Survey: What are you taking this Fall?

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Just thought I'd ask everyone what classes they are enrolled in for the fall (and a couple of other questions)! I'll go first... you can copy and paste the following, if you'd like, and fill in your own answers :)

CLASSES for FALL 2006: A&P 1 and Intro Chemistry

CLASSES for SPRING 2006 (if you know): hopefully A&P 2 and Psych

PROGRAM: ADN

WHEN STARTED PRE-REQs: this is my first semester

WHEN YOU PLAN TO APPLY for CLINICALS: hopefully in the spring (applying for Fall 2007)

PROJECTED GRADUATION: hopefully Fall '08 ... if not, then Spring '09.

MOST NERVOUS ABOUT: balancing family and school (I have a husband and two young sons - ages 1 and 3); chemistry (haven't had that course in sooo long!)

WANT TO BE A NURSE BECAUSE: It's a rewarding, life-long, respectable, well-paying degree with lots of variety.

YOUR INSPIRATION: God, my family, and the nurses in my family (5 nurses and a CRNA ... all love their jobs).

PREVIOUS JOBS/CAREER: TV promo producer; public relations coordinator; high school English teacher; stay-at-home mom/freelance writer

Fall 2006 Classes: Chemistry, Comp I, US History, Ecology of Human Nutrition, and Visual Arts!

Spring/Summer 2006: Algebra, Speech, Psychology, and Sociology

Program: BSN

When started pre-reqs: 2010

Most nervous about: Who my roomete will be and doing well in Chemistry. I'm goin for a big ol' A!!!

Want to be a nurse because: I've heard of how rewarding it is although it can be tough. I don't mind working hard for a grand cause. Plus, it is a good field to go into and all of the nurses I know live a lifestyle they enjoy, while raising their kids.

Your inspiration: My experience with nurses, especially the ones that took care of me before, during, and after the the time I had surgery.

Previous jobs/carrer: I was previously a highschool student!

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Specializes in N\A.

CLASSES for FALL 2006: Microbiology, Fundamentals of Nursing, Pharmacology, Basic Adult Health Care

CLASSES for SPRING 2006: Basic Adult Health Care, Childbearing Families, Advanced Adult Health Care

PROGRAM: ADN

WHEN STARTED PRE-REQs: Spring 2006 (Already have AA General)

PROJECTED GRADUATION: Feb-2008

MOST NERVOUS: Failing, Killing Someone, Marriage

YOUR INSPIRATION: Friends, Family, $$$, Career Diversity, Love Science

PREVIOUS JOBS/CAREER: AMC Theaters, Best Buy TV Dude, Law Office Assistant

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CLASSES for FALL 2006: A&P 1

CLASSES for SPRING 2007: A&P 2

PROGRAM: Will be applying for Accelerated BSN program in August 2007 (to enroll in Fall 2008, graduate in Dec 2009) but I need to have my pre-reqs complete or be enrolled in at time of application (will take Micro in Fall 2007).

WHEN STARTED PRE-REQs: This is my first semester

WHEN YOU PLAN TO APPLY for CLINICALS: N/A until I'm accepted in the BSN program.

PROJECTED GRADUATION: December 2009

MOST NERVOUS about: Balancing work (I'm currently active duty military and will be until Summer 2008), my husband, and my sanity; paying for pre-reqs out of pocket, getting accepted in the program, living solely on hubby's teaching salary when I start school (obviously if accepted)

WANT TO BE A NURSE BECAUSE: I've always had the passion to take care of people. That follows each step in my life so far and will continue. But I want to make more of a difference. Losing my infant daughter to Spinal Muscular Atrophy taught me I am strong enough to handle the toughest situations. I did enjoy taking care of her with our home-turned-hospital with all of the medical equipment and supplies. It felt good to know I was helping her and I want to use that experience with others. I learned so much during her hospital stays from the nurses and I want to do for others what they so graciously did for us, again, in the toughest situations. Additionally, I do like the flexibility in hours and types of jobs as I'm not a stagnant person.

YOUR INSPIRATION: My beautiful angel daughter, Rachael, followed by the many nurses at all of the hospitals we stayed in (totalling over a month, between the children's floor and PICU)

PREVIOUS JOBS/CAREER: State Law Enforcement, Active Duty Military

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Where it says "WHEN YOU PLAN TO APPLY for CLINICALS" , what does that mean. Do you apply for clinicals seperate from other nursing courses. I got accpeted for the fall, but am i going to have to apply for clinicals to now, is that how it works.

Andy

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CLASSES for FALL 2006: Just started self paced Biology and Chemistry. My last 2 prereqs! Yay!

CLASSES for SPRING 2007: Sociology and Math

PROGRAM: Applying for BSN program to start in September 2007.

WHEN STARTED PRE-REQs: I did them 11 years ago, but need to repeat the sciences because they have to be done within 5 years!

WHEN YOU PLAN TO APPLY for CLINICALS: I don't believe we have to do that here.

PROJECTED GRADUATION: Spring 2011 - wow, sounds so far away!

MOST NERVOUS about: Academic ability. I know I have the capacity to do it, but it's been a long time since school and I never really applied myself before :) I'm also a little worried about juggling school and family.

WANT TO BE A NURSE BECAUSE: I like to learn new things and I love variety in life! I also need to do something "hands on" where I can see that I'm helping people and I also want a decent wage and job security.

