collegemamma

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1. Exit Hesi

   collegemamma replied to skittles1933's topic in General Students

   I took the Exit HESI a few weeks ago. I was a nervous wreck but prepared by using my Saunders NCLEX Review cdrom and workbook. I concentrated alot on memorizing lab values (which came in handy!) I practiced relaxation techniques prior and during th...

2. Yes!!!!!!!!!! I am on Spring Break! Anyone Else?

   collegemamma posted a topic in General Students

   Well just finished up my OB rotation and after Spring Break moving on to MedSurg. I am looking forward to this week to catch up on cleaning, making my kids some home cooked meals and getting ahead on my MedSurg reading. Who else is on break this w...

3. I Feel So OLD In My Class!

   collegemamma replied to land64shark's topic in General Students

   I am 34 yrs old and although when our entire class is together for lectures one day per week I am definitely not the oldest in the whole class but last semester I was the oldest in my clinical group! And I loved being the "mother hen!" All the young...

4. Seeking Specific Demographic: Single Mothers, Future Nurses

   collegemamma replied to Lee-Lee's topic in General Students

   Hello Lee-Lee, I was reading your post and just had to reply. I am a 34 year old single mother of 2 sons (16 and 10 yrs old). I am a first year nursing student in an ASN-BSN program in Phila, PA. Previous to this year I took prereqs for 2 years at...

5. Finished Semester One (of 4)

   collegemamma replied to JR816's topic in General Students

   I just finished my 1st semester out of 4 too! Congrats to all! I am very proud to have made it through this first semester. I just found out that my GPA is 3.49, just missed the Dean's list.....need a 3.50! Just need to work harder next semester. I ...

6. Winter Break...what's your plans?

   collegemamma replied to nurse4theplanet's topic in General Students

   Sleep in!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

7. Clinicals: Do you LOVE it???

   collegemamma replied to Curious1alwys's topic in General Students

   I am in my first year of nursing school and in my 5th week on Med Surg clinical rotation and must say that I am loving the experience! I realized on my first day of clinicals that this is what I want to do for the rest of my life! I am just so happy...

8. Post Fall 05 acceptance schools here ctxt

   collegemamma replied to adnstudentnurse's topic in General Students

   I will be attending Thomas Jefferson University-College of Health Professions in Philadelphia, PA in the Fall!!!! I got accepted into the ASN Program!!!!! :rotfl:

9. What classes are you taking Summer 2005?

   collegemamma replied to HannasMom's topic in General Students

   Human A & P II beginning on July 5th. It is a 6 week course.

10. Tuition Costs?

    collegemamma replied to pv2007's topic in General Students

    It really depends on your school. I would check your college handbook or website. For example, the school I am attending in the Fall costs $20,194 per year. I am sick over the cost but it is a great program. Good Luck to you!

11. What Nursing school are you in? Show your pride!

    collegemamma replied to straba's topic in General Students

    I am starting at Thomas Jefferson in Philadelphia, PA in Fall, 05. I am excited and nervous!

12. Chemistry-phobic!

    collegemamma replied to donsterRN's topic in General Students

    Try to relax! I took Chemistry last semester and I am a "mature" college student as well. I was nervous about the class but I had a great instructor and ended up with a B+. I did not think it was too tough. Be sure to pay attention in lecture and ...

13. My Nursemates are falling apart.....

    collegemamma replied to mel82's topic in General Students

    Dansko's are the best! I love mine. They are very comfortable. If you live in PA there is an outlet store in Westtown, PA. I only paid $56 for my closed back clogs.

14. Questions about school

    collegemamma replied to sean5732's topic in General Nursing

    I just got accepted to Harcum in Bryn Mawr, PA too! I am assuming you have been accepted to the accelerated program, STARS? I would be in the traditional ASN day program. I have been taking classes at Harcum since Fall, 2003. I know alot about the ...

15. I got accepted to 2 schools....

    collegemamma posted a topic in Pre-Nursing

    so now I need to decide on which one to attend for Fall, 2005! I applied to two schools just to be safe and just received my acceptance letters the other day. I am so excited but am having a hard time deciding on which program is the best for me. An...