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StarvingRtist makes some really great points! I definitely second the advice of enrolling in your pre-reqs asap. If there is a nursing program you have in mind already, I recommend contacting their admissions department to discuss their specific pre-...

Great advice everyone! Congrats on finishing your first year:)

Possibly Timberland PRO Renovas? I know they are similar to Danskos in style and support, but I don't know about the noise factor... I like Brooks personally.

Here is a pretty helpful article about making your application stand out, though it sounds like you are well on your way to getting accepted. Keep up the great work!!

I have recommended this article a few times to students in the same situation as you: Juggling Act: How 1 Nurse Balances Work, School and Life | Scrubbed In: A Nurse.com Blog It's a great interview with a nursing student who is also a working mother....

It seems like I have been reading a lot of blog posts that continue to quote the Bureau of Labor Statistics report from 2012, stating that between 2010-2020, the RN workforce is estimated to be the top occupation in terms of job growth. The report es...

Thanks so much for your responses! I too am finding that new grads in my area are looking to move elsewhere for jobs. @Annachu512 I'll pass along the Atlanta tip as well:) Any input/advice from nurses or students on the West Coast??

Making time for regular exercise is a great idea! I would definitely be sure to include that in your weekly schedule. Things can get pretty hectic during the semester -- especially if you are also working part time -- so I would say a feasible goal i...

Hi @RubySlippers06! Being a nursing student while working and being a mom is tough, but you can do it! All three things are demanding, and most likely, you won't be able to spend as much time with your kids as they are used to. However, if you talk w...

Time management was absolutely key for me. I lived by my outlook calendar -- scheduling daily study time, group reviews, due dates, etc. Best of luck! You're going to do great!

If nursing is what you love to do, then I vote go for it:) I didn't have a family while in nursing school, so I don't know that I would have any useful input on that aspect. But maybe this Scrubbed In post would help? The nurse they interviewed worke...

I definitely agree with the above responses. I wouldn't recommend going through a nursing program if your dream job is to be a paramedic. Becoming a paramedic requires less schooling, and you can always go back to school and enroll in a bridge progra...

I would recommend going for the RN. Though it is often tough to find a job with either one (LPN or RN), it's a bit easier if you are a registered nurse, especially if you are also working towards your BSN online. A lot of hospitals are starting to re...

I'm afraid I can't fix the frustration you are experiencing with your husband, but I want to encourage you in your journey. I know you are working extremely hard and it will all be worth it soon! It's great that you have the support and understanding...

You can definitely do this:) I'm not familiar with the housing market in your area, so I don't know what the average rent would be. But regardless, I would recommend finding a roommate. Chances are there is another person in the program you decide on...

Hi RestoringHope! You have some really great questions here. Honestly, I won't be able to give you answers for every question, simply because it really depends on your personal preferences, your work ethic/determination, and schedule. Since you have ...

I'd say about half of my co-workers are going back to school for their BSN right now. As many other people have already commented, many hospitals are now requiring RNs to get their BSN. So I can definitely see why someone starting a nursing program n...

Yep, get the BSN - even if you end up taking some time off for your family.

I definitely agree with pmabraham. There is no room for procrastination in nursing school. Keep at it! You'll do great:)

1: My outlook calendar (I scheduled myself to within an inch of my life, but I can't argue with the results!) 2: Caffeine 3: Amazing instructors

In my area, it is tough to find work with an associate nursing degree. And you can definitely get your BSN in under two years. I know for me, I could not afford to be in school for my BSN without working part-time somewhere. So I ended up doing some ...

I use a mac now, but I would have to agree with what @acmj wrote. If you are using the laptop for taking notes, doing research, writing papers, and surfing the web, a pc will definitely do the job and save you a lot of money while you are in school. ...

I agree with the above comments. CNA experience is only going to benefit you. I am so grateful for my CNA experience. It helped me and two friends get accepted to nursing school -- of course there are many other factors as well. I had a fairly strong...

As long as you have good time management skills and enjoy inorganic chem I think you will be fine. If you are someone who struggles with chem, I would try to spread the classes out a bit more so you aren't so fried by the time that final class rolls ...

HIGHLIGHTERS for sure:) Laptop/ipad & chewing gum are my top three!