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Kringe, I also have severe social anxiety and am going for it, too! Your post inspired me...glad I ran across it. :)

Your enthusiasm will go a long way, Jambenlaya! A 2 yo is a handful! My son's 18, just graduated high school. I wish I had some of your enthusiasm. I'm still a bit apprehensive, tho taking steps to get ready for the long haul. Are you doing anything particular to prepare? Or just enjoying your last few months of freedom?

Thank you, both! Jambenlaya, I was at orientation June 30 and I DID get a sit, thanks to folks like SpartyCam. Sparty, I keep hearing about the fast pace, too, but, with no specifics. Did you talk with anyone in the program about the pace? On W, I'm meeting with a student in the program, to find out her impressions. I agree with you, I'm a little hesitant, too, but, when I think about it, I haven't heard any specifics and I have no outside influences: SO, young children, work, etc. I have a little time to decide and working hard to do so! :) Any input appreciated. Jambenlaya, you were 15 out of 17 alternates last year? Wow. This year they started with only 6 alternates. When all 6 got in, they added 8 but think it's likely that only 1 will leave the program. Hope to hear from you both!

Magen, congrats to you! I looked into UM-Flint's nursing program in case I didn't get into LCC. UM-Flint's got a nice approach, so, I can imagine you love UM-AA! I think LCC will be a great program, too, and I'm starting to get over my cold feet! :) You have a really good attitude, so maybe that's part of your success right there! Good luck in your future!

I want to add a comment to posters other than Lisa123: although I'm not in step with the tone of hat person poster, I absolutely agree with her sentiment. To the posters who entreat Lisa123 to turn to god, I find your comments presumptuous and insensitive. It's one thing to offer her your prayers, if you believe that prayers will help and you are offering this out of the goodness of your heart. I always accept the prayers of well-meaning friends. But, it's another thing altogether to entreat the sufferer (in this case Lisa123) to turn to god herself. SHE has made no mention of her beliefs/has not shared her beliefs with any of us. I repeat. It's presumptuous and insensitive to hear another human's cry for help and ASSume that because it worked for you, 'it' (turning to god) will work for her. Although I think it may be healthy for each of us to share methods/suggestions that have worked for US, it's something altogether different, at the very least arrogant, to entreat her to assume your religious beliefs because they work for you. Religious beliefs AND lack thereof, are sacred and personal to each one of us and should never be treated as flippantly as that. I hope you all will learn to have more respect for the potential differences in others.

Lisa321, there is a local organization (Lansing MI) that is a womens resource non-profit. I ran across it yesterday and was really impressed with the varied situations they handle, varied socio-economic situations, too. You may find something along those lines in your area. As these other posters suggest, consider the area agency on aging in your area and any other agency that is friendly to you, whether or not they can offer you a service. You just need support right now. Caregiving is incredibly overwhelming in and of itself. When the caregiver is unemployed, albeit temporarily, that's just adding fuel to the fire. You need support navigating your challenges. I hope you will focus your energy on pulling yourself up and out rather than allowing life to take ahold of you.

Thank you, nrsstudent! I've been a single mom with so many struggles that it wasn't until my son was nearly an adult that I decided to return to school. Now he's 18, has just graduated high school, is responsible and surprised at/proud of my achievements in returning to school. So, I find myself also without the 'distractions' I've had all these years. It seems timely for me. Nice to hear that it's doable, it's just really about being focused and organized. I'm on the alternate list at the local community college but, I've already got things moving towards UM if I don't make it in. It all feels pretty doable, just wanted input. Congrats to you!

I am #6 alternate out of 6 for my program. If that doesn't bite! :) I'd rather be either in OR out. Something clean like that. This could go on all summer. Well, I'm ready to stop worrying about it. There's only so much wasted time one wants to admit to...you know? Good luck to us all! :)

raya, if you don't mind talking about it (if you DO, I will totally understand), can you share with us which aspect of the nursing program was challenging, which aspect you failed? I've just applied to nursing myself and would love to hear more about your experience...this is a fear all prospective students have. I wish you the best! I'm sure good advice is on the way!:hug:

Valintin, the only real contact I had with nurses was as friends and neighbors and my personal experiences when I went into the doc myself or took a family member. But, when my mother reached her 80s, became increasingly dependent and I had a young son at home to care for whose father had just died, i decided to get closer to home by becoming a caregiver for older folks living independently in their own homes. As their needs grew, I turned to a local agency to ensure they were getting the medical care they needed through visits from skilled staff. Working alongside nurses totally changed my life. I felt like I'd finally found my way home. These women were knowledgeable, communicative, open, responsive and responsible. I was so impressed with what I saw that when I became frustrated because I didn't quite understand all the physiological & psychological changes my clients/mom were going through, I decided that maybe it was time for ME to head to nursing school myself. People can TELL you anything, but, until you experience it yourself, you just won't know for sure. My suggestion is, that, apart from hearing the great stories others have to sure, the best way to know whether or not nursing is for you is to immerse yourself in the field, one way or another: job shadow/CNA, etc. Good luck to you. Hope this helps. :)

agree, keepmovinglpn, sitting and waiting leads to head-banging. hahaha. really have to stay busy with other things. :)

Oh, no, Twinmom, in this case, LCC is Lansing Community College in Lansing, MI.

Waiting is the worst! I got a letter I've been placed on the alternate list for LCC's accelerated program for the fall but, am waiting to hear where I'm at on the list! Lots of anxiety!

Hi. I'd like to hear from anyone who's currently enrolled in or has already completed an accelerated nursing program. A lot of students I've talked to won't even consider it because it seems so intimidating. I chose the accelerated program because of time and money. Thanks!

Hi. I've been working on pre-reqs for the past three semesters. I've earned 53 points and received a letter that I've made the alternate list. Waiting to hear what this means. Has anyone else gotten any information?