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Thank you so much! So helpful! Quick question, what were your techniques for note taking during lecture?? Im stuck between using my laptop and handwriting my notes!

Thanks! Im studying all graphs and charts b/c i was told the same thing! Wish me luck! And best of luck to you!

yes! it's def overwhelming w/ all that is being thrown at us! I am just trying to ready class powerpoints myself for now. I need to learn a mechanism for nursing as I've only just begun classes, IDK where to start.! GOOD LUCK! LET ME KNOW HOW EVERYTHING TURNS OUT...IM SURE YOU'LL DO GREAT! =)

Hello all, As i mentioned above ^, I am a new nursing student. I am so overwhelmed and it's only been the 1st week! This weekend I got so sick w/ a stomach flu and have not completed any of my readings. Do you guys have any tips on how to read these books and how to study? So far the classes I've had to read for are Fundamentals of Nursing and Pharmacology (which I don't have the book for yet)... ANY TIPS would be helpful! Thanks

thank you so much for taking the time to reply, I have been thinking about getting my CNA certification, I am actually looking into that now, my aunt is a CNA so I want to speak to her about it also. Thanks so much!

Hello everyone, I am in a bit of a conondrum. Here it goes, well I am a full time pre-nursing student, and I anticpate to be accepted into the nursing program at my college for this fall, the thing is I cannot afford not to work at least one or two days. The job I am currently working at , as it does work around my busy schedule, it does not pay enough, and quite frankly the department I work in isn't taken seriously or given any consideration. So too make a long story short, I want to take a course this summer and I cant decide if I should take up phlebotomy or if it would be a waste of money. I have read other comments and statements and I see different things being said about phlebotomy. I am just looking for a good paying job in the medical field, for a few days out of the week while I am in the nursing program. Hopefully somone has exeperience and can help me out! Thanks so much for taking the time to read this! :)

Hi Zoey, OMG I am wondering the same thing?!? I am debating whether working as a CNA is doable while completing pre-reqs, I am in my last semester of Pre- reqs and I want some experience in the field.

Hello I've read everyone's replies and I see that I am not alone here, well I am definitely trying to let go of the past and focus on the now, everyone is right, what matters is that I am here now, and how close I am to reaching my dream, thank you all for the support, and for those of you who are pre nursing students like me! we can do this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! dedication and persistence is key! Much love and I hope to hear from all of you again!

Hi! I just started on the 9th, and I am taking Micro and A&P II, genetics, and 2 nursing classes, and I am nervous!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! but I am trying to be positive and try my best...

I don't mean to offend anyone with my post. It's just something that has been bothering me, but one thing is true and I agree with you, I've grown a lot over the years, and I feel so determined now more than ever to reach my goal. It's all a learning experience, and I know I should learn to look at the cup half full rather than half empty. Thank you for your words, everyone that has replied to my post, I thank you all. I am definitely taking everyone's advice and letting go of all the should have could have would haves. I am still learning, and I know that what counts is today. Thank you.

I just saw your from Westchester County, I am too , where are you from?

I feel the same way, nursing is what I've always wanted, like I said to MN-Nurse, I just feel discouraged sometimes. Even my own mother throws it in my face that I should have been a nurse a long time ago and goes on to tell me about the nurses in her job who are younger than me...I do plan on using my time wisely because time is something I can never get back as we can see lol. I think that your one year old is definitely such a positve aspect of your life and such a great reason to be motivated! Good luck to you and thanks for taking time to answer!

That's amazing! I know in the end age does not matter. I just sometimes feel discouraged when I hear people say "you're still in school and don't have not one degree yet?" but to hell with them right?!

Guys, I'm new to this site.... So here is my story, I'm 24 years old. I'm attending a 4 year college and I'm in my Junior year. I'm completing my pre-reqs so that I can get into the program at my school. Here's the thing... I have come very far, yes I know, but I can't help but get mad at myself! I should have been a nurse 2 years ago, but when I graduated from H.S...I took a year off, got lazy, and when I decided to go to Community school I didn't take it serious enough. Now that I'm older and watch the people of my H.S. class already integrated in their field of choice I just can't help but feel discouraged, All I can think about is that I'll be so old by the time I have my FIRST bachelors degree ... Sometimes I cry to sleep thinking I'll never get there. I dont want to give up, and I know I should move forward and not dwell on the past and let go of the "what if's"... I'm just venting ... I know what I want, and I want to become a nurse. I just hope I can make it there.