HolisticRN2016

Yes, a bit unprofessional; however, at my school the dress code is STRICTLY enforced. If a student even shows up for clinical Inappropriately there is no way my instructor would even let them participate. At my school there would never even be a need...

Just turned 41 and am starting my 2nd semester. Yes, this is a career change for me as well. I've been a hairstylist forever. It's gonna be hard work and these classes will bend and stretch you beyond what you could ever imagine. This is the first ti...

I just turned 41 and am starting my 2nd semester! Shout out to the 40 and over crew! Ha! We got this!

Congrats! I just finished my first semester! Can't WAIT to get to where you are! Yaaaaay! Good luck to you!

Also, I forgot to add that we received a schedule of classes/exams/labs/clinicals over the summer during orientation before school actuallly started. I also started off the beginning of the semester working my full time job (I'm a hairstylist) but on...

My school offers the online program, but honestly after just completing my 1st semester, I have no idea how or why (other than convenience)anyone would want to do this. Nursing school is grueling(and fun) but the VOLUME of information that you are re...

As someone stated you will find out all that you need from your school. but please please please get comfortable shoes for clinicals.I am just finishing up my first semester. We had to wear white shoes and I figured it would only be twice a week so ...

I am currently finishing up my first semester in an ADN program. Yesssssssss! Lol... My schedule for this semester was: Fundamentals of Nursing-6 credits monday 8-11, Wednesday 8-10 Professional Nursing as a Role-1 credit Mondays only 12-1 Health Ass...

Hello all! So happy I made it thru my 1st semester of nursing school (well actually I have 2 finals next week and then I'm done). It was grueling but 1 semester down 3 more to go. Anywho, I am completely terrified about the next class. We will be lea...

I will be finishing my 1st semester on Wednesday. Two words... No sleep.lol

Just started nursing school this semester. I haaaaaaaaate these questions..I've been getting them right though so far, but I'm only in fundamentals. I imagine that there only gonna get harder

I just finished my 4th week/1st semester (ADN). I love it but It is soooooooooo hard. I have to be extremely organized. And reading? It's impossible. I record the lectures and re-listen to them while I take notes on my power point and then I study th...

School starts in 2months(ADN)!! I'm super nervous! I went to orientation last month and they gave us a "suggested" weekly time commitment for class time and studying. The studying is about 12-14 hours a week. I have extremely poor study habits and ha...

Nursing school starts in 12 days and I've started reading some of my fundamentals book. I realize that I remember verrrry little of my pre reqs. ESPECIALLY chemistry. I'm reading about acid/base, electrolytes and I'm like huh? What? I barely understo...

Me toooooooooo cracklingKaren! Had a fun summer though! Lol

Does anyone know if there is a need for nurses that know sign language? I started taking ASL classes a couple of years ago before I decided to do nursing(just because I love it). I thought that I wanted to be an interpreter, but decided not to go tha...

What is crne or cprne?

Thank you for your response. What is JC?

I just checked mine.still under review. Grrrrrrrrrrr...

I did not even know that I had to take the teas test until about a week or less before I had to take it. I used the ati testing book and found that it pretty much covered the same type of material on the test. I found though it had a lot of life scie...

My mom just retired from nursing. I will be starting an ADN program in the fall. I started a page on FB to support nursing students. I'd sure love to have some of you seasoned nurses on there to help us through the journey. facebook.com/nursingstude...

I am thoroughly enjoying this thread. I am starting a program in the fall and just turned 40. I have learned from reading this thread that one should do WHATEeEEEEEver one wants to do in this life. You only get one. I'm even more excited about becomi...

I'm 40 and just figuring out what I wanna be when I grow up! Lol. I Will be starting an ADN program in the fall. You should give it another try if that's where your heart is. I have a son your age. He also knows already what he wants to do as well. I...

I am beginning an ADN program in the fall and after attending orientation last month they make you feel like it's impossible to work. I am a hairstylist and I can pretty much make my own schedule (I work for myself) but the reality is, most of my cli...

I'm inspired by your desire to start a second career. I too am starting a second career (just turned 40) and have similar fears! We only live this life ONE time. Goooooo for it!! I was wondering though, if you resign from your job will you be losing ...