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I have been reading from this site for over an hour AND IT'S AMAZING. thanks Esme for putting it out there

If I told you that all of your dreams could come true in 10 years, would you tell me you couldn't wait that long...

LOL, this is the really hard stuff...

I don't think the right message here is "only study a little and pray a lot"... Wouldn't want that nurse..

Yup they still do

Have they already accepted you in the program and seen the tattoos? They do get pretty strict about hair (always had to be up and back), make up (minimal and neutral), and nailpolish ( none or clear unchipped). But I think you should continue to cover them up. Problem may lie with getting a job but who knows, some people are progressive these days... You are going to worry yourself right out of the program...stop thinking about the bad and go in and show them your best, make them love you.

First off, this is your journey and this school is only supposed to supply a path, so if you feel ready then you probably are. Be confident, be excited, and use what you already know as a CNA to propel you. I was always very scared of instructors that were "mean", but sometimes they have to be because we are grown ups and we chose to do this and honestly, they don't have a ton of time to teach you everything and stroke your ego. One trick I learned in school is to volunteer answers that you know when the teacher asks so they're not calling on you when you don't. If you really don't know, look like you're really thinking about it and when others answer pay attention and react, at least you'll look engaged and thats what instructors want to see!! Keep up the postive momentum and let that carry you, and post tons of questions here!

Anyone care to share their stories in a PM?

INCREDIBLY!!!...Sheesh.. some people

Meet my mentor ladies and gentlemen!!!!!

I have always heard that when you are ready to do something great for yourself, something terrible will always try to stop you. In your case, you may be that terrible thing. As moonchild86 says, nobody likes writing care plans and everybody would like the glory of an A but my daughter says "you get what you get and don't throw a fit". Either suck it up or move on, but be a grown up. Do yu know how many people would kill to have a shot at a nursing career?

You are psyching yourself out, don't commit to a date until you're ready then go for it. Good Luck!

Can't comment on the pay but as far as getting your feet wet and getting into the swing of things, go for it (it you have the time.) I got my CNA license to give me some experience and to put on nursing application and it worked. I learned a lot in that 2 years at a facility and it helped A LOT while I was in school but I did have to quit to focus on my stdies.

ChrissySnowRN, are you at an LTC or a LTAC?... huge difference.

I'm stealing it too, shoulda got a patent!!!