amy3535

I just started Nursing 1 last week and quitting has crossed my mind. Im the same way with reading, I have to read things a few times before getting it and its all like greek to me. I cried all weekend. Its so overwhelming. I'm so confused and don't know what to do, and then I read your post saying it was a mistake to quit. You've actually helped me to maybe stick it out alittle longer. Best of luck to you. Check out the ADN program, from what I've read they're easier as far as amount of material if you have your prereqs done and more hands on, and that might be whats best for you. You can always get your BSN later.

I got on the waiting list summer 2003 and got accepted summer 2004. I will be working full time days too. Some suggest not to but some of us don't have a choice and need insurance and the $$. I've read alot on this site about people who have done it working with no problem. I don't have my clinical schedule yet, but lecture is Tuesday 6-9 and Thursday 6-9 and sometimes only 6-8. I know clinicals are on Monday 3-11, which means you need some flexibility at work. I saved vacation time so I can leave early. We go to lab the first 3 weeks on Monday and Wednesday nights, not sure what time. Then after that 6 weekends, Saturday & Sunday 7-3. Not too bad, you just have to take it one day at a time. Good luck...have you taken all of your sciences? I hated them!! I managed a B in all of them though...not too bad.

I am in the night/weekends program and was on the waiting list for 1 year. It was nice though because I got to finish all of my other classes and only have the nursing classes left. It was a nice feeling to finally receive the welcome packet. The only paperwork that was needed was medical records. I had to go get a blood test to see what I was immune to. I was all set and had to send in the lab work and the form my doctor filled out. I just bought my books, and it was over $600...but you use them for the entire 2 years. We also had to buy uniforms and a stethoscope. I'm pretty excited, but with only 2 weeks left, I'm getting nervous. Are you in the day or night? Good luck, believe me...the time flies...you'll be starting in no time!!:)

Anyone been through or starting the nursing program at CCRI? I'm starting in 2 weeks,and I'm getting really stressed. Just wanted to see if anyone is familiar with their program. I'm wondering where I'll be doing my clinicals, I'm guessing we'll find out when I start class. Any advice would be great!!

Well, I haven't started clinicals yet, but I will this fall. I have worked full time while taking all my prereqs and plan to continue through my nursing classes (I'm in the ADN program). Unfortunetly, I can't afford to not work full time, I need the money and benefits. I've heard many success stories from people that worked full time, even though the school recommends not working more than 20. I don't perfer to, but if you want to be an RN bad enough, I think anyone can overcome it. Good luck, I start in 4 weeks!!!