forestlover

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1. Chaffey College ADN program

   forestlover posted a topic in General Students

   I didn't want to post this but I feel compelled to help future nursing students trying to decide where to go for their ADN. Please DO NOT choose Chaffey if you have a choice. Their program is just...

2. What helped you in your first year / semester of nursing school?

   forestlover replied to Cheripk's topic in General Students

   Morgan....You gave the best advise I read. I just finished my first semester and my advise is DO NOT EXPECT ANYTHING! If you go in with ANY preconceived ideas it will screw you up. I listened to...

3. Older Student/Over 60 years old

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

   Thank you for your encouragement Stcroix. Reading some of the posts were rather discouraging, and caused me to doubt myself, but hearing from someone who is actually doing the job and succeeding...

4. Older Student/Over 60 years old

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

   Myra- 57 years old is exactly when I started with my pre-reqs also. I am now 62 years old and just completed my first semester of nursing school. Took me 5 years, but I did it, and I am on my way...

5. Older Nursing students

   forestlover replied to MarieD's topic in General Students

   Hi everyone Just wanted to let potential nursing students know that age is a non-issue to some nursing schools. I am currently 61 years old, and just got accepted to the school of my choice, first...

6. Older Student/Over 60 years old

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

   Hello my fellow senior students- My last post was April 2010, when I was struggling with Physio. I made it through everything, now I am going to apply in April 2011. Had a few life glitches along the...

7. Older Student/Over 60 years old

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

   Wow- I don't think wanting to work later in life is an "American thing" I think it's a people thing- A mind set thing- Being in shape and sharp in wit thing- I still feel vibrant and young! Like an...

8. Having a hard time fitting in!

   forestlover replied to Goldeeloxx's topic in General Students

   I find that, unbeknownst to ourselves, that most people feel that way, but are afraid to approach other students, and shelter themselves in the safety of people they recognize. I am at least 30 years...

9. Older Student/Over 60 years old

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

   I appreciate the supportive posts, and have been thinking about the age factor. At first I WAS nervous, but I think as time goes on, and baby boomers (such as myself) will find retirement is not as...

10. Older Student/Over 60 years old

    forestlover posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hello everyone- This is my first post, but I am curious....When I finish nursing school (if I even get in) I will be 62 years old. Is there anyone out there in the same situation? I am currently...