 replied to aliveword's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congrats!!! :anpom: And your name makes me curious -- how many kids do you have,

  13. Csu sacramento fall 2010 nursing

    moma8gma1 replied to cheezn4life's topic in California Nursing

    csus has nursing information nights, about once a month. i went to one awhile back, to see what i needed to take. the room was full of interested potential nursing students and a lot of info on...

  14. Adventures in the McDonald's drive-through...

    moma8gma1 replied to Bumashes's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Thanks for the update! So nice to know she is out of the hospital and being monitored. You SO

  15. Seriously considering leaving my nursing program.....

    moma8gma1 replied to thatpasunshine's topic in General Students

    My A&P prof used to say: "You know what they call the med student who graduates at the bottom of their class? -- 'Doctor'." Just get there. You don't need to lose your marbles maintaining a 4.0...

  16. A&P 2

    moma8gma1 replied to RN-4Ever's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    That sounds like a lot! And you're working, too? I'd advise against taking 2 sciences at once. I think it CAN be done, but good grades and a high gpa are REALLY important to most nursing programs....

  17. Accepted to NS? What was your GPA?

    moma8gma1 replied to chg05's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    That's encouraging to hear! It suddenly hit me that I will never be accepted to CSU-Sacramento with my 3.3 gpa. I thought I was doing well surviving Organic Chem and A&P I with B's, but after...

  18. SAHM's or other busy people - time management tips

    moma8gma1 replied to vintagemother's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Giving your child "moving around" time in a McDonald's play place is GREAT! Kids learn by doing, and when they are moving, climbing, tumbling, etc... their brain is growing! (Have you taken Human...

  19. A&P 1 Spring 2010

    moma8gma1 replied to Rimzy's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Major CONGRATS, Nikki! You deserve all of that applause -- A&P is a VERY hard class. I know -- I just got a B, but I'm happy with that. (Coulda been a "C".) Cheering you on:

  20. Any other pre-nursing students over 45?

    moma8gma1 replied to aliveword's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Maybe she'll be more on board after the studying is over and the paychecks are rolling in! ;-) You, of course, will gain so much by caring for your patients. She might be able to see that by how...

  21. Any other pre-nursing students over 45?

    moma8gma1 replied to aliveword's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    So Jeff, how did your wife feel about your going into nursing in the end? Did she come

  22. Any other pre-nursing students over 45?

    moma8gma1 replied to aliveword's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It sounds like I'm mirroring your experience. Was your accelerated program the one at CSUS? I heard they'd discontinued it. If so, YEAY for you getting in/through before it ended! You're an...

  23. Any other pre-nursing students over 45?

    moma8gma1 replied to aliveword's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I just turned 48 last month, have been a mom at home of 8 children (7-24) for the past 24 years and have just A&P2 left to take in the Fall, although I will probably repeat Micro (took it 30 yrs...

  24. SAHM's or other busy people - time management tips

    moma8gma1 replied to vintagemother's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Wow! Some of you are TRUE Superwomen! What I've done: been a SAHM for @ 25 years, have 8 kids, (youngest is 7) and have A&PII left to take. I try to take night classes when I can, so I have a...

  25. Does anybody else get this from family or friends.....

    moma8gma1 replied to vccorscc's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You already ARE "something": a mother to 3 little ones AND a determined student to boot! Life is not a race, so try to enjoy the journey. I admire you -- it is very hard to do school with little...