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  1. Getting Organized Before Starting School

    nursingismydream replied to Katydidit34's topic in General Students

    I will try to add some ideas that you haven't seen. I do a lot of the things already mentioned. anyway, I invested in a regular planner, then I bought a dry erase board. All appts., sports schedules,...

  2. Stethoscope Questions... Please Help!

    nursingismydream replied to belabelisa's topic in General Students

    I got my Littman Classic II here for $58.99. It was the cheapest I could find. They are also very fast with shipping. Had my uniforms in three days with standard shipping....

  3. How much studying in a day???

    nursingismydream replied to Nathalie's topic in General Students

    When I was taking prereqs it seemed so easy for me. I would only have classes two or three days a week and I only worked part-time. Now that I start the program, I will have class three days a week...

  4. How much studying in a day???

    nursingismydream replied to Nathalie's topic in General Students

    Thank you so much for posting this. For me it isn't so much how many hours to study, but when. I seem to get my best studying done at night. The problem is that I get no sleep as a result. My...

  5. No food stamps for students!!!

    nursingismydream replied to tonicareer's topic in General Students

    I agree. I have never once said that I deserved assistance. In fact, since I started school three years ago, I have overcome many obstacles. The first year, I broke my elbow. Long sessions in physical...

  6. No food stamps for students!!!

    nursingismydream replied to tonicareer's topic in General Students

    Oh and I have applied for financial aid. Didn't qualify because we made too much money. Student loans are an option, I know, and I will exhaust that avenue if I have

  7. No food stamps for students!!!

    nursingismydream replied to tonicareer's topic in General Students

    I live in Mich. and have three children. I go to school full-time and work part-time. My dh is possibly going to lose his job in July because of plant shutdown. Honestly, I am scared. I know he...

  8. Club LPN / Fall '05

    nursingismydream replied to Princess74's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am so excited right now I could just jump. I think the only other thing I have ever been this excited about in my life was the birth of my three babies. My orientation is the 21st and as far as I...

  9. Club LPN / Fall '05

    nursingismydream replied to Princess74's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am so excited for all of us who are starting this fall. I Start August 23rd. I am a 31 year old mother of three. Two boys, ages 6 and 10. One girl age 8. I also work part-time as an...

  10. Roll Call--Fall '05!

    nursingismydream replied to LeiaT's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I also start the ADN program in the fall at my cc. I have orientation on the 21st of June and will register and everything then. I am currently taking Biochem over the summer. I am so excited, yet...

  11. new students - what do you fear most?

    nursingismydream replied to speedykicks's topic in General Students

    My biggest fear is having to give a shot to or draw blood on a screaming baby. I am afraid I will be crying to before it is all said and done. Other then that, I think passing is a good concept. I...

  12. Pre-nursing for another year *sigh*

    nursingismydream replied to Glimmer's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The same thing happened to me last year. but ya know what? I am grateful it did. it gave me a chance to finish all my gen eds and RN prereqs. So know I can focus on the nursing part of it. I was...

  13. How can I keep my sanity??

    nursingismydream replied to dream2nurse's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If you are taking other classes, that can help. Also, spend some extra time with your family now, while the time is there. Take my word for it, you will be glad you did. Time isn't your friend as...

  14. LPN Salary

    nursingismydream replied to Sirena922's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I can tell you that she started sometime around Fall of 02 with her prereqs.. I remember her saying that she had to complete all of them before the program (pretty much the norm for anywhere). She...

  15. LPN Salary

    nursingismydream replied to Sirena922's topic in Michigan Nursing

    A friend of mine is currently going through Davenport's program. She attends in Midland and seems to be very satisfied with it. We are both studying nursing. However, I attend a different college....

  16. Central Mich. Anyone?

    nursingismydream posted a topic in Michigan Nursing

    I was wondering if any of you worked for Mid-Michigan Regional Medical Center. Particularly Gladwin, Midland, or Clare. I am starting my clinicals in the fall and am probably going to be in this...

  17. Central Mich. Anyone?

    nursingismydream replied to nursingismydream's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Thank you for answering my post. I am planning on going through till I have my RN. I have noticed that in this area, hospitals want to hire RN's. I know how hard it is to go back to school. I made...

  18. what are your goals for next semester?

    nursingismydream replied to cingulargirl21's topic in General Students

    Better study habits and organizational skills are a definite. Mine are pretty good but I do need to improve in some ares like time manament and etc. for goals outside of school, i plan to try and...

  19. How did you find out about allnurses?

    nursingismydream replied to cnelle101's topic in General Nursing

    It was a complete accident really. I was trying to find scholarships and stuff for nursing. When i clicked on it I thought it was the wrong one so I quickly clicked back. Before it vlicked back the...

  20. Where to find cheaper A&P books

    nursingismydream replied to ckkala's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Try www.campusi.com. I know some people who have had great luck with this

  21. Mommies of pre-schoolers, need your advice

    nursingismydream replied to WickedRedRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I know exactly how you feel. My hubby works 3-11 also. We have three children ages 10, 8, and 5. I work part-time and attend school full-time. We have a bedtime at 8:00pm and I try to cram as much...

  22. Any Words of Wisdom- Starting 1st Sem.of Nursing School

    nursingismydream replied to StudentNurse04's topic in General Students

    I just want to say, "THANK YOU"! All this advice is so great. I start the program this coming fall and have been wanting to get myself prepared but didn't know how. The program at our school is a...

  23. Anyone else broke?

    nursingismydream replied to kellyo's topic in General Students

    I know exactly how you feel. I have adopted a saying, "I'm a healthcare major, aren't healthcare majors supposed to be broke." It certainly seems like it. Between the cost of everything from books...

  24. nursing school survival kit

    nursingismydream replied to mstockwe's topic in General Students

    These are great ideas. I was trying to think of what I could get a couple of friends of mine that are going to be in the program with me for Christmas. I saw this thread and thought one of these...

  25. 27, kids mom and switching carrer Anyone like me?

    nursingismydream replied to veronica77's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Veronica, I know how you feel. I will be 31 in Jan. I have three children 8,10, and 5. I started classes way back in Jan. of '02. I have always wanted to be a nurse. I finally start my clinicals...