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  1. Worried about my nursing supplies!?

    nursingstudent3109 replied to Randi156's topic in General Students

    Absolutely bring your Littman and Welch allyn to school! Your instructors will probably admire that you made an investment in your future by buying great supplies. Second, your immature fellow...

  2. What is Your School's Selection Rate?

    nursingstudent3109 replied to Clodhopper's topic in General Students

    My ADN program had over 200 applicants and 40 were

  3. How many much older (40+) students out there starting classes? (I'm 47)

    nursingstudent3109 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi, everyone. Just wondering how many older students like me are starting nursing classes this year? I'm 47 and just finished most of my pre-reqs; starting nursing classes in the fall and am extremely...

  4. How many much older (40+) students out there starting classes? (I'm 47)

    nursingstudent3109 replied to nursingstudent3109's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    bump...

  5. How many much older (40+) students out there starting classes? (I'm 47)

    nursingstudent3109 replied to nursingstudent3109's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Wow, your situation sounds quite similar to mine. No worries, you certainly won't be the "class granny" LOL There are lots of older people going to school now. Good luck and go for your

  6. What color is your uniform?

    nursingstudent3109 replied to MILOBRI's topic in General Students

    Same here, all-white head to toe!

  7. Looking for a reality check on working in LTC as a CNA

    nursingstudent3109 replied to runner080's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think you'll find miserable people in any field. Some people are just naturally miserable and complainers. Nothing can make them happy. Some just happen to have gone into the medical field. I...

  8. Is 31 too old to start a nursing career?

    nursingstudent3109 replied to dannygurl84's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yes, you are too old. You'll be 31 when you graduate? That's ridiculous! You'll only have like 40 years to work. Nope, give it up. Of course, I'll be 49 when I graduate in two years, but that's a...

  9. Got a 4.0 this semester!

    nursingstudent3109 replied to MissNancy's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congratulations! I, too, got a 4.0 this semester on pre-reqs. Starting nursing in the fall and don't expect to be able to maintain that GPA then. But it's nice while it

  10. Is it possible to be too emotional for nursing?

    nursingstudent3109 replied to emilyleigh's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Interesting

  11. What does volunteering at a Hospital get you?

    nursingstudent3109 replied to Dezy's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am currently volunteering at my local hospital while in school and they only "require" 3 hours per week. I volunteer every Friday afternoon 1-4

  12. OK to use older versions of fluids/electrolytes study guides?

    nursingstudent3109 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi, all. I start my nursing classes in the fall and want to get a headstart on some fundamentals over the summer. I have read recent posts that said fluids/electrolytes would be a good thing to try...

  13. Made the Dean's List!

    nursingstudent3109 replied to GirlDotson's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    GirlDotson, congratulations on your wonderful accomplishment! You should be very proud of yourself. Job well

  14. My NCLEX Journey

    nursingstudent3109 replied to starleviosa's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations, New

  15. Graduated on Saturday... 5 interviews already!

    nursingstudent3109 replied to PepeSilvia's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Congratulations to you! Please do share more details as previously

  16. How many textbooks are required for your first semester?

    nursingstudent3109 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am starting nursing school in the fall and am anxiously awaiting my school's book list to be released. I have heard we need about $1800 worth of textbooks! Has this been anyone else's experience...

  17. How to get a good score on the TEAS test?

    nursingstudent3109 replied to dsy89's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    I used the official ATI TEAS V Study Guide and studied for approximately two months before I took the test. Of course, I'm 47 so I had been out of school for a few years ;P so I had to refresh some...

  18. Summer 2012 - Check in

    nursingstudent3109 replied to SopranoKris's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    OUCH!

  19. Summer 2012 - Check in

    nursingstudent3109 replied to SopranoKris's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Taking Pharmacology and Health Nutrition this summer. Start nursing classes in the fall.

  20. What was your GPA when you got accepted into nursing?

    nursingstudent3109 replied to disnurse91's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    4.0 GPA on pre-reqs, 99th percentile on

  21. Getting a little discouraged with the overcrowded schools, anyone else?

    nursingstudent3109 replied to LifeIsGood76's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I live in Maine and got accepted for the fall 2012 nursing program. I was one of only 40 accepted out of approximately 200 applicants! It's crazy how many people want to get into nursing

  22. OK to use older versions of fluids/electrolytes study guides?

    nursingstudent3109 replied to nursingstudent3109's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I agree, I love these reference books, too. It can only help to know some of these basic fundamentals ahead of time. I'm looking at others as well. Plus, since I'm currently not working, what else...

  23. How many much older (40+) students out there starting classes? (I'm 47)

    nursingstudent3109 replied to nursingstudent3109's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hearing all these responses from you fellow "older" students is great! Really gives me encouragement to see I'm far from the only one going after this prize at my age. As has been mentioned, older...

  24. How many much older (40+) students out there starting classes? (I'm 47)

    nursingstudent3109 replied to nursingstudent3109's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thanks for your replies and good luck to you two as well. I agree, it's encouraging to chat with other "older" students who are completely changing careers later in life. And I continue to think we...

  25. What should we be buying?

    nursingstudent3109 replied to charitynaf's topic in General Students

    I solved this problem by paying about $11 extra and having my name engraved on my stethoscope. :) Plus it's bright pink so not easily confused with