AmyinNC05

Thank you for sharing this. What a wonderful thing for him to say, and I agree...it's things like these that make every second worthwhile & knowing you have made a difference in his life.

I agree 100%. Scaring the crap out of students isn't going to help. We're already stressed and overwhelmed. Like you, we had a very motivating speech which included all the instructors introducing themselves and letting us know they all have an open ...

I love your idea of the 2 different colored highlighters. We aren't allowed to record lectures. I read my material ahead of time and highlight important points. I use my power points and print 3 slides per page to take notes on the lines to the sid...

What a great journey to share with us, and I thank you for doing just that. I love how you went from not being sure about your instructor and classmates to now really liking them! I wish you the best!

I will have pharmacology in my second semester, and it is separate.

Orientation is Wednesday, classes start Thursday. I'm super excited and super nervous! I just got my books today and plan to look over them the next few days.

Valgraves~I actually did this earlier this year, but after I read your post I tried again. Boom, books listed for fall semester! Thanks for the reminder! We can't pick them up until August 7th, but at least I know I don't have to wait until orientati...

Congrats on a job well done!!!!!

I completely agree!!! That's a wonderful idea!

I start August 16th at Wayne Community College in Goldsboro, NC. So excited yet so very nervous!

Congratulations!!! Job well done!! Enjoy your freedom!!!

I would actually love to read a head of time, and have my books now. However, we don't have our orientation until the day before class starts, and I guess they will give us our book list then. I don't know how common that is, but I was pretty disappo...

Jaycee-We are in the same boat. Like you, I can't gain weight easily either. If I get sick, I lose weight, and it takes a while to get it back. I'm holding steady with what I've weighed for a long while now. Hopefully this program will help us a litt...

Aspiring-thanks for telling us about your first week! I am prepared for a full load, but I have to be honest. 9 exams scares me to pieces! Leenie-I also appreciate you sharing your program as well. I highly commend you and really love the attitude yo...

Love that you already have a bumper sticker! I am right there with you on packing my bag. I can't wait to get my books (maybe I'll be taking those words back later).

Awesome! I know how excited you are. I am myself. You sound very determined so I have no doubts you will do great. So sweet of your boyfriend to make a study room for you. I'm sure you'll be making good use of that for a long while.

I completely agree with the PP. I too debated between LPN and RN. I've decided on LPN for now then bridge to the RN later. I do think it comes down to what is best for you. I've been a CNA, and I know a few of those skills will help in LPN school, an...

I would recommend as someone else did that you get to the underlying reason for your anxiety. Having struggled with anxiety myself, I do understand where you are coming from. Just because you decide to go to vet school doesn't mean that anxiety still...

I've been through the same thing, and I get tired of having to sound like a broken record. I start LPN school this fall, and I'm happy I'm going (something I wanted to do years ago now). I do plan to get my RN degree later, but this is where I'm at n...

I worry about the book list. I want to have time to shop for them online instead of having to purchase them from the college bookstore which would be much more expensive.

I know I will get a list of what supplies I might need such as b/p cuff, stethoscope, etc. I would like to get some advice from other students whether current or about to enter the program about what they have found helpful during the program or what...

Great question Lynne. I am looking forward to finding that out. I think mostly it will be our book list and supplies for clinicals though there might be some school supplies they might suggest. I'm interested in what others say about this as well. I ...

JustBeachy-Sorry about that! I like both of those companies so I guess just one was stuck in my head!

JustBeachy-I have checked out Lands End bags, but they are a bit too pricey for this girl. I love them though. Thank you for the suggestion. Butterflie7-I wish you the best as well! PinkHoyt-HA! Don't stress over a bag. Just google nurse clinical ...

Newb-YES! I would love to have the digital recorder as well. Like yourself I'm auditory and visual as well. Like someone mentions below, I do plan on asking because not all professors allow this. I'm trying to decide on the rolling bag as well. I su...