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That is awesome! So does this mean that you are accepted for fall?

You have received very good advice here so far. I, too, am a mother (and now a Nana of 4) and work full time. My classes are on the weekend and evenings so it makes it easy to attend. However, this fall, I will have to quit my job to concentrate on the BSN program. I want to give you advise that someone gave me when I asked the same questions you are asking. First of all, let NOTHING stand in the way of your dream. You CAN make time for your kids and family and still excel in school. Remember that this situation is only temporary and when it is over it will be SO worth it. The other important thing to remember is that your family loves you and if they are supportive of you and what you are doing, they will help you make it work. There will be some things that you miss but you can make up for it later when it is conveinent for you. I miss my husband so much because I barely see him because I am either at work, home or studying. I make a special time for him on Friday afternoons. We don't talk about anything but us...even if it's just sitting on the couch holding hands. This seems silly but it works. It's a break for me and it helps me focus on him. I don't have small children but the advice you've received is great regarding them. Things always work out in the end. Check with your school or ER friend...you may be able to work as a PCA (patient care assistant) after you finish a specific course (usually Medsurg) in nursing school. Hospitals usually help cater to nursing students because they understand their schedule is hectic and sporatic. Good luck with everything! Let us know what you decide!

I applied in October 2011 (that's when the application process opened for my University) and won't hear anything until late March. I do not like to wait and so this has been agonizing! I'll post when I hear. Good luck to everyone!!

I love this! Thanks for posting.

Thank you all so much for your advice and encouragement. I think the best thing for me to do is stay optimistic and remember why I am doing this. I want to be a nurse and always have wanted to do so. It's easy to get sucked in with the negative comments. But I need to remember that I can achieve my dreams and enjoy myself and learn from every aspect. Thank you all again so much!

I am a pre-nursing student in my second semester of A&P. I overheard some students in class state that although this class is hard (demanding, etc) "just wait until the nursing classes start." I usually turn a deaf ear to comments like that because they can promote worry and fear, but I couldn't help listen and wonder. I think A&P is time consuming and very hard for two reasons: one, my professor is a neuro-endocrinologist and second, I work 30-35 hours, am a wife with laundry, house cleaning, etc. I stress out about practicals and exams but seem to do pretty well (have an A so far) because I stay up on studying. When I do start the nursing program next year, I won't be working at all and will have more time to devote to balancing study time. So for current students and nurses, were they right? Is A&P a breeze compared to nursing classes? I realize they will be tough but if I'm stressing out about A&P how am I going to handle nursing? Any encouragement is appreciated. :)

Thanks for your replies. I made up my mind to go in to the program "blindly." Meaning to pretend that I don't know a thing. I understand the "how" vs. the "why" of things as I am learning that in my pre-req's. I have learned quite a bit from the last 19 years. Some of those lessons I will take with me but will look forward to what I'm going to learn as I make this dream come true. Thanks, again!

I am currently in a pre-nursing program and will hopefully start the nursing program next August. Here is my question: As of this month, I have 19 years experience as a Medical Assistant. My Nursing professors tell me that that experience won't amount to anything while in the nursing program nor while I am a nurse. Is this true? I find it sad and very hard to believe that the experience that I've have will not contribute to my success. I know there are a lot more things to learn and nursing is different than a MA's job. Can someone give me their opinion? Thank you! :)