I thought it might be nice to have a place for us to vent our frustrations with waiting until May 30th or so when letters start going out. I know I'm going nuts already!
How about introductions and a little info about each person?
I'm applying to both Bloomington and Indy-Lawrence for the Fall 2009 ASN programs. I turned in my apps this week with 4 As on the pre-reqs and a 90.0 on the TEAS. My eventual goal is at least getting a BSN, and if I feel like doing homework long enough, an MSN of some sort. I work full time now, but will hopefully only work part time if I get accepted. I'm so antsy to start preparing and finally feel like all of this is real!
I don't have a PDA or Iphone. Your taking chemistry online SB and micro online TH right? Do you know what books we need? I went on the follet and put in the course number and it said you have to pre-order or something. It does not tell the name of the book you need to pre-order. I was wanting to buy my books used online.
I don't have a PDA or Iphone. Your taking chemistry online SB and micro online TH right? Do you know what books we need? I went on the follet and put in the course number and it said you have to pre-order or something. It does not tell the name of the book you need to pre-order. I was wanting to buy my books used online.
Thanks
I think that means the bookstore has not listed the info yet. It will probably start showing around the first of May.
csab - oh, I did read that you'll be applying in Sept, sorry! Well, you'll just have several sisters ahead of you to help you through your 1st semester - you won't be alone!:icon_hug:
Lennon - Ah, I'll join you! I need to lose at LEAST 10 pounds (I'm hoping 12) before June 20th, my stepson is getting married. My hubby's 1st wife is very slim, taller than me, & pretty - and very nice to boot (can't hate her!) I just don't want to look too dowdy next to her so I have to slim down. In addition, I have a family reunion in July - gotta stay slim so I look good next to my pretty sisters! I started running again, I cut out beer & wine (I heard alcohol keeps the weight on, but I'm starting to regret that decision ...:beercuphe!!!!!!!
Momma Sue - Congrats on being a marrow donor - I'm proud of you!
I'm in class from 7 - 8:30 (Lab is already over, we had our final exam last Wednesday. Now it's just lecture). I can come early & poke my head in your open lab! You'll find micro is easier than ANP, esp w/ super prof! (Momma C, I like that, maybe I'll change my handle - thanks!) And really, it's no biggie about the notes, :imbarI would just throw them away ...
Girlfriend, YOU are SO in! I just KNOW it! Online Chem will be fun - sure ya don't wanna join me in Micro? I know it's 2 nights/week, but cthomas says the prof is a good one! I think we DESERVE that, don't you?! LOL! :icon_hug:
So true, we deserve a good prof. But, I want to soak up as much time with Owen as possible. I hate missing out on family time and think the only way I'll survive nursing school is if I spend extra time in the summer with my family. I'm a true homebody :)
Thought you all might enjoy this piece from the Boston Globe. It is truly inspiring and speaks loudly of the power of nursing. It's a story of an experienced RN undergoing training to become an ICU nurse at a prominent medical center. I was completely fascinated.
Momma Sue - Congrats on being a marrow donor - I'm proud of you!
I'm in class from 7 - 8:30 I can come early & poke my head in your open lab! You'll find micro is easier than ANP, esp w/ super prof! And really, it's no biggie about the notes, :imbarI would just throw them away ...
cthomas, aka Momma C - that would be great! If you'd prefer, give me an approximate time and I'll wait outside the lab for you. (2nd floor lab) I'm sure our lab will be jammed packed the night before the test! Those notes may not be a biggie to you, but they sure are to me, really! I'm very grateful!
I want to soak up as much time with Owen as possible. I hate missing out on family time and think the only way I'll survive nursing school is if I spend extra time in the summer with my family. I'm a true homebody :)
I totally understand, but I'll sure miss ya!
Anyone else taking Mon/Wed night Micro at Indy-Lawrence summer semester?
Excellent article. I was an EMT on a critical care truck (ambulance), and we transferred alot of critical but stable pts to these amazing nurses. I loved the CCA, but our tranports only lasted about 2 hours and we only had 2 - 4 a day. I was always relieved to get to the receiving hosp and turn them over to the ICU nurses. Cannot imagine making L/D decisions for 12 hours on unstable pts! I plan to start slow w/ my first RN job - no high stress areas right out of school for me!
Momma Sue - sounds great, we'll gell our plans as it gets closer! Now I'm disappointed we don't have class this coming Monday!
Hello everyone! I am now in the waiting game phase too!
I read this thread and wanted to share something I read here at allnurses.com that was posted by a Nurse. The comment was made about the instructors at IvyTech for clinicals and how they are (out to get)--I think was the comment, or if they are not interested in helping other students why are they teaching?? This is what she said: Clinicals are like bootcamp and the instructors are preparing you for the culture you are now entering in the medical field. Orders and procedures that need to be followed-if not it could be a matter of life. She also stated that an instructor does not want one of her/his student's out there not following procedure and getting hurt or hurting someone. I understand what she meant, I hope I got the message across in that single statement. The instructors are not only teaching you procedures; it's a way of thinking and handling your job, someone's life, and even protecting your well being while you venture into this new career.
Wouldn't you wonder...where did this nurse go to school, she/he is giving me a shot and not wearing gloves?
I hope I did this justice and you understand and find (some) comfort...:) when clinicals are getting crazy in your head. this is what I hope to fall back on...when I get in, it may not be this time around, but I will keep trying.
Welcome Sunshine! I kept meaning to reply to your post - but kept forgetting! Thanks for bringing this subject up.
I've heard the same thing - that the instructors can seem pretty harsh. I can see how a younger nursing student would feel they are out to get new students - that they would like to see the new students fail. Most younger students have had more nurturing teachers while in school (compared to teachers in the 1960s and 1970s), so training in demanding professions that have stiff protocols to follow is a bit of a culture shock.
Nursing Instructors have a daunting task, they have to instill the importance of following protocols to the "T" in addition to teaching a TON of material - on top of trying to teach critical thinking skills! In a nut shell, they have to teach book smarts, street smarts and common sense all at the same time.
Clinicals will be challenging, but I plan to remember that it's only four 16 week periods of my life. I can put up with anything that lasts only 16 weeks!
C- that is a great way to get through the harish times of clinicals! I have been trying to be very realistic about the conditions and what I will be facing in this career change. I believe that is why the drop rate in nursing school is high-the exposure to it all can make students face reality- then you really know if you are the type to handle this type of career. thanks for the reply and the warm welcome!
I just don't want to look too dowdy next to her so I have to slim down. In addition, I have a family reunion in July - gotta stay slim so I look good next to my pretty sisters! I started running again, I cut out beer & wine (I heard alcohol keeps the weight on, but I'm starting to regret that decision ...:beercuphe!!!!!!!
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Melissa2012 or anyone who knows
I don't have a PDA or Iphone. Your taking chemistry online SB and micro online TH right? Do you know what books we need? I went on the follet and put in the course number and it said you have to pre-order or something. It does not tell the name of the book you need to pre-order. I was wanting to buy my books used online.
Thanks