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  1. How i passed the NCLEX rn exam. 7/25

    kelleytison replied to j_marie10's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats. Now its time to put all that knowledge to use, save lives, earn money and pay off those student loans. God

  2. July 2014 Caption Contest: Win $100!

    kelleytison replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    "Wow, it's 6 am! She said she wants to be early for her first nursing course and she wasn't kidding. Her first class starts at 9...tomorrow

  3. July 2014 Caption Contest: Win $100!

    kelleytison replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    After filling out 57 applications to nursing schools, she finally got called for an

  4. Too many science courses?

    kelleytison posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hi, I need some feedback. I'm taking human A&P, fundamental chemistry, A&P for hearing and audiology, and language science (last two courses needed to complete ASLP certificate). I figured...

  5. Are online ANP degrees destroying our credibility?

    kelleytison replied to jilljw's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Doesn't passing the NCLEX earn you some degree of respect/credibility in the field regardless of where you obtained your

  6. post your fall class schedule

    kelleytison replied to reka2014's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Human A&P l A&P of Audiology Fundamentals of Chemistry Language

  7. Passed AANP yesterday

    kelleytison replied to honeykrown's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Good point ICURN7. Honeykrown, where did you graduate

  8. Passed AANP yesterday

    kelleytison replied to honeykrown's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Celebrate...treat yourself to something very special for this is a very special occasion.

  9. Passed AANP yesterday

    kelleytison replied to honeykrown's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Celebrate. Treat yourself to something

  10. Today's the day!

    kelleytison replied to internationalsarah's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Congrats. Let's us know how its going from time to time. I'd like to know what to

  11. Finally IN after 3 tries!!!

    kelleytison replied to shesteamropin's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Give yourself a tight squeeze. You did it!

  12. ACCEPTED into my nursing program!

    kelleytison replied to SavvyNurse91's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Perseverance is its own reward.

  13. 57+ and starting a nursing career

    kelleytison posted a topic in General Students

    Hi, I'll be resigning my position as a 1st grade teacher to complete prerequisite courses before applying to nursing programs. I'm 54 and will be graduating about 57/58. Needless to say I'm concerned...

  14. 57+ and starting a nursing career

    kelleytison replied to kelleytison's topic in General Students

    GrnTea, you are certainly right. There's lots to be said about maturity. It gives you a perspective that youngsters can never possess because they haven't had those experiences that only come as one...

  15. 57+ and starting a nursing career

    kelleytison replied to kelleytison's topic in General Students

    pmabraham, maybe they've never heard of jack lalanne. . "For his 70th birthday, he swam a mile and a half through the Long Beach Harbor while towing a flotilla of 70 boats. With his hands and feet...

  16. 57+ and starting a nursing career

    kelleytison replied to kelleytison's topic in General Students

    Thank you Marshalls_mom and congratulations. From what I've been reading, getting into a program is half the battle. My only regret about living on an island is higher education. Unlike...

  17. 57+ and starting a nursing career

    kelleytison replied to kelleytison's topic in General Students

    Thank you, MrChicagoRN. I live on St. Croix, USVI. The University of the Virgin Islands has a campus on St. Croix and St. Thomas. UVI offers an ASN and BSN, but not an accelerated program. I'll need a...

  18. 57+ and starting a nursing career

    kelleytison replied to kelleytison's topic in General Students

    Ditto, Beginning15. (Who uses that term any more. I'll reintroduce it to the youngsters). If I don't attempt this, I would always wonder what might have been. Like you, I feel like we're all in this...

  19. 57+ and starting a nursing career

    kelleytison replied to kelleytison's topic in General Students

    You're right HolisticRN2016. So let's get this degree under our belts and begin our new, undeniably challenging, but absolutely rewarding careers as nurses. Nurses make a difference in the lives of...

  20. 57+ and starting a nursing career

    kelleytison replied to kelleytison's topic in General Students

    Kudos, scross0613. We are blessed to have such supportive husbands. You are asking the same question I keep asking myself. I've spoken to nurses and doctors who believe that we will find employment....

  21. 57+ and starting a nursing career

    kelleytison replied to kelleytison's topic in General Students

    I've considered all the things you mentioned, ThePrincessBride. I've paid off my student loans and cringe at the thought of going into debt. I have also embraced the fact that at my age I can no...

  22. 57+ and starting a nursing career

    kelleytison replied to kelleytison's topic in General Students

    mauitocal, Thanks for your words of encouragement. My husband told me he can tell I'm not certain about my decision because I'm still researching. That might have been true before but after reading...

  23. 57+ and starting a nursing career

    kelleytison replied to kelleytison's topic in General Students

    You are my hero, beischa!!!! Congrats on passing your boards on the 1st try. Hip, hip, hooray! I'm so happy for you and so excited about getting started this fall. I can do this. I can do this. I...

  24. 57+ and starting a nursing career

    kelleytison replied to kelleytison's topic in General Students

    Awesome ("AWESOME" is one of my kiddos favorite words), native_texan. Keep turning those dreams into reality. As educators we know that learning is a lifelong process. Let me confess that you are...

  25. 57+ and starting a nursing career

    kelleytison replied to kelleytison's topic in General Students

    Thank you, furelite. I will read some of those posts. HolisticRN2016, I invite you to read them also. Things aren't always as bleak as they