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  1. My nursing school story

    Rlee1 replied to SC APRN's topic in General Students

    Thank you! I salute

  2. didn't start school til age 50

    Rlee1 replied to Whit'sBetterHalf's topic in General Students

    I started pre reqs in fall of 2011 at age 49. I start my ADN in a about a week at 51. It is a full 4 semesters and like the previous responses, all those years of living bring a lot to the table....

  3. Class of 2015

    Rlee1 replied to MommaTy's topic in General Students

    Got my reading list, calendar, exam schedule, etc. Wow, plenty to do! Orientation in a month, classes start same week. Also got ATI schedule but can't seem to find what I need on their site. Anyone...

  4. Older Nursing Students

    Rlee1 replied to faithfl's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I too am 51 and starting my program in August. It's like the others said, we will be the same age whether we go to school or not! I think the wisdom of our years is an advantage. Just my opinion. Good...

  5. Class of 2015

    Rlee1 replied to MommaTy's topic in General Students

    Anxiously waiting for our book list! It is supposed to be emailed by July, 1st. Lacking a tdap shot to turn in all my paperwork. Orientation first week of August. Got a long week end scheduled with...

  6. Class of 2015

    Rlee1 replied to MommaTy's topic in General Students

    Picked up my uniforms and lab coat today! Got my spiffy name tags with " RN STUDENT" on them! Still waiting on that book list tho! At least it's happening, i am getting excited more and

  7. 30+ club! Lets do this together.

    Rlee1 replied to alynn's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    All these youngsters in this thread! Lol. I am 51 and start my program (asn) in august. It took about 1 1/2 years to do all my pre reqs, including a few that will apply to the BSN I hope to get upon...

  8. Having issues with death anxiety

    Rlee1 replied to amberdawn85's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Think of it this way, you don't stop driving just because someone else had a crash. Death is not pleasant but in many cases it also is not unpleasant. Many times people are ready to die, they have...

  9. Nursing School as an Older Student

    Rlee1 replied to Jonelrob's topic in General Students

    I sure can't argue with this advice! As a 50 pluser myself that is one of my tougher hurdles. Our kids grew up with this technology and we must grow into it. I have a 3 year old grandson who can...

  10. Class of 2015

    Rlee1 replied to MommaTy's topic in General Students

    That's a lotta

  11. Nursing School as an Older Student

    Rlee1 replied to Jonelrob's topic in General Students

    Well I can't help with advice from the older lady department- but being about the same age I can tell ya to have faith. I truly believe that the wisdom of your years and experience in raising children...

  12. Class of 2015

    Rlee1 replied to MommaTy's topic in General Students

    I am 51 and changing from a carpenter to a nurse. How big is your change? I was an EMT many years ago and loved it. Hoping nursing is even more rewarding. Although I do love making

  13. Anatomy and Physiology

    Rlee1 replied to claritasd's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    We did a sheeps heart and a cat. I think the mental prep is important. I was not fond of it on one hand but was fascinated to see the various parts of anatomy in the flesh so to speak. Even though...

  14. Class of 2015

    Rlee1 replied to MommaTy's topic in General Students

    Wow it's exciting to hear all about the different programs everyone is in. I was looking forward to getting my text book info- till I read some of ya'alls posts!! I too have only nursing courses left...

  15. Is this too much to handle?

    Rlee1 replied to Walnutt's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think you may also find in addition to the good advice previously posted that the intro bio course will help when you take a/p which will help when you take micro. It did at my school. Even a/p 2...

  16. Class of 2015

    Rlee1 replied to MommaTy's topic in General Students

    You work and go to school and manage 5 kids! My hat is off to you! Time management skills

  17. Class of 2015

    Rlee1 replied to MommaTy's topic in General Students

    Hello class of 2015! I start my program in August and our orientation is a week prior to that. In the meantime we have our packets and plenty to do. Uniforms (navy tops and bottoms) lab coats, steth,...

  18. Waiting on acceptance/rejection letters

    Rlee1 replied to tortia1's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The wait is over! Yes Virginia, there is a Santa Claus! Yee

  19. Waiting on acceptance/rejection letters

    Rlee1 replied to tortia1's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    True that there is not a problem registering for nursing classes with accepted students. What about getting a decent working schedule if you are not accepted? Plus i need one additional course in...

  20. Any career switchers starting in the Fall?

    Rlee1 replied to daisygarten's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Well i will join this party at age 51. I am going from a cabinet maker to a nurse, providing I am accepted. I should know this week sometime. I have a flexible boss but still am anxious about becoming...

  21. Waiting on acceptance/rejection letters

    Rlee1 replied to tortia1's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    So here is my gripe. On top of waiting and stressing over acceptance, letters go out by the 29th of this month. Alas, registration starts on the 25th of the month. See any problems

  22. Anybody going crazy still waiting for their Acceptance Letter for Fall 2013?!

    Rlee1 replied to walke274's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Well you sure are not alone! I too must wait till almost the end of March to get the word from my school. I have applied to only one so it isn't hard to find the eggs in my basket! Good luck to us...

  23. Impressive support for students

    Rlee1 posted a topic in General Students

    Hello everyone. I have been visiting AN for a few months and would like to comment on the awesome support I have read for all the students. I am a 51 year old male anxiously awaiting the fate of my...

  24. I DID IT!!!!!!

    Rlee1 replied to Nurse2b7337's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yep, the end of March seems like an eternity. I applied to one school only. I am hoping that having all my pre reqs and a 3.5 gpa coupled with a 98% on the pax/rn is good enough. I sure have read some...

  25. Why a Nurse?

    Rlee1 replied to Ant24's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I just like helping people. I did the fireman/emt thing- the medical was better. I like the mental challenge. 51 years for my new career choice. I hope for a msn before my bones