Songbird76

I love to run! It is my go-to stress reliever; it is my 'happy place.' I put my headphones on, turn on my favorite playlist, and I run. I run to stay well. I run to stay sane. I run because it gives me time to think. I run because it gives me time NOT to think! I try to get my run in, early in the morning, before the rest of the day gets in the way. Studies have shown that years of regular exercise preserves brain function, and lowers the risk of age-related cognitive decline. I encourage everyone to give running a try. I have found my passion, as far as exercise goes. Running is something I know I can stick with, for the long haul. However, if running isn't your "thing," find something that inspires you to get your blood pumping! Your body, your mind and your prospective patients will all benefit from your healthy lifestyle!

Hi bamaguh! Yes! I was accepted! YAY! Congrats, to you, too! I can't wait to start! I added you as a contact, but I can't send a pm, sorry. I guess we will meet soon enough, though! See you at orientation!

TEASV Adjusted Individual Total Score: 84% ATI Academic Preparedness Level: Advanced Mean - National: 64.3% Mean - Program: 64.9% Percentile Rank - National: 94 Percentile Rank - Program: 95 I am pretty happy with my score, I think it will be good enough to get into the ADN program at the school I applied to. If I were trying to get into a BSN program, I would probably need to take it again. I found the ATI study guide to be very helpful, as it has been 20 years since I was in High School and I felt I needed to freshen up on some of my basic curriculum.

I applied for the Fall semester, as well, and I am anxiously awaiting to hear from the department. I haven't started compulsively checking my mail, just yet... Lol! I am currently taking my A&P II class, which is the last pre-req that I lack. I have 192 points, so far. If I don't get accepted for the Fall semester, I will apply for the Spring, with all of my courses completed, so that should give me a boost to my points. I have 126 points for my TEASV and A's in my A&P I and my Micro classes. I hope I do as well in my A&P II as I did in the others! Good Luck to all who applied! :) I would like to hear more about the RN hiring status, as well. I've heard 'murmurs' that employers are going to stop hiring RNs and only hire BSNs... That would be a game-changer, for sure!