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Haha I should use some of those comebacks whenever someone asks me that question again. Its not that I'm not an intelligent person, I just find the Nursing-Patient relationship a better fit for me than the MD-Patient relationship. Exactly! Some people feel as though Nursing school is not intellectually challenging as Med School, reality is they are both stressful.

If I had a dime for every time I've heard this question, from individuals in and out of the healthcare field. Just because I'm male and a minority doesn't mean I cannot be a nurse. I do not care whether or not I'll be "taking orders" from doctors, at the end of the day its the patient that matters most otherwise I wouldn't be pursuing Nursing. To answer all those questions to " why don't you be a doctor?", my answer is no! I want to be a nurse, not an optometrist, OT, but a Nurse! And yes I've considered the M.D. pathway before and always came back to Nursing. Nursing is my calling, my passion, it runs through my veins..one day I hope and pray that I'll make an excellent nurse.

If I had a dime for every time I've heard this question, fromPeople in and out of the healthcare field. Just because I'm male and a minority doesn't mean I cannot be a nurse. I do not care whether or not I'll be "taking orders" from doctors, at the end of the day its the patient that matters most otherwise I wouldn't be pursuing Nursing. To answer all those questions to " why don't you be a doctor?", my answer is no! I want to be a nurse, not a optometrist, OT, but a Nurse! And yes I've considered the M.D. pathway before and always came back to Nursing. Nursing is my calling, my passion, it runs through my veins..one day I hope and pray that I'll make an excellent nurse.*

@ Glenna: Your story gives me so much inspiration/motivation!! I want to help people( otherwise I wouldn't have made it through those darn Science prereqs lol) and I am willing to take the good and the bad to reach my goal. I'll think of Clinicals like one of my track races: Get out, stay the course, and when it feels unbearable remember that I love it.

@ Annachu512: Good luck in your clinicals, you will do an awesome job!! Have faith in yourself!; yes, I will definitely let you know how I do in the Fall

Ok thank you so much! I'm looking forward to the clinical aspect of Nursing school that way all the Anatomy/Physio will come into play; were you nervous before starting clinicals?

I'm applying to an ADN program for Fall 2012 and I just wanted to know from current/past students how is the program as far as clinicals, workload, etc.? Also how did you all adjust to the 1st semester since its a completely different learning experience from the pre-reqs?...Also how are clinicals set up?; sorry for all the questions, I'm just ready to become a nurse! Lol; Any advice will be appreciated!

That makes sense...congrats on your score...I'm in Micro now so hopefully that'll help when I retake it. I'm just going to keep a positive outlook and keep pushing forward.

I'm so disappointed in my score. I took the TEAS 5 and I got a 71% overall, my science score was a 73; my other scores weren't too hot either. I studied for this test and I want to know what I'm possibly doing wrong and how to raise my score. Any help is appreciated!!! *I studied using the McGraw-Hill book

Okay, can you forward me the email...I'll inbox you my Email address

That's too much of a risk...idk what to do

I haven't applied yet...Can you tell me what's up with the app process and everything again lol...can I apply for spring get in and then not go and just wait until the NSG program starts or no?

You'll get in....just score well ok the TEAS and you'll be fine

Same with me, I'll have everything completed by December...@BeachBedHead why do you think your chances aren't good for spring 2012?

Thank you so much! I have A's in everything except 2 English classes and Speech in which I received B's in those 3...I'm taking the TEAS in a week so wish me luck!!!

Read the book, take notes during class, and make sure you understand the material...Stay mentally tough!! I learned this first-hand taking Physio this summer(almost done!) and it is truly a lot of effort! I study 4 hours daily and constantly review but I have an A!!! Stay motivated and you'll do great!

At first A&P looked like learning a foreign language at first lol...But once you start, you'll have no trouble...Study hard and stay focused...And remember, anything is only has hard as you make it!

I'm applying to CSULA as well! woohoo!

Apply to as many schools possible...I'm meeting the requirements for all the CSU's so i'll get in somewhere hopefully

I'm applying for Fall 2012...you can apply for fall, I called the school b/c their website is confusing

Hey BeachBedHead! You apply under the Health science major and then once you get accepted to the school thats when you apply to the actual nursing program..I'm a transfer student as well

Thanks...it's a wonderful feeling knowing that I can do anything I put my mind to...I'm so excited for nursing school, only have Micro left!

I'm taking Physio currently during an 8 week session(only 2 weeks left!) and I found out that I have an A and I never thought I'd get an A. I study hard but at times you don't feel as smart as "the person next to you"...With persistent studying and actually wanting to retain the material I have around a 96%....Allnurses has been like an extended internet family to me lol, everyone is supportive of one another in our pursuit to be excellent providers of health services to the public...I would to say thank you guys for all your support and sharing your experiences that constantly motivate me to stay strong and pursue my dream of being an ER nurse(woohoo!! nursing for the win!! Lol)

Oh Once One Takes The Anatomy Final Very Good Vacations Are Heavenly

Ok thank you so much...I volunteer in the med-surg& oncology unit at a hospital...And am fluent in French! I'm taking the TEAS in the month so I've been studying...so my GPA is a 3.7 when I calculated it