NurseLeeLee

Hi Suebird, I go to Loyola University

WOW, that's so cool.

I really appreciate all of this good knowledge. It feels so wonderful to know that I'm not alone in the matter, and that many have gone through/are going through the same.

Thanks so much Jennifer!

Awesome!!! Thanks a bunch Jesssko! Just knowing it's been done makes all the difference.

Thank you sleepyprincess! I'm so happy to hear it can be done.

Oh wow-that is very encouraging!-Thank you so much!!

HI! My husband and I just found out that I am pregnant :balloons: . I'm super excited :rotfl: , but now I worry about being able to continue straight through school :uhoh21: . I sure don't want to loose anytime. I'm imagining I'll be due around May of 2006. Then, I'll have the whole summer to be a new mommy....and, then I'd like to somehow just get right back into the swing of things the following Fall semester.......Is this being realistic? This will be our first child, so I really don't know what to expect in regards to going to school while "being with child." I want to be a great new mommy, so obviously our baby will come first, but if possible I'd like to still graduate on time (BSN program). If anyone has some wisdom for me, please share. Thanks!!!

If you go to www.bls.gov you can find out detailed info about almost any career, and with repsect to where you live. Just navigate it, and you should be able to find out about CNA info.

Why don't YOU elaborate on WHY I should reconsider.

You should try it once and see how it goes. For some it's the only way. Some say no need. It all depends on who is in your group too. Make sure they are serious students otherwise it may only serve to bring you down. Even if you seem to know more than the people in your group, thats ok too. You can still benefit from explaining a concept to them. In order to explain it, you have to understand it fully; and while you are explaining you are repeating it out loud, which helps the mind store the information into your long term memory. I would try for yourself and see the difference between going at the info alone, or with a group. I personally do both, but it depends on with whom, and how much studying/clarity I have on the information at that point. One last thing, others may have a small piece of info you missed, or misunderstood but you weren't aware of. SO as you can see you just need to see what works best for you.

Your welcome. Good luck :)

You really don't sound at all like you should be a nurse . It can be very hard work, and very demanding. Plus you very well may have to work a weekend or holiday, but it depends on where you work. For example, if you were a school nurse at your childrens school, then you wouldn't have to see so much blood, just the typical poo, vomit, a broken bone...penetrating through the skin, or depending on where you live a pregnant 10 year old going into labor. Nevertheless it wouldn't be as harsh as the scene at the hospital. ANother thing, you have to love people and have compassion for them-NO MATTER WHAT. That goes for the overweight, oxygen tank carrying, smoker; the anxiety ridden, Zoloft poppin', coffee/cocaine user; and the ER VIP alcoholics, crying because they are being forced their usual shake of "coal. " And, You will see far more than just blood, try mixing in a little fecal matter, perhaps loose pieces of body tissue, mucous and vomit-then see how you feel. This is what nursing involves. You have to be able to understand that the human body is a mixture of all kinds of liquids, and guey stuff. Blood is actually the least of yuckiest things you'll see. If you are thinking about going into nursing for money, please don't, I have yet to see this turn out good for patients, or the coworkers of people who do so. Only become a nurse if you love people , ALL KINDS OF PEOPLE :stone , if you are compassionate , and love to serve people -b/c as a nurse you are serving people. Yes, nursing is very rewarding, BUT, only if you love people. Otherwise, you will be a bad nurse :angryfire , and miserable , and you will make everyone around you miserable. I wish you luck in deciding

You don't sound stupid..I to am curious, what is the HESI?

WHat is HIPPAA?