What did you do to CELEBRATE??

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This is the time of year when a lot of people are receiving their letters about nursing school. So, tell me, when you received your acceptance - what did you do to celebrate? Or, when you do receive it - do you already have something planned?

I received my letter yesterday and though I am thrilled beyond comprehension, I'm suffering with some muscle pain in my neck/shoulder/arm from studying (imagine that). So at first I was like, let's just wait and do something later - but then I remembered about 4 months ago I told my family that if I got in we were going to Olive Garden for dinner. My children have never been and my husband and I only go on occasion. So - we loaded up the kids, bum arm/shoulder and all, headed out to Olive Garden and spent way too much money - but you know what - IT FELT GOOD! My kids are so excited for me and it meant a lot for them to be able to say 'they took mom out for dinner to celebrate'! Tomorrow night we are going to see Shaggy Dog together. It is a family affair.

So - let me hear your celebration story. :balloons:

T

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I AM SO HAPPY FOR YOU!!! :biggringi I was thinking about you yesterday and wondering when you were going to hear.

I'm glad your family had a great time at dinner. My DH is still overseas but is DUE HOME NEXT WEEK for two weeks, so we haven't really celebrated yet. I don't really have any school clothes, so to speak - I work in clinical research and have the requisite business blouses, dressier pants - not too many pairs of jeans or walking shoes - so I think I'm going to make him take me on a school clothes shopping trip and take me out for a nice dinner!

:balloons: :balloons: :balloons: CONGRATS TO YOU!!!

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Specializes in Med/Surg, Hospice.

I think you should also get a massage (for that shoulder/neck pain) as part of the celebration!

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Whenever I get an acceptance letter, I am going to have a lovely dinner with my husband and a girl's night out with my friends who also get accepted. If I could afford a massage, believe me, I would definately get one!

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I think you should also get a massage (for that shoulder/neck pain) as part of the celebration!

No doubt! Actually I'm seeing the doc in about an hour. My right hand is tingly and my my muscles are just screaming. I remembered that I hit my arm right below the elbow the other day on a light switch - long, stupid story - and I'm wondering if that doesn't have something to do with it....I can barely lift my arm above my head to wash my hair or brush my teeth.... Anyway - I would love a massage but don't know if that would help at this point :) However, I will make the suggestion for future celebrations - as I'm sure we will ALL need them once nursing school starts ;)

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Specializes in Rehab, Med Surg, Home Care.

It's been quite a while for me since I got that letter that changed my life. I went out and bought myself a pair of silver earrings. They still make me smile when I put them on.

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Specializes in Operating Room.

:lol2: Shopping!

Actually, I don't know. I guess it depends on how much money I have then, and if I'm working. :uhoh3:

Congrats on getting accepted!!! If you get accepted at both places, which will you take?

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:lol2: Shopping!

Actually, I don't know. I guess it depends on how much money I have then, and if I'm working. :uhoh3:

Congrats on getting accepted!!! If you get accepted at both places, which will you take?

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Oh what a dilemma to have ;) I honestly don't know yet. I literally have written out the pros/cons of each one and can't seem to make up my mind. The 3 biggest factors are: Bloomington is closer by about 20-30 minutes and has a newer lab on campus. On the other hand Columbus offers a wider range of facilities for clinicals. I have attended Bloomington up 'till now and it would seem weird going to another school - but the idea of having more opportunities for experience is very, very appealing. Those are my deciding factors - travel time and related expenses vs. experience. Guess the choice probably seems pretty clear....

I'm keeping my fingers crossed and sending up prayers for you Fun2Care. You are a great encourager on the boards and I look forward to your ACCEPTANCE POST very soon!!

Traci

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I celebrated by dropping the prereqs that I no longer need for the BSN programs at the bottom of my list!

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Specializes in Surgical/Telemetry.

Full spa day for myself and my husband (fiancee then). No I really couldn't afford it, but I rarely splurge like that. I think that the overtime that I had to work to pay it off helped me get my mind off of starting school anxiety :)

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I will be getting "the letter" in 2 weeks and plan on taking the kids to an amusement park and going out for an expensive supper! But then, when isn't it expensive with four little ones!!! I can't wait!!!!!

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I am planning on getting the tattoo that I've held off on for the past 6 years or so! :) Finally!

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