Maggie Ryan

Hi Deb sorry about your Mother nice to hear from you I tried replying to one of your e-mail's to me but it would not go through because you box was full. Yes I did drop my classes and I feel somewhat sad about it, I had the opportunity to give it a go but my mind just was not in it. My teacher was nice about it and hopes to see me in the fall. If I decide to go in the fall then I need to reaply all over again and being I have my pre-req's done since 97 that's whats my college goes by to get into the program I should not have any problem getting in again, I just hope I'll be ready then. Your right I believe we both are meant for Nursing for some reason we keep reaplying for the program whether we take the seat or not our heart is still there. I hope you job leads come through for you I just got my letter from my job today stating how much leave and pay I have left ect....they have been so good to me that alone makes me feel bad if i decide to leave the company....but that's the way I am always thinking of other people first. I'm having a hard time getting motivated about anything right now my mind is in a daze from what has happened in the last few months, my moms death was a shock even though she had (chf) she was doing good with all her meds and I just talked to her that day and she felt good she said, then later that nite I got the call her heart gave out in the bathroom I nearly went crazy...we were best friends..I guess time we make things better to deal with but the pain will NEVER go away I learned that from losing my Dad. You mentioned taking classes for your BSN that's a good idea I'm thinking about taking a Math refresher course I like Math but I am not good in it and I know this profession requires alot of it. Well again keep in touch and good luck with getting the job you want right now. Take care Maggie

Hi Nancy is that too much of a coinencendce or what :) I believe God does things like this to bring people together I feel blessed to be a part of it. You mentioned you still have your parents that is a blessing too...my parents died young my Dad 47yrs (Lung Cancer) my Mom 64yrs ( Conjestive heart failure) I know its hard no matter what the age I just wish I could of had them longer. Its official I dropped my classes and my Teacher was so nice about it and understood hopefulluy I can give it another try in August. As for the medication I am on a Antidepressant my dr. has me off work right now because my job I work in Sales Dept. of a big corporation and its so busy and stressful I could not handle it right now, I did go back for a while 1/2 days and broke down right at my desk that was way too soon after my mom died and during the holidays which made it even worse. You may be right I could have ADHD my tention span has never been very good like reading books ect... sometimes I can read the same page 20 times and still not know what I read if my mind is not in it. When I took all my pre-req's in College I did good but I'm a crammer if I study or read something ahead of time I will forget it come test time that what scares me about nursing I doubt my ability to even be a nurse I'm afraid I might kill someone were dealing with real lives here. Thank you for your e-mail mine is [email protected] you can e-mail me anytime I would love to hear from you. One question do you have any idea where you'll be working after you graduate?? Do you want to work in a hospital or nursing home ect.. Well keep in touch and take care. Maggie

You go girl congrats :balloons:

Hello Nancy I wish I could give you a BIG hug your story was so touching I'm still crying I cannot believe what you have gone through and still living to tell about it. I myself don't know if I could say the same, you lost 2 children I cannot imagine that I have 2 boys of my own all grown now I was a mom at 14 but they are my life and the only thing that keeps me going right now. How did you find so much strength to keep going you are truly amazing and an inspiration to all of us. I lost my Dad 16yrs ago and now my Mom they meant so much to me it was just us 3 I'm an only child and I always said since I was a little girl I could never handle losing my parents and here I am dealing with both their losses, but you have lost children and as any death in the family is devestating children are the worst I commend you for finding the strength to go on with life and pursue you dream. I did drop my classes this semester but I'm thinking about applying again in the fall, thanks to your story you have been so inspiring to me and I appreciate so much you shared that with me. When I was in class I just could not concentrate I felt I was in a different world and was not smart enough to comprehend all the information that you need to do Nursing. I know its because my mind was on my Mom and missing her so much I thought it would help take my mind off things by being busy all the time but it worked the opposite. Maybe by the fall semister I be able to try it again and be more ready for the task I do feel like a failure now but I cannot help it my heart is so broken. Nancy again thank you so much for reading my post and sharing you experience my prayers are with you and you are so amazing I'll never forget it. Lets keep in touch and congratulations :balloons: you will be done in May I'm so proud of you!!! Hugs Maggie

Hi Jfen, Well I did take my Nursing seat and went the 1st week not sure now if this is for me. It is so much studying and homework which I realize it has to be, but so far I'm not sure its for me. I have til 1/21 to drop with 100% back from classes. At one time maybe when I first applied for the program 7yrs ago and turned down my seat maybe I was of been more interested in Nursing but now that I've seen what it intails my Desk job is not looking so bad for what my Salary is and good benifits. I heard at school when you do graduate it may consist working weekends and holidays I'm beyond that do not what to work those days life if too short. I don't want to discourage you and your decesion and maybe it is just me right now I've been through alot lately I lost my Mom 3 months ago and it is so traumtizing to me I can hardly deal with the loss. Whatever you decide good luck to you and who knows maybe when I get through this time in my life I can better deal with what I thought I wanted to do in my life and that is be a Nurse. Keep in touch! :) Maggie

Thanks Debblynn and congrats on your upcoming Graduation I wish I was that far....and your correct time does fly especially 2 yrs, can I ask did you work while going through the program???

WAY TO GO :balloons: :balloons:

Hi Deb Thanks for replying I still am in the same situation but I went to the school yesterday to talk to the Head of Nursing and she is going to let me attend the meeting tonite on Pre- Nursing Students before I have to register for classes, actually I should have them registered today 1/6 but she says she will wait until 1/7 so I can get a feel of what it is all about tonite....I surely appreciate them doing that :wink2: You mentioned you quit your job to do your pre-req's I didn't have to do that but it was really hard to work full time and get them done that's why it took me about 6 yrs to do them cause I could only take 1 0r 2 at a time and wor take care of family ect... Good Luck when you start school this month maybe we can keep in touch and help each other out if/ when it gets difficult.

Congradulations :balloons: :balloons:Thanks for the encourgement I will be going to a community school not sure what time clinicals with be but it has to done I guess I just am not sure I'm making the right decesion on quiting my job of 10yrs (Inside Sales Correspondent) to hopefully become a nurse I commend anyone who does this ....good luck and take care :)

No I'm not working as a Nurse right I'm due to start the program 1/10/05 and as for my job I have been inside Sales for the past 10yrs.

Hi I'm in the same situation I have to make that critical decesion to quit my secure job of 10yrs (Sales Correspontent) which I cannot stand to do anymore and with a good Salary before Friday 1/7, that is my deadline and I'm so confused as to what to do whatever decision you make Best of Luck to you :wink2:

For those of you that have taken and will take the Exam this year how did you make it there was the road long and hard as I hear it is I'm due to start Nursing school 1/10/05 and boy am I scared

Unforturnately, :stone the problem is no matter what job you have the things you listed that we are all subject to with being a Nurse are the things in any job or profession, I guess one has to decide what they enjoy doing most