living on faith

I know that this is a long shot but thought I would try it. I am an older returning student who will be entering an ADN RN program in the fall. I have zero clinical experience and would love to learn, grow and glean wisdom from an RN (perhaps retir...

UpstairsCare, Thank you for replying! I would very much like to have a mentor that I could learn from and it is great that you went through the ADN program in your 40's. I am excited about the opportunity to have an experienced RN that I could learn ...

Hi Everyone: I am anticipating entering an ADN program in August 2011. I have heard from veteran nursing students that it would be most helpful to learn as much as possible about Pharmacology before entering the program. I know many may say not to ...

Hi Everyone, I would like your thoughts please. Would it concern anyone that St. Clair County Community College started with 100 nursing students in their ADN RN fall nursing program and after last weeks final exams are down to approximately 54? I ...

MsAshley, I haven't seen any further posts on here. I too am hoping to enter the Fall 2011 ADN program at SC4. Did you take the HESI and do you have your 10 pre-req. classes done? I will look forward to the letters coming at the end of this month.

Hi Everyone, I am a mature student who is having a terrible time understanding fluids and electrolytes in my pathophysiology class that I just started. It would help if our instructor didn't simply read from the text but as I can't change that I am s...

I'mthatguy, Thank you from the bottom of my heart. I actually think I've got it now. I sure wish I would have asked these questions 60 hours ago. I think I should have had more info regarding the compartments first: ICS vs ECS and then the intrava...

Coast2Coast, Thank you for trying to help. I am good with Diffusion and Osmosis. However, I don't seem to understand when something says that the "osmolarity is increased or decreased". I understand Cations and Anions and know which is which. I ...

I am SO.... inspired by all of you! Your stories are simply amazing. I am in my 40's and have returned to college (have prior BS) to become an ADN RN. It has been a struggle though. I have managed straight A's and am trying my best to gain entran...

Congratulations! That is totally awesome :) Wishing you the very best for your future. You should be extremely proud!

Retake the A & P 1. You need the A and the knowledge. Make sure you check out Rate My Prof online before you sign up with any professors. Not 100% accurate but rings true most... of the time. Speak with people who have had the class and ask ...

One of the greatest things that I learned to do in A & P was use either a camera (best quality) or your camera phone and take pictures of all the models. I spent a great deal of time in lab, as I was an older returning student, and I wanted to b...

HopefulUS: I have a totally different opinion. This is from a 40 something who has returned to college to obtain my RN license. Yes, you are going to find lots.... of people on this site that have claimed to have worked full time and gone to nursin...

I hate to be the second downer BUT.... I definitely wouldn't do that at my CC ( have a previous BS) and I know our guidance counselors wouldn't recommend it. Science courses are very tough, and in order to get the A because grades are paramount , th...

Well, the way I see it you have 2 choices: You can attend a local community college and work towards a ADN degree and live at home with your mom OR you can find away to go to university and live in a dorm. I am in my 40's and am returning to the cc...

Oh honey ~ I am so... sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad. Just hearing that you are 17 and asking for advise leads me to the belief that you are a very smart young lady who is going to go far. Before I can offer up my opinion I need some addi...

Is there anyone out there that is either in the ADN program at St. Clair Community College or trying to get in and completing their prereq's?

RN2BMAY2011, Thank you very... much for your comments. I really appreciate your insight. It was helpful to hear about the first semester because the people in their right now don't look so terrific. I very well may have more questions. Thanks for y...

I am preparing for my upcoming HESI A2. I purchased the Evolve which is supposed to be great in all areas except A & P. I also purchased (out of pure panic) the Barron's Guide and the Kaplan Book. Have to say the Barron's is by far.... the bes...

As a 44 year old (prior BS) I am "attempting: to get into a local CC's ADN program. You are absolutely correct- it is ALL about the GPA and an entrance test. To be honest- if you don't have a 3.75 (minimum) then you won't gain entrance in Michigan....

RN2BMAY2011, Thank you so much for replying. I really wanted to hear from someone actually IN the ADN program at SC4 and hear if it really is "doable" or two years of pure hell. I am finishing my pre-reqs now and am taking my HESI in December. I H...

CASM, I understand your math anxiety. I am an intelligent person but math terrifies me because I don't think I had a great foundation and then I simply avoided it at all costs. However, when I made the decision to return to college (already have a ...

Heylady, I also have a BS in Health Education but it doesn't do me a darn bit of good when I am attempting to get into the ADN program at my local community college. Sad to say but true. All the community college cares about is the select classes th...

It doesn't matter if you are young, old or somewhere in between. LIFE IS HARD! This is my motto borrowed from Nugent and Vitale: "ANY WORTHWHILE GOAL DESERVES THE EFFORT NECESSARY TO ACHIEVE SUCCESS. BEING OVER PREPARED IS THE BEST WAY TO PLACE YOU...

VivianV, I have not taken the HESI entrance exam yet (scheduled in January) BUT I have done a great deal of research and if you go to Barnes & Nobles you will find a Barron's Study Guide and a Kaplan Study Guide book that should be very helpful. ...