YOUR INSPIRATION: Desire to help and be an example for my children.

PREVIOUS JOBS/CAREER: Baker/pastry chef, daycare provider, mom.

Great thread! very interesting to read

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CLASSES for FALL 2006: General Chemistry

CLASSES for SPRING 2006: General A&P

PROGRAM: ADN

WHEN STARTED PRE-REQs: Last winter

WHEN YOU PLAN TO APPLY for CLINICALS: As soon as I can

PROJECTED GRADUATION: Fall 2011.

MOST NERVOUS about: Chemistry, math

WANT TO BE A NURSE BECAUSE: I have wanted to be a nurse since being a child. I spent a lot of time in the hospital due to broken bones, and have been fond of that type of atmosphere and profession ever since. I would love to be a missionary nurse too.

YOUR INSPIRATION: God, my family, missions

PREVIOUS JOBS/CAREER: REALTOR, Dental Assistant, CNA

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Specializes in Ortho/Neurosurgical.

I'm applying to USF's accelerated program and they require B's in classes I didn't do so well in back in the dizay....so I'm retaking (please don't freak, I have a really boring job I can do school work at)....

A&P I, A&P II, Sociology, psychology, algebra (not a retake...need it to get in) and something else I'm forgetting I'm sure.

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CLASSES for FALL 2006: Introductory Biology, Nutrition, Lifespan Development, Elementary Algebra, and American Literature- 1800 to Present

CLASSES for SPRING 2006: English 120, Psychology 101, American Government, Child Growth and Development

PROGRAM: ADN

WHEN STARTED PRE-REQs: Fall 2005

WHEN YOU PLAN TO APPLY for CLINICALS: Sometime next year

PROJECTED GRADUATION: I'm not for sure (haven't decided which route I am going to take ADN or BSN)

MOST NERVOUS about: Not being able to live up to the standards I have set for myself

WANT TO BE A NURSE BECAUSE: I just know in my heart that being a nurse is for me. I take pride in helping others, and it feels good when you know you are helping someone. I can go on and on and on.

YOUR INSPIRATION: God, my children, and myself

PREVIOUS JOBS/CAREER: Mom, housekeeper, cashier, daycare provider

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classes for fall 2006:

nursing applications i (and lab), nursing foundations ii, intro. to pharmacology, human reponses i, health assessment (and lab), nursing practice i

classes for spring 2006 (winter): nursing foundations iii, human responses ii, nursing applications ii, nursing practice ii (also practicals in spring session)

program: b.n.

when started pre-reqs: september 2005-april 2006

when you plan to apply for clinicals: n/a

projected graduation: spring '09.

most nervous about: trying to keep sane and balance family with school, doing well

want to be a nurse because: it's a rewarding, life-long, respectable, well-paying degree with lots of variety.

your inspiration: my fellow nursing students, profs, my kids, my dh and my mom who was an o.t.

previous jobs/career: sahm, church secretary, camp director, porter/aide in physio/ot; i have a b.ed. degree as well.

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Just thought I'd ask everyone what classes they are enrolled in for the fall (and a couple of other questions)! I'll go first... you can copy and paste the following, if you'd like, and fill in your own answers :)

CLASSES for FALL 2006: A&P 2 and Nutrtion

CLASSES for SPRING 2006 (if you know): either Microbiology or a CNA class. Micro is the last pre-requisite I have to take, and that isnt required to apply, but it is required before being an RN, so I plan to apply and take that, or if I need the points, I will take the CNA class and re-apply next Spring.

PROGRAM: ADN

WHEN STARTED PRE-REQs: Spring 2006

WHEN YOU PLAN TO APPLY for CLINICALS: hopefully in the spring 2007.

PROJECTED GRADUATION: hopefully Spring '09.

WANT TO BE A NURSE BECAUSE: It's a rewarding, life-long, respectable, well-paying degree with lots of variety.

YOUR INSPIRATION: God, my family.

PREVIOUS JOBS/CAREER: law firm, teachers aid, credit union.

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classes for fall 2006: a&p i and dev psychology

classes for spring 2006 (if you know): a&p ii

program: adn

when started pre-reqs: summer 2005

when you plan to apply for clinicals: not sure.

projected graduation: not sure..taking it one day at a time

want to be a nurse because:i love working with people and helping them through what may be the most difficult time in their life

your inspiration: god and my family.

previous jobs/career: credit asst.

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CLASSES for FALL 2006: Nursing Informatics, Nutrition, Social and Medical Ethics,Later Shakespeare, Biochemical Pharmacology.

CLASSES for SPRING 2006 (if you know): Micro, Applied Physiology, the rest TBD.

PROGRAM: University at Buffalo Intended BSN

WHEN STARTED PRE-REQs: Fall 05

WHEN YOU PLAN TO APPLY for CLINICALS: March 07

PROJECTED GRADUATION: Spring 09

MOST NERVOUS about: whether or not nursing is really for me.If I have the ability to become a nurse.Having a social life.

WANT TO BE A NURSE BECAUSE: Great job,flexible, well payed,challenging.

YOUR INSPIRATION:Having a family, becoming a CNM, enjoying life and all its aspects.

PREVIOUS JOBS/CAREER: HS

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