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Started buying school supplies this week. School doesn't start until September but I'm a school supply junkie and have been picking up things as I see them on sale.

In reference to you planner question this is the one I own... That's the new one I just ordered. I had the current one I have used the last year has been a lifesaver

I'm from Sikeston :) been at TRCC for the last 2 semesters doing some basic nursing classes that I will apply later to the bridge program. Will start LPN in Cape Sept 29th.

9800 books & tuition at local technical school

I forgot to add. SAT or ACT need to be as high as possible so take it as many times as you can.

My daughter applied for nursing school the summer before her Jr year due to long wait times in that school. She focused on math and science classes and took a CNA program offered through the schools vocational program. Keep your grades up !!!! Also consider extracurricular activities (clubs ect) and volunteer opportunities. Best of luck

I just turned 39 this week and am in my second semester of pre reqs. I managed a 4.0 last semester after being out of school for 20 years. I have worked in law enforcement for the last 15 years. I think being older has been an advantage for me. I know myself better. I am more focused and I can fight off the desire some college freshman have to spend their weekends binge drinking ;-). Congrats on your accomplishment and keep up the good work.

I used my supervisor at work, a co-worker and a friend who works in the medical field.

My best friend suffers from social anxiety as well. She earned a masters degree in social work and is now (very successfully) working in a clinical setting as a therapist. The trick is learning every thing you can and then relying on those skills everyday to do your job. Be confident in yourself and your abilities. There are lots of different jobs for nurses. And some don't actually require much interaction if that ends up being an obstacle Research all of the options Learn everything. Take advantage of every opportunity and celebrate every small victory. Best of wishes.

I will have chem lecture and lab all in one. The class is 2 days a week 5 hours a day for 4 weeks. It starts June 30th I believe.

Haha. My need for human interaction won out temporarily.

College writing, intermediate algebra and Intro to Chemistry. Good times

So in my infinite wisdom and over zealous ambition to get as much done as possible I am now facing the consequences of 12 credits for summer semester. I feel like I live at my computer desk. Positive I guess I am seeing what it will be like once I actually start nursing school. And no there is no real purpose to this thread just needed 5 minutes that wasn't school related. Rock on pre-nurse friends.

Took 18 credit hours last semester and worked 30 hours per week. Won't do it again!! Not working at all after I start the LPN program in September

Nice!!! Congrats

Thank you all!! The encouragement here is great!!!

I think having had a tough career for the last 15 years has motivated me in 2 ways. I have been a 911/police/fire/ems radio dispatcher and have learned to work well under pressure. I have also learned that while I loved doing it there was always the feeling this is not my dream. My husband and I have scrimped saved and pulled every extra shift available for the last 5 years so we could make this happen. Being older is definitely an advantage. My head is in a better place.

Took my TEAS in December after being out if school for 20 years. I over studied and learned a lot of stuff I didn't need. Basic (I mean basic) math, reading comprehension, some science. You will do great.

Thanks. I was so scared after 20 years of being out of school.

Human biology, human growth and development, intermediate algebra, computer literacy, sociology, also had a college introduction thing

I'm so excited I just had to share :-)

Taking Intro to Chemistry this summer. I'm not so much worried about the class except that it's being taught in 4 weeks (tues&thurs 330-830) instead of an entire semester. Don't really have another time to fit it in though so I will be making the best of it.

My kids are 20 & 14 as well. My 20 year old is in nursing school as well.

We got most of mine and my daughters off amazon. As long as you don't need a code for a class the used ones are pretty reasonable. (Check the condition stated)

Follow your dreams not someone else's. If you have a passion for helping others and enjoy the medical field then go for it